Goodyear Dunlop Claims it is Not LETA Target

Whoever LETA – the recently formed industry association representing European tire traders – is taking to court, it isn’t Goodyear Dunlop.

Following the news that the group of unnamed tire traders joined forces to take up court proceedings against unnamed tire manufacturers to, in their view, protect the free trade rights and the “honor” of likeminded companies, Goodyear Dunlop has confirmed that it is not involved in legal action with LETA.

Goodyear Dunlop’s legal department responded to inquiries by saying: “Like many other companies, Goodyear Dunlop protects its trademarks and intellectual property against unauthorized use, including, in Goodyear Dunlop’s case, the unauthorized or unlawful importation of trademark protected tires into the EU from abroad.”

Furthermore, the tiremaker made it clear that it does not want to be associated with the kind of activity that LETA appears to be condemning: “Goodyear Dunlop does not endorse any activity which restricts the free movement of goods within the EU.” (Tyres & Accessories)

Ascot Supply Corporation, based in Newnan, Georgia, has selected Mark Paquette for the newly created position of vice president. In this position, Ascot Supply said Paquette will oversee the growth of the company's products, corporate profitability, manage marketing and advertising and assume many other responsibilities.

He will work under the direction of current President David Kessler and officially begin his new role on June 3. Paquette joined the tire and automotive industry in the early 1980s at his father's tire shop, and his contributions to Mohawk Rubber Sales were instrumental in the company's growth and eventual sale to Myers Tire Supply in 2021, according to Ascot Supply. Paquette eventually was given a promotion to the role of director of operations at Myers Tire Supply.