Goodyear Appoints New CFO, Executive Vice President
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has appointed Christina Zamarro to the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer, reporting to Richard J. Kramer, chairman, CEO and president. In this role, Zamarro will lead Goodyear’s Global Finance organization and oversee all aspects of the company’s corporate finances, including treasury, investor relations, accounting, audit
New Maxam MS302 Approved for Caterpillar Dump Trucks
Maxam Tire North America says Caterpillar Inc. has validated and approved its MS302 size 29.5R25 E3/L3 tire for use on Cat 740 GC Articulated Dump Trucks. The company says the Maxam MS302 is engineered for the toughest applications, delivering superior traction and high resistance to wear and tear. Developed with a deep under-tread, this puncture-resistant
Michelin and Bridgestone Make Appeal for Carbon Black Recovery
In a joint appeal, Michelin and Bridgestone Tires say they believe there is the potential for an annual total market of up to 1 million tons of recovered carbon black by 2030. The appeal was made at the Smithers Recovered Carbon Black Conference in Berlin, which Enviro Smithers attended and where the company’s chairman, Alf
GRI Appoints Michael Connor as US Director of Sales
GRI has appointed Michael Connor as its director of sales for its US operations. Conner will oversee the sales, marketing, operations and customer service efforts in North America, covering its material handling, agriculture and construction product portfolios. Conner has been credited with handling some of the US’s finest brands in the specialty tire market, GRI
Gear Up for AAPEX 2022 With New Mobile App
The AAPEX 2022 Mobile App offers many features to help attendees prepare for this year’s event, including interactive floor plans, exhibitor showrooms and a My Show Planner. AAPEX says its mobile app is live on both the App Store for iOS users and Google Play for Android users. Attendees who currently have the app downloaded
Kumho Tire Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Kumho Tire announced it has appointed Nam Hwa (Ed) Cho as the new Chief Executive Officer of North America, effective October 1, 2022. He will also lead the sales and operations efforts for Kumho’s Canada and South American divisions. Mr. Cho has over 30 years of history with Kumho Tire where he has held various
Continental Upgrades Smart App
Continental says it’s new version of its Make Power Smart (MPS) app will include updates and enhancements for the user. Updates include: User registration: Allows users to sign up, manage drive systems properly for a better customer experience. Multiple Languages: The App is now available in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. Belt ID: Allows
BKT Expands Tire Range for Recycling Applications
BKT has developed purpose-made products for machinery operating in material-recycling centers and continues to expand its range of available tires to provide as many sizes and variants as possible, the company says. Currently, BKT has five ultra-specialized tire ranges for loaders, skid steers and telehandlers employed in handling operations in the disposal and material-recycling environments.
Autel Energy Appoints John Thomas as Chief Operating Officer
Autel Energy appointed John Thomas to lead its newly created North American business unit as chief operating officer. Autel says Thomas will oversee sales, marketing, manufacturing and strategy at Autel and report to Chloe Hung, CEO of Autel U.S.A. According to Autel, Thomas brings over 30 years of automotive, government relations and transportation expertise, including
What Happens to Recycled Tires?
As a tire dealer, your shop changes a lot of tires; It’s your responsibility to make sure those tires are properly disposed of. In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, we talk about the best practices around recycling tires and what happens to them. Scrap tires cannot be as easily transformed into reusable
