Cooling System: Hose Inspection and Replacement
Radiator hoses, as well as heater and bypass hoses, are a part of a very complex coolant distribution system that is designed to regulate engine temperatures within a very precise range. Internal combustion engines create heat in the process of generating power. The heat must be precisely controlled or the engine will fail. The radiator
Goodyear Vows Integrated Product Portfolio with Cooper by 2023
In a letter released to the public this week, Goodyear’s Ryan Patterson, chief operating and integration officer, said that by the end of 2023, dealers should expect “access to a single operating system, combined sales force, and an integrated brand and product portfolio” with Cooper Tire. In the letter, Patterson reflected on reaching the one-year
Keeping Your Shop Cool As the Weather Warms Up
In recent years, it seems like the heat has ramped up across the country – especially as the summer months approach and spring comes to an end. Long gone are the days when working outside or in an open service bay may have been pleasant, as now workers are suffering from increasingly severe heat events.
Bridgestone’s Ferrari Adds Global COO to His Duties
Bridgestone Group has been working on its corporate transformation for the past two years since the start of Third Foundation/Bridgestone 3.0 in 2020 focusing on “execution” and “delivering results” with an “aggressive approach” and “challenge” spirit which has brought us closer to becoming a “strong” Bridgestone. In anticipation of a series of turbulent events such
Goodyear and Cooper Tire Women Named 2022 Step Ahead Honorees
The Manufacturing Institute (MI) will honor Cooper Tire’s Missy Irons and Goodyear Tire’s Arwen Kathke at the 10th annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead Awards gala. MI says the STEP Ahead Awards celebrate women’s impact on the manufacturing industry. Winners were chosen by an external panel of industry leaders based on the criteria
Hannah Mayberry Joins Kenda Tire USA as Marketing Coordinator
Kenda Rubber announced that Hannah Mayberry has joined its North American business team as marketing coordinator – automotive. In this role, Kenda says Mayberry will assist in all areas of marketing, but will specifically be focused on the Kenda Traction Associate Dealer program, Kenda’s co-op marketing activities and channel support. Mayberry is a recent graduate
TBC Corp. Names Geoff Doster President & COO
TBC Corporation has promoted Geoff Doster to president and COO for TBC Brands and TBC International. In his new role, Doster will oversee all TBC Brands and TBC International sales initiatives, including customer service, commercial tire sales, equipment and non-tire sales and operations. TBC says Doster joined the company in November 2003 as a warehouse
Cooper Tire Wins Global 2021 Good Design Award
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the Cooper Tire Discoverer Rugged Trek all-terrain tire earned a 2021 GOOD DESIGN award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design. Founded in 1950, GOOD DESIGN is the oldest and most recognized program for design excellence worldwide. The tire is being honored for its design excellence
Discount Tire Adds Cooper Discoverer HTP II to Lineup
Developed in partnership with Cooper Tires, the all-season performance tire will be available exclusively at over 1,100 Discount Tire retail locations and online through Discount Tire Direct, the company said.
Goodyear Appoints Cooper Execs to Manufacturing, Supply Chain Posts
Scott Cole, formerly vice president, Cooper global operations, will assume the role of vice president, Goodyear Americas manufacturing, and Mike Calabro, formerly executive director, Cooper North America supply chain, will assume the role of vice president, Goodyear Americas supply chain.
