Orange Expands TPMS Tool Coverage

Published: February 9, 2012

Replacement TPMS maker Orange Electronic North America said it will offer Ateq’s VT55 OBD TPMS tool to its lineup of TPMS tools.

Orange said that adding its OE sensor ID-cloning capability to the tool’s OBD interface will allow the VT55 to handle any OE TPMS replacement situation “quickly and efficiently.”

Orange said its replacement TPMS sensors can be programmed with OE ID numbers so they can bypass the typical relearn procedure required when replacing TPMS sensors.

“Adding the VT55 gives potential service locations and distributors the option to include OBD capability in their TPMS service solutions,” said Steve Norris, CEO of Orange Electronic North America.

SRNA promotes Wayne Horne to strategic account manager

Horne has been a part of SRNA for nearly eight years and held various roles throughout his tenure, starting in customer service.

By Christian Hinton

Published: May 3, 2024

Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, has promoted Wayne Horne to strategic account manager.

Horne has been a part of SRNA for nearly eight years and held various roles throughout his tenure. Starting in customer service, Horne handled calls and orders and then transitioned to be a part of the fanatic field sales team. From there, he worked his way up to account manager, where he oversaw all direct passenger car and light truck business in the western region. Horne then embraced the role of sales strategist, collaborating with the team for 16 months before being promoted to strategic account manager, SRNA said.