Krone Names Mitas ‘Best Supplier’

Krone awarded Mitas as the best supplier in the segment "delivery of tires."

Published: October 23, 2013

Krone awarded Mitas as the best supplier in the segment “delivery of tires.” The ceremonial event was held in Spelle, Germany, on Sept. 18. From left: Uwe Hansult, managing director of Krone; Bernard Krone, general director and owner Krone; Gerhard Schulterobben, Mitas German sales subsidiary director; Georg Sasse, purchasing manager for Krone; and Wolfgang Bellon, quality manager for Krone.

“Mitas won the award in a strong competition of six major tire manufacturers,” said Gerhard Schulterobben, Mitas’ German sales subsidiary director. ”It is a great success for Mitas and recognition of the top-quality products and associated service we offer.”

Schulterobben received the award on behalf of Mitas from Bernard Krone, the general director and owner.

“Mitas focuses on agricultural tires,” said Andrew Mabin, Mitas’ sales and marketing director. “We are proud that Krone, one of the major original equipment manufacturers, appreciates our close attention to detail and reliability.”

Continental appoints new ‘head of region’ for the US, Canada

In this role, Rob Schroeder will oversee all of material handling, port, earthmoving and agriculture tire business in the United States and Canada.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 18, 2024

Continental revealed that Rob Schroeder, former Sr. manager of operations, marketing and analytics, will take over the responsibility of head of region for the United States and Canada. In this role, he will oversee all of material handling, port, earthmoving and agriculture tire business in the United States and Canada. The appointment took effect April 1.