Enviro adds to key expansion team
With the hiring of two new team members, Scandinavian Enviro Systems speaks of completing the “key recruitments central to its future expansion.” The company also shares that extensive preparatory work has delayed the start of construction at its joint venture tyre recycling plant in Uddevalla, Sweden.
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Continental promotes Mergell to non-tyre role
From 1 September 2023, Boris Mergell will take over as head of the User Experience (UX) business area within Continental’s Automotive group sector and will also become a member of the Automotive Board. He succeeds Philipp von Hirschheydt in this role and will also report to von Hirschheydt, who is now chairman and Executive Board member for Automotive.
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MJAllen renews Cyber Essentials certification
MJAllen Automotive, part of MJAllen Group, has renewed its Cyber Essentials certificate, having adopted best practices across the business to protect itself, customers, and suppliers from common digital security threats.
Continue ReadingAnyline names Petra Preining as board chair
Anyline has appointed Petra Preining as its first chairperson of the board. Petra Preining will lead the board and ensure as an independent chairperson that Anyline pursues and builds on its strong, future-proof strategy to continue to grow the company.
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Borbet names Andreas Güntner MD of Thüringen subsidiary
Wheel manufacturer Borbet has marked 20 years of alloy wheel production at its Bad Langensalza plant in Germany with a celebration at the site on Saturday. The company has also announced that Dr Andreas Güntner will succeed Dr Claus-Michael Honsel as managing director of the subsidiary operating the Bad Langensalza factory, Borbet Thüringen GmbH, from November 2023.
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Sales with Sale – Point S appoints Northern region manager
Independent tyre dealer and car maintenance network Point S Tyre & Autocare has bolstered its UK sales team with the appointment of Todd Sale as Sales Manager for the Northern region. In this role, he will work closely with Point S members in the north of the UK and in Northern Ireland to support the growth of their businesses.
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Jeremy Kahrs promoted to VP of R&D at Yokohama Development Center America
Jeremy Kahrs has been promoted to vice president of research and development at the Yokohama Development Center America (YDCA) facility in Cornelius, North Carolina.
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Hamaton appoints three new team members
Hamaton has appointed three new staff members to the company’s accounts, technology and sales departments.
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Michelin Connected Fleet names new UK sales director
Maxime Dupuy has been named as UK sales director, Michelin Connected Fleet as part of plans to grow its share of larger fleet customers. Dupuy has been promoted from national sales director for France after five years working for the fleet management services and solutions company. He previously held roles at the car rental and leasing business, Sixt. Dupuy will be based at Michelin Connected Fleet’s London offices, reporting to Fred Nahon.
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Bekaert names Yves Kerstens CEO
After having led the company over the past three years, Oswald Schmid will retire as CEO of Bekaert on 31 August. The company’s Board of Directors has appointed former Bridgestone executive Yves Kerstens his successor as CEO, effective 1 September.
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Michelin appoints Carl Williams as UK, Ireland technical team head
Michelin has appointed Carl Williams as customer engineering support team manager UK & Republic of Ireland at Michelin Tyre plc. He will lead a team of experienced technical managers working across all product lines. Williams will take over from Rob Blurton, who will retire from Michelin at the end of September after 44 years with the business, much of it spent supporting truck and bus fleet customers.
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Tronchetti Provera & Casaluci confirmed in Pirelli leadership roles
The Pirelli & C. SpA Board of Directors that was nominated on 31 July met for the first time yesterday. During this meeting, board members nominated Marco Tronchetti Provera to the position of Executive Vice Chairman and Andrea Casaluci as Chief Executive Officer.
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Halfords’ Jamison appointed to TyreSafe Steering Committee
Halfords head of marketing Morgan Jamison has been appointed to the TyreSafe Steering Committee. TyreSafe said Jamison has a “wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the importance of how safe tyres impact on road safety issues.” In his new role, the tyre safety organisation said Jamison would “play a pivotal role in shaping strategic initiatives, fostering collaborations, and driving positive change within the industry.” He will also “play a significant role in shaping strategic initiatives, fostering collaborations, and driving positive change within the industry.” Halfords recently reached the 10-year milestone as a member of TyreSafe, which has been at the forefront of promoting tyre safety for more than two decades. It advocates for safe driving practices to ensure the wellbeing of road users through the collective effort of reducing collisions and injuries caused by defective tyres.
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TGI appoints new CFO & COO
Changes within the Tire Group International (TGI) management team, with the Florida, USA-based wholesaler welcoming Joe Rios as its new CFO and Enrique Hernandez as COO. Announcing these appointments, TGI says both Rios and Hernandez “bring a fresh perspective” to the company, positioning it for “continued growth and expansion in both domestic and international markets.”
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Continental appoints manager for South African Gqeberha plant
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has appointed Olaf Kreis as plant manager at its Gqeberha facility, the German company’s only tyre manufacturing plant in Africa. Conti says that Kreis brings a wealth of automotive industry experience and a people-centric leadership style to his role. He has an extensive 32-year background in the industry, including 20 years at GM and 12 years at Continental.
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