Federated Insurance to Host Seminar
Federated Insurance will conduct a Designated Risk Manager Seminar for tire dealers and auto service centers on April 28-30, 2014. The two and a half day seminar will be hosted at Federated’s headquarters in Owatonna, Minn. The seminar is designed specifically for owners and key employees responsible for implementing risk management strategies at their tire
Perfect Equipment Changes Corporate Name
Wheel weight producer Perfect Equipment Inc. has changed its corporate name to Wegmann Automotive USA Inc. The company’s Canadian arm also changed its name and is now Wegmann Automotive Canada Inc. The change was effective Jan. 1, and applies only to the company’s corporate names. The 75-year-old product brand name ‘Perfect Equipment’ and its ‘Hofmann
Federal-Mogul to Buy Part of Honeywell Friction Business
Federal-Mogul Corp. this morning announced that its European subsidiary has agreed to acquire certain assets of the Honeywell automotive and industrial brake friction business, including two recently established plants in China and Romania. Honeywell Friction Material, headquartered in Glinde, Germany, employs more than 2,000 people globally. The transaction is subject to customary approvals from regulatory
ARI Launches Wheel Studio for Tire Dealers
ARI Network Services has unveiled a new online Wheel Studio.
Alliance Names Seth Walters Vice President of Operations
Alliance Tire Americas promoted Seth Walters to vice president of operations for the company. The newly created position reflects the company’s commitment to improving its responsiveness to customer needs, it said. In the position, Walters will be responsible for the tiremaker’s entire supply chain as well as sales and customer service support. “Seth has an
French Workers Kidnap Goodyear Managers
Angry union workers at Goodyear’s tire plant in northern France kidnapped a pair of facility managers, holding them in a conference room while demanding greater severance pay from the tiremaker, which plans to shutter the rest of the facility sometime this year. The so-called “boss-napping” occurred shortly after a scheduled meeting between representatives of the
Allaire, Gajewski Join Giti
Armand Allaire and Daniel Gajewski have joined Giti Tire USA’s management team. Allaire will serve as the company’s vice president of marketing, while Gajewski will serve as director of supply chain. Allaire has more than 35 years industry experience and was previously the vice president of sales at Kumho Tire USA. Allaire has also served
Al Cohn to Answer Commercial Tire Questions Online
Al Cohn, Tire Review contributor, will be answering questions on P.S.I. Commercial Fleet Tire Digest’s website. The P.S.I. Commercial Fleet Tire Digest offers advice from Cohn on the best tire practice for commercial fleets. Visitors to www.psitiredigest.com can submit individual inquiries to Ask P.S.I. about their specific tire questions and Cohn will review and answer
AirBoss Names President
Tim Toppen has been appointed president of AirBoss of America Corp. effective immediately. "We are thrilled that we have been able to attract an individual of the quality and experience of Mr. Toppen to lead our growth plans for the future. His career in the rubber industry both in North America and abroad makes him
Dynatrail+ ST Radial Trailer Tires
China Manufacturers Alliance has launched the new Dynatrail+ ST radial trailer tires. Engineered for increased fuel economy and longer tread life, this tire features a steel belted construction for added strength and towing stability. The Dynatrail+ also utilizes a protective nylon wrap construction over two steel belts to maintain uniformity and protect against heat buildup.
December Class 8 Preliminary Truck Orders On Rise
December North American net truck orders show sales up 50% year to year, according to a recent report by ACT Research Co. Class 5-7 orders are expected to be at 14,200 units, plus or minus 5%, and Class 8 net orders are expected to be at 31,800 units, plus or minus 5%. “This is the
Advance Auto Parts Closes Acquisition of General Parts International
Advance Auto Parts announced it has completed the acquisition of General Parts International. The transaction creates the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America with annual sales of more than $9.3 billion and more than 70,000 team members. The combined financial profile allowed for an all-cash transaction and supports Advance Auto Part’s commitment