Driver shortage threatens UK economic recovery says RHA
On Wednesday 17 June, the Road Haulage Association delivered an urgent plea to the Prime Minister demanding government intervention to help with the chronic truck driver shortage, which is having a profound effect on the UK’s supply chain and which threatens to slow the UK economic recovery.
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Uniwheels names Buchholz chief automotive officer, executive board deputy chairman
At its meeting on 15 June 2015, the Supervisory Board of Uniwheels AG approved the appointment of Dr. Thomas Buchholz as an additional member and deputy chairman of the company’s Executive Board, and named him the next head of the company’s Automotive division. Buchholz will commence in these roles on 10 August.
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Cohade returns to the tyre industry as Triangle’s CEO
The former head of Goodyear’s Asia Pacific business has joined Triangle Tyre Co. Ltd as its new chief executive officer. He began in this role in April 2015 and will work towards further globalising the tyre maker’s activities – indeed, Triangle Tyre states that the French national’s appointment to the role shows the company’s “confidence and determination” to globalise. Ding Yuhua will continue to serve as Triangle Tyre’s chairman of the board.
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Pelmar Engineering names new CEOs
The board of directors of Pelmar Engineering has appointed Eldad Eilam and Dana Broder the company’s new co-CEOs. They will replace Joseph Anglister, who has led the company as CEO since 1 May 2014 and will continue as a member of the board and special sales and marking advisor.
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Goodyear Dunlop UK names Sprigmore retail director
Craig Sprigmore has been appointed retail director for Goodyear Dunlop UK & Ireland and assumes responsibility for the company’s franchise and retail operations. Goodyear Dunlop operates the UK’s only hard franchised, fast fit retail network, HiQ. The network, with 125 franchised locations and 200 plus additional fleet partners, represents one of the largest fast fit operations in the UK. It offers both tyres and SMR for consumers as well as tailored fleet management capabilities.
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CAM appoints technical delivery consultant
CAM has appointed Dan Holton as technical delivery consultant, continuing its growth in 2015. Holton will facilitate and support the provision of systems into customers to meet designated KPIs, CAM said. He has 10 years’ experience in IT systems and analyst roles, delivering support to improve processes for organisations such as the NHS, BAE Systems and Pandi.
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Stamford Tyres OTR specialist David Brooks dies
Singapore’s Stamford Tyres has announced the death of its longstanding OTR tyre consultant, David Brooks. Brooks, 69, the brother of former Rema Tip Top UK managing director Terry Brooks, finally lost a brave fight against cancer on Sunday, 31 May. He leaves a wife, Janet, daughters, Nicola and Sharon plus grandchildren, Samantha, Louise, Joseph and Ryan.
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VMI names new CFO
Arend Buter has taken on the role of chief financial officer at the VMI Group. The Dutch production machinery manufacturer reports that Buter commenced as CFO on 1 May; in this position he is part of the Group’s Global Executive Board (statutory director) and is responsible for global finance, HRM and ICT.
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Pietro Saletta appointed Goodyear’s new CEO for Turkey
Goodyear has named Pietro Saletta CEO of its Turkish operation. In an announcement sent to the Borsa Istanbul, Goodyear Lastikleri T.A.S. reports that Saletta will succeed Emin Yasar Ozkan in this role on 1 July following the latter’s resignation.
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Giti Tire makes two East European appointments
Giti Tire has appointed Ivo Yonov as business development manager - south east and Andrzej Paczkowski as marketing and retail development manager, strengthening its East European operation.
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