Hunter Engineering Recognized
Sears Holding Co. awarded Hunter Engineering Co. its Partner in Transformation award. The recognition is awarded annually to Sears suppliers who provide a transformative product or service to customers. Hunter was recognized for its collaboration with Sears Automotive to provide an enhanced automotive service experience through its Quick Check vehicle inspection system, Hunter said. “Hunter
Pelmar Engineering Appoints CEO
Israel-based tire industry machinery specialist Pelmar Engineering Ltd. has named Joseph Anglister its CEO. Anglister began his new role May 1, and took on some of the duties formerly carried out by the managing director Hagai Peled. Prior to joining Pelmar, Joseph Anglister spent more than 20 years as the CEO of both public and
Kenda Hires New Vice President of Engineering
Kenda USA has hired industry veteran Tom Williams as its new vice president of engineering. Williams, who will split is time between Asia and Ohio, will assist with the company’s R&D. He first job will be to help expand R&D activity in Taiwan with the addition of a new R&D center, as well as develop
Pelmar Engineering Founder Shares Importance of Pre-Cure Retreading Model
One industry veteran believes that certain aspects of the retreading process will one day be widespread within the tire business as a whole. During his presentation on future tire production principles and methods given at the Tire Technology Expo 2014 on Feb. 11, Jacob Peled, founder and executive chairman of Pelmar Engineering Ltd., said that
OTR Wheel Engineering Names CEO
OTR Wheel Engineering has hired Phillip Ford as its new CEO, effective Nov. 4. “Phillip is an innovative and energetic leader, with repeated successes in diverse industries. He has proven his ability to analyze business operations, products, markets and growth opportunities, and then introduce strategic solutions that improve competitive performance while increasing sales, profits and
VMAC Names New Head of Engineering
VMAC has promoted longtime employee Stuart Coker to engineering manager. Coker most recently served as quality engineer for VMAC. IN his new role, he will oversee VMAC’s engineering function, product testing and quality assurance, the company said. "I’d like to immediately introduce an even stronger internal and external customer focus for our engineering team," said
Conti, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering form Partnership
Continental has been chosen as the "Official Tire" of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. Fitments from Continental’s line of passenger, light truck and SUV tires will be featured on Lingenfelter-built cars. "Lingenfelter is known for its performance excellence and it’s an honor to be aligned with such a noteworthy brand," said Tony Talbert, tuning key account manager
Hunter Engineering Named Top Sears Supplier
Hunter Engineering Co. was named a 2011 Partner in Transformation and received the CEO Award for Innovation from Sears Holdings Corp. Hunter Engineering received the awards for "making a significant contribution to the growth of Sears Auto Center business by providing new technologies to better serve Sears customers," the company said. Hunter Engineering chairman Stephen Brauer
TRA Names Consolacion as Engineering Manager
Rudy Consolacion has been named engineering manager for the Tire and Rim Association, the standardizing body for tire, wheel and valve manufacturers in the U.S.