2009 Top Shop Finalist: Griffin Brothers
You would expect tire dealers in the heart of NASCAR country to know something about automobiles. Griffin Brothers Tires, Wheels, and Auto Repair in the Charlotte, N.C., area not only knows tires, but the company also has mastered the art of building relationships with people. Over the past 48 years, this family-run company has built
Looking Long Term: Kanwar Has Apollo Tyre Focused…and on the Move
When Onkar Kanwar took over Apollo Tyres Ltd. In 1980, the company was a huge mess. Bad tires and worse management had driven the company – founded by his father in 1976 – into bankruptcy, its net worth wiped out five times over. But nearly 30 years later, the 66-year-old chairman sits atop India’s largest
ASA Convention Registration Online
Online registration for the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) 2009 Convention is now available by visiting www.ASAshop.org/Annual09.
ASA Offers Management Seminars at Convention
The Automotive Service Association has three Automotive Management Institute (AMI) seminars slated for its 2009 annual convention.
ATI Earns Customer Value Leadership Award
Frost & Sullivan, industry analysts and growth consultants, have named Automotive Training Institute (ATI) the 2008 recipient of the Customer Value Leadership of the Year Award.
ASA Sets Seminars for Annual Convention
The upcoming Automotive Service Association (ASA) annual convention will feature two management seminars.
ASA, AMI Ceremonies to be Held During Convention
The Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) 2008 Annual Convention will be held May 1-3 in Santa Clara, Calif.
New Man, New Focus: Armes Aims to Strenghten Cooper’s Base While Keeping an Eye on the Future
Roy V. Armes was named president and CEO of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. last December, following the August resignation of Tom Dattilo. A 31-year veteran of Whirlpool Corp., Armes held several senior-level posts in various departments at the appliance manufacturer, including engineering, project management and purchasing. He also had positions in Mexico and China
Goodyear and Bridgestone: Western Manufacturers in India
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Although the Indian tyre market is mainly characterised by its strong growth, it still is a market that is relatively self-sufficient.
President’s Agenda: First International TIA President to Expand Global Reach, Enhance Education
First International TIA President to Expand Global Reach, Enhance Education