Apollo hires new Netherlands-based CTO
Dr. Seshu Bhagavathula has been appointed Apollo Tyres Ltd’s new chief technology officer, and at the same time inducted into the company’s Management Board. He will be based at Apollo’s global R&D centre in Enschede, the Netherlands and lead global initiatives in the areas of tyre technology, research and new product development, for both passenger and commercial vehicle tyres. He will be assisted by the tyre maker’s research, technology and design teams across all regions.
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Pro-Align to support Hunter growth in Ireland following expansion
UK Hunter wheel alignment and balancing equipment supplier Pro-Align has expanded its operation in the Republic of Ireland. Pro-Align says it will support the growth of the American brand in the country with a newly created team of dedicated service and sales personnel operating under the name Pro-Align Ireland. Experienced Pro-Align UK sales executive Miles Ross will lead the team in Ireland, offering a high level of expertise to businesses considering Hunter upgrades to their wheel servicing operations.
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Chung to spearhead Cooper Tire business strategy, development in the Americas
Cooper Tire & Rubber has appointed Mark Chung its vice-president, strategy & business development for the Americas. In his new role, Chung is responsible for leading the development and execution of Cooper’s North and South America business strategy, spearheading business intelligence, business development, and establishing processes to support the company’s growth initiatives in North America. He reports to Chris Ostrander, Cooper’s president, Americas Operations.
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Heuver adds to German account team
Around two years ago, Heuver Tyrewholesale named Germany as its second ‘home market’, and since then the wholesaler’s customer base there has continued to grow. In response, Heuver has now enlarged its German account team with the appointment of Mark Engemann, who takes on responsibility for the region of Saxony-Thuringia.
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Goodyear Dunlop names new commercial segment communication manager
Mirko Kraus, who was previously responsible for commercial vehicle tyre media and public relations in Goodyear Dunlop’s ‘DACH’ markets – Germany, Austria and Switzerland – has been appointed the company’s new “Communications Manager Commercial PBU Europe, Middle East and Africa.” In his new role, Kraus extends his commercial segment responsibility to Goodyear Dunlop’s entire EMEA region.
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Cooper expands sales team
Cooper Tire Europe has expanded its continental sales force with the addition of two new managers. Christophe Huss and Jacques Licata join a Cooper sales team that, globally, has had a strong start to 2014.
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Generous members and supporters wish retired NTDA director well
NTDA past chairman John Tarbox recently contacted Tyres & Accessories as a way of conveying his, the association’s and newly retired director Richard Edy’s appreciation to all those that contributed to his leaving gift.
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Promotion for Toyo’s Yamamoto
Yesterday the Board of Directors at Toyo Tire & Rubber approved the promotion of Takuji Yamamoto from director and senior corporate officer to representative director and executive corporate officer. In addition, Yamamoto remains group executive officer of Toyo’s Tire Business Group.
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Wilson steps down as RMA director
David Wilson has stepped down from his role as Director of the UK’s Retread Manufacturers Association, a role he has filled since January 2005. He will now be taking the opportunity to focus on the management of his publishing interests including Retreading Business, Tyre & Rubber Recycling and Commercial Tyre Business.
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GT Radial quartet to cycle Le Mans 24 Hour for Marie Curie
A quartet of riders from GT Radial are to tackle the Circuit Bugatti in the Le Mans 24 Hour Cycle Race. Brian McDermott, country manager UK for Giti Tire, manufacturer of GT Radial; Ellis Hadley, senior test engineer; Martin Gibson, senior test engineer; and Bertrand Saint-Supery, OEM EU technical director make up the team who will be training hard and raising funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
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