Ben reports 51% increase in requests for help
Ben has releases its Q2 figures that show a 51 per cent increase in requests for help from last quarter, which includes calls to Ben’s helpline, emails and referrals from other organisations. The report highlights an increase from 466 enquiries during April to June to 909 enquiries during July to September. This latest quarterly update outlines the reasons why people have contacted Ben over the period and details that 84 per cent of people seeking Ben’s help are of working age and currently working in the automotive industry.
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ATS Euromaster has opened a new centre in Rupert Street, Birmingham, that will provide truck servicing, as well as acting as a training centre for new expert technicians. An upgrade to the existing Aston Truck service centre, ATS Euromaster has invested around £250,000 in a move to new premises which at 22,000 square foot are around double the size of an average service centre.
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‘Class of 2016’ graduates from Michelin Tyre Academy
Delegates from the Michelin Tyre Academy ‘Class of 2016’ flew to the company’s Clermont-Ferrand headquarters for the third and final module of the training course, and were rewarded for their dedication with a 4x4 driving experience on a mountain-top track. Six students from the Academy’s initial 2016 intake were selected for the module by their respective Michelin Auto Professional advocate programme tyre dealerships, which are also all part of the Michelin Certified Centre (MCC) network.
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Liqui Moly invests in UK with boosted sales team
German oil and additive manufacturer Liqui Moly is recruiting more staff in the UK. While the company does not normally employ its own personnel in the various countries in which it operates, Liqui Moly sees the UK as an exception. “We see great potential here so we’re investing in a promising future,” says Ibrahim Memis, […]
Continue ReadingTaray International names Tim Loden as sales manager
Taray International Corporation has recently appointed Tim Loden as sales manager to assist with marketing and sales of Taray International’s products to the US and Canadian commercial tyre industry. As co-founder of Open Road Technologies and later on as the director and GM of the ORT division after the acquisition by Bridgestone/Bandag, Loden has worked with many of the major tyre manufacturers and independent commercial tyre dealers in the US and Canada over his 25-year career.
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Continental renews HR head Reinhart’s contract
At its meeting on 13 December, the Continental AG Supervisory Board approved a five-year contract extension for Dr Ariane Reinhart, the company’s head of human resources and labour relations. Her tenure in the role is now secure up to September 2022.
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ETD founder Marcus Reedijk retires, triggers succession transition
After 45 years in the tyre trade, European Tyre Distributors (ETD) founder and managing director, Marcus Reedijk has chosen to retire, triggering a transition phase in the leadership of the company,
Continue ReadingPrinx Chengshan Europe appoints marketing director
Prinx Chengshan Europe appointed Marina Mamojka, who comes from outside the tyre industry, as its marketing director in November. Prior to joining Prinx Chengshan, Mamojka spent more than a decade in a media environment. During this time she was responsible for marketing and sales in the major Slovakian TV, radio and printing media houses.
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Titan International’s Maurice Taylor stepping down as CEO; Paul Reitz named his successor
Paul Reitz has been promoted to chief executive officer of Titan International, Inc. The company president will assume this additional role on 1 January 2017.
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New appointments at Hankook Tire for 2017
Hankook Tire and its holding company Hankook Tire Worldwide have announced a round of executive appointments that will take effect on 1 January 2017. The first day of the new year sees Hankook Tire Worldwide take on two new senior vice-presidents and two vice-presidents, while Hankook Tire has promoted one new senior vice-president and 14 vice-presidents.
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Jeffry Parks appointed MD of Retread Tire Association
Harvey Brodsky has handed over day-to-day leadership of the Retread Tire Association (RTA) to Jeffry Parks. He shares that the difficult decision to step down as managing director of the RTA was taken due to health issues following an accident, however he will remain actively involved with the association and the retreading industry.
Continue ReadingTitan International board confirms Froisland as CFO
The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. has approved the transition of James M. Froisland from his position as interim chief financial officer to that of chief financial officer, effective 5 December 2016. Froisland was appointed to the role on an interim basis in May 2016.
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Heuver expands sales team after growth in France
Heuver Tyrewholesale has expanded its team for the French market having increased its customer base in the country. The Dutch wholesaler has its own distribution centre in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier (near Lyon), which it says has helped to improve its service and increase business with French customers. Christian Bruder, a native Frenchman, has been added to the team as sales representative. Heuver states his appointment will further implement its geographical market vision, aimed at maximising customer satisfaction.
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Alliance Tire Americas appoints new VP of operations
John Mancinelli is the new vice-president of operations at Alliance Tire Americas (ATA). Describing him as a “logistics expert”, ATA shares that Mancinelli brings with him more than 15 years of experience in leading complex operations, logistics, demand planning and customer support organisation for global leaders in other sectors. Prior to joining ATA in September 2016, Mancinelli was director of customer operations at Welch Foods, and other previous roles include senior positions at Timberland, Procter & Gamble and Gillette.
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Schmidt becomes Vipal Rubber general manager in Europe
Vipal Rubber has appointed Frederico Schmidt as its new European general manager. Having previously worked in Vipal’s United States branch after being transferred from the company’s Brazilian headquarters, Schmidt has been with the retreading products manufacturer for 15 years.
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