Hamaton Inc. Appoints New Western Regional Sales Manager

Hamaton Inc. has appointed Josh Lopez as the new western regional sales manager as part of its expansion plan.

By Tire Review Staff
August 23, 2019

Hamaton Inc. has appointed Josh Lopez as the new western regional sales manager as part of its expansion plan.

The Michigan-based subsidiary of Hamaton Automotive Technology is expanding its team to offer additional customer support while developing business in the western region.

Lopez joins Hamaton with over 15 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket sector, working in senior roles for companies such as Corghi USA, Myers Tire Supply and Westesco. Besides working alongside Hamaton Inc.’s expert sales team, Lopez will provide field-based training as well as technical support to current and prospective distributors west of the Mississippi to help boost sales.

Hamaton Inc. is exhibiting at SEMA in booth #40247 in the Global Tire Expo, and Lopez will be in attendance.

Susanna Tusa to Lead Nokian’s Tire Factory Project in Romania

The Romania factory will become part of the global Nokian Tyres manufacturing network together with the factories in the US and Finland.

By Christian Hinton
October 3, 2023

Susanna Tusa has been appointed general director and vice president of Nokian Tyres Romania Operations and will also lead the Romania factory project. Nokian Tyres broke ground for the zero CO2 emission tire factory in the city of Oradea located in North-West Romania this spring. The factory is scheduled to produce the first tires in the second half of 2024, and commercial tire production is set to start in early 2025. The factory will employ some 550 people.