Casalbore Named President of BKT Tires USA

Published: May 6, 2013

Long-time tire sales executive Carl Casalbore has been tapped as president of BKT Tires USA Inc., replacing Rami Bitran, who left the company.

Casalbore, who will be based at BKT Tires USA’s headquarters in Akron, comes to the position from Zafco/ZTI Tires Inc. in Doral, Fla., where he was vice president of sales for the importer. Casalbore also has held sales executive posts with Armstrong Tire Co., Pirelli Tire North America, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. and Continental Tire the Americas.

In making the announcement, Arvind Poddar, chairman and managing director of parent company Balkrishna Industries Ltd., said Casalbore’s appointment completes the restructuring of BKT Tires USA.

Cosmo Tires to include 40,000-70,000 mileage warranty on all PLT tires

Cosmo will continue its portfolio expansion later this year when it launches its new Gripit X/T, Rockit R/T, and Cosmo Kurrent.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 22, 2024

Cosmo Tires, distributed by Tire Group International, has introduced changes to its mileage warranty and road-hazard programs which will now feature a mileage warranty of 40,000-70,000 miles for all passenger and light truck tires offered.

“Our products are over-built and tested on the most rigorous tracks and terrains around the globe and this reflects our investments in manufacturing and quality. Now, all passenger and light truck tires carry Cosmo’s road hazard and mileage warranty ranging from 40,000-70,000 miles," said Dominick Montouri, chief strategy officer of Tire Group International, said.