Hack Promoted by GeneralParts/Carquest
Todd Hack has been promoted to senior vice president of product management for General Parts/Carquest, and president of Carquest Corp.
Conti Switches Leadership of Truck Tire Unit
Tom Roydhouse is out and Paul Williams is in as head of Continental Tire North America’s commercial tire group.
ETI Taps Officers, New Board Members
Equipment and Tool Institute has named its 2008-09 officers and directors.
Bergey’s Sees Success from Technology Investment
Perkasie, Pa.-based Bergey’s Tire’s retreading business underwent significant overhaul in 2007, consolidating all of its retreading operations under one roof.
TireStamp Gets Nod from Star Coaches
Motorcoach provider Star Coaches Inc. has selected TireStamp’s TireVigil Pro tire pressure monitoring system for its fleet of luxury motorcoaches.
Is Conti Looking to Unload Truck Tire Unit?
Continental AG CFO and Continental Tire North America president Alan Hippe said the German tiremaker may consider selling off its truck tire business.
Another New TRIB Member
AME International has joined the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB), increasing TRIB’s membership to nearly 500 members in 48 countries.
BFGoodrich Hits CUV/SUV Segment With New Long Trail T/A
Michelin North America has released the BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A Tour, targeting the growing crossover and small SUV market segments.
General Launches Redesigned Web Site
Continental Tire North America has redesigned its General tire Web site – www.generaltire.com.
Toyo Reaches Back for New HP Sales Manager
Joe Jordan has returned to Toyo Tire USA Corp as national sales manager for high performance and specialty light truck tires.
Titan, Michelin Upping Prices
Titan International and Michelin North America have joined in the growing list of tiremakers instituting mid-year price increases.
Yokohama Taking Racing to Virtual World
Yokohama Rubber Co. found a new, different way to extend its tire brand.