Club 3633 Profiles: Robby Cutchins
Robby Cutchins was always interested in working in the automotive industry. “My father started in the automotive business in 1982 in a small two-bay service station and eventually got in to the tire business in the late 1980s. Being around the business for all of the years growing up gave me the interest to pursue a career in the field as I got older,” Cutchins says.
Club 3633 Profile: Kelly Sumner
Kelly Sumner got her start in NASCAR, working with Roush Racing as marketing coordinator of merchandising. The desire to be closer to home led Sumner to American Tire Distributors, where she was hired in 2011 as media buyer. In 2013, she was promoted to northeast marketing manager of Tire Pros.
Innova Launches New Line of OBD Tools
Innova Electronics Corporation, a test equipment and diagnostic reporting supplier, has launched of its latest line of professional on-board diagnostic (OBD) tools.
John Bean Launches V-Series of Wheel Alignment Systems
John Bean has released their new V-Series of wheel alignment systems. These systems come in six options and are designed to help shops reduce alignment times while, at the same time, increase accuracy according to the company.
Falken Partners with Liverpool FC
Falken Tire has signed a multi-year collaboration with Liverpool Football Club as a Global Partner and Official Tire Partner.
TBC Rolls Out Four New Passenger Lines
TBC Corp. has launched four new flagship performance touring lines in the Multi-Mile, Eldorado, Delta, and Vanderbilt brands.
Pep Boys Acquires Connecticut Dealer
Expanding its nationwide footprint, Pep Boys has acquired AutoMaster Service Center in Southington, Conn.
Accella Continues Planting Trees
Accella Tire Fill Systems, a division of Accella Performance Materials, has fulfilled another year in its ongoing dedication to planting new trees in partnership with American Forests, the nation’s oldest non-profit conservation organization.
John Bean Releases New Diagnostic Wheel Balancing System
John Bean has released the new John Bean B1200P diagnostic wheel balancing system. The new system uses automated patented technology to provide users touchless measurement and analysis and is ideal for tire shops, garages and dealerships.
Yokohama’s Barna Discusses Industry
Back in January, Yokohama Tire Corp. hired Jeff Barna as chief operating officer. In his new role, Barna is responsible for sales, marketing and product planning, and will be on YTC’s executive committee.
