Kumho Joins RubberNetwork as 10th Member

(Akron/Tire Review) South Korea’s Kumho Tire Co. has become the 10th member of RubberNetwork, a consortium of tire and rubber companies created to reduce purchasing and operational costs.

By Tire Review Staff
January 31, 2006

RubberNetwork aolso said it will open an office in Seoul, South Korea, immediately, its sixth international location.

"Adding Seoul to our existing RubberNetwork offices in Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo provides comprehensive support and coverage for all our Members with operations in Asia,” said Brian Selby, vice president of Asia for RubberNetwork.

RubberNetwork was formed in 2000 to address rising raw material costs by consolidating purchasing. The company is owned by its members, including Goodyear, Michelin, Pirelli, Continental, Cooper, Hankook, Toyo, Sumitomo and Yokohama. It has since expanded its scope to include supply chain management and performance benchmarking, and includes a South American partner company, Webb Negocios, headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Ohio Tire & Auto Association Donates $3K at Annual Golf Outing

OTAA’s annual golf event raised funds for AACF while connecting Ohio Tire & Automotive Association members.

By Christian Hinton
September 20, 2023

The Ohio Tire and Automotive Association (OTAA) held its annual golf outing this year at The Country Club at Muirfield Village, close to the renowned Muirfield Village Golf Club, home of the PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament.

OTAA leadership welcomed around 116 OTAA members and thanked sponsors before teeing off and, following golf, attendees gathered for dinner, drinks and donations. OTAA leadership, including new President Jon Boyd, tire business manager, from Boyd’s Tire and Service, presented a $3,000 donation to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF). OTAA also presented the William Floyd Distinguished Service Award to Tom White, owner of the six-store Tire Source chain based in Canton. White received the honor in recognition of his long-term dedication and contributions to the OTAA board and the broader Ohio tire industry.