Bartec Hires National Sales Manager
Bartec USA has hired Sean Mackinnon as national sales manager, north. Prior to joining Bartec, Mackinnon worked at the Tire Industry Association as the director of automotive training and development. “Bartec has always operated with the ‘train first, sell second’ philosophy and Sean brings a truckload of experience and knowledge and will be a huge
McManus Tapped for New Automotive Social Portal for Tire Dealers
Speaker, consultant and Tire Review contributor, Roger McManus is known for his interest in advancing the business success of tire dealers, which now extends into a software platform designed to streamline social sharing by tire dealers across Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. The Automotive Marketing Foundation announced McManus will head up the tire manufacturer outreach effort
TIA Launching Automotive Social Portal
In a joint effort with the Automotive Marketing Foundation (AMF), the Tire Industry Association will launch its Automotive Social Portal (ASP) during the first quarter of 2017. “We are excited to partner with the Automotive Marketing Foundation to deliver this powerful social communications tool to the tire and auto service aftermarket,” said Roy Littlefield, executive
TIA Hosting Employment Insights Webinar
The Tire Industry Association and Federated Insurance are providing TIA members with access to a free webinar, “Employment Insights – Policies and Documentation.” Led by Robin Taylor Symons, co-managing partner of the Miami Gordon & Rees, office and a member of the Labor and Employment, Insurance, and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups, the webinar will discuss
TIA Offering Advanced Hands-on Earthmover, Farm Tire Training
Tire Industry Association is now offering Advanced Hands-On Training for technicians in the earthmover and farm tire service industries. Designed to provide additional education for those that have completed the TIA Basic ETS and Basic FTS courses, students will receive comprehensive hands-on training using a service truck and hydraulic tools. “Nothing replaces hands-on instruction in
Furthering TIA’s Mission
A letter from Tom Formanek, TIA’s incoming president: This November, I will begin my one-year term as president of the Tire Industry Association (TIA). I am truly honored to serve this fine industry and continue the great and important work of this association. I want to begin by thanking Glen Nicholson and all the other
TIA to Induct New President in Vegas
The Tire Industry Association will induct Tom Formanek as its new president during its Annual Membership Meeting on Oct. 31 at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. Formanek will serve a one-year term. Formanek, who is currently regional sales manager at Stellar Industries, got his start in industry at Unicover Inc. Over the years he also
Rocky Bleier to Speak at TIA OTR Conference
The Tire Industry Association announced former NFL player Rocky Bleier will speak at the 2017 OTR Conference. The former running back was a late round pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1968, but before he could finish his first season he was drafted into the United States Army. Serving in the Vietnam War, Bleier was
Reservation Deadline Approaching for TIA Hotel for GTE/SEMA
Time is almost out to reserve a hotel room at the Tropicana Las Vegas, the TIA host hotel for the Global Tire Expo (GTE) at the SEMA Show. Those interested must book their room by Oct. 6, 2016. Club Deluxe Rooms are being offered at the following discounted rates: – Saturday, Oct. 29: $160 –
TIA Board Elected
Four individuals have been elected to serve on the Tire Industry Association board of directors. Each member will serve a three-year term. “We were fortunate to have had a tremendous number of qualified candidates vying for the board positions again this year. We are appreciative of all the candidates who have a desire to serve
Women’s Only ATS Training Class Registration Deadline Approaching
Those interested in attending the Tire Industry Association (TIA)’s second Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Advanced Instructor Training Course for women only have until Sept. 21, 2016, to register. Additionally, the hotel room block expires Sept. 14. The women’s only Certified ATS Instructor Program will be hosted Oct. 4-7 in Denver. After successfully completing the 4-day
TIA Hosting TPMS Webinar
Tire Industry Association (TIA) will be hosting the free webinar “Stay Up-to-Data with TPMS” on Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. (EDT). According to TIA, the webinar will provide up-to-date information on TPMS diagnostics, OBDII scan tools and indirect TPMS. Shawn Pease, TIA director of automotive tire service, will present the webinar. “We are excited to