GTE Exhibitor, Attendee Numbers Up 25%

The Tire Industry Association announced there is a 25% increase in both exhibitor and attendee registration over the same time last year for the Global Tire Expo Powered by TIA, the tire industry-focused part of the SEMA Show.

"The industry is very excited about the upcoming Global Tire Expo and the significant increase in exhibitor and attendee numbers are proof," said Roy Littlefield, TIA executive vice president

The GTE will take place in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 1-4.

Today is the last day to get into the 2011 Global Tire Expo and the SEMA Show for $25 and have the badges mailed prior to the event, TIA reminds. After today’s registration deadline, the price of attendance goes up to $75 and all badges will only be available at the show. The option to have badges mailed when registered by Oct. 17 is available for domestic attendees only.

After today, approved registrations will be confirmed by e-mail, but badges will not be mailed. To obtain badges, buyers must bring the confirmation form to the Express Registration on-site.

Those interested in attending can register online by visiting www.tireindustry.org and clicking on the Global Tire Expo Powered by TIA link.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Ryan Waldron as president of the company's Americas business unit, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart. He succeeds Steven R. McClellan, who retired on April 1.

"At Goodyear, our customers are at the center of everything we do, and in Ryan Waldron, we have a customer-centric, execution-focused business leader with a deep understanding of both the marketplace and all aspects of our business, as well as a proven track record of delivering results," Stewart said. "I am thrilled to announce him as president of Goodyear's Americas business and have enormous confidence that under his leadership, both the company and our customers will reach even greater levels of success."