Two new members join IAAF council
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced that two new members have joined the IAAF council, increasing its pool of experienced industry professionals to further strengthen its ranks. The council, a voluntary group of aftermarket individuals that come together regularly to debate industry issues and IAAF policy, welcomes both Kevin Kelly, sales director at Bosch and Chris Chapman, head of sales at Moove Lubricants.
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Trico appoints new technical sales rep
Trico has appointed Andy Taylor as technical sales representative for the UK & Ireland. The Glaswegian has more than 25 years’ experience in the automotive aftermarket. He previously worked as a business development manager at Juratek Ltd and TRW, as well as having run his own motor factor business.
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Florent Menegaux to succeed Senard as Michelin CEO next year
Jean-Dominique Senard has confirmed he doesn’t wish to stand for re-election upon the expiry of his current term as Michelin’s chief executive officer. This means he will step down at the close of the tyre maker’s 2019 Annual Shareholders Meeting, and Michelin is implementing a succession plan that will see Florent Menegaux take his place.
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Mitsuteru Tanigawa announced as new Falken Tyre Europe CEO
Mitsuteru Tanigawa has become the new CEO of Falken Tyre Europe. Tanigawa (61), replaces Masatsugu Nishino, who has moved to Turkey to head up Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ manufacturing facility.
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Servicesure garage wins second consecutive outstanding achievement award
M M Auto Services, a Dingbro Ltd customer and member of the Servicesure Autocentre network, has received Car Leasing Bargain’s ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ for the second year in a row. The award recognises its innovative approach to vehicle sales. Owner Murdo MacIntosh decided to diversify the aftermarket independent business by selling new cars. The Dundee garage sold 38 vehicles through its ‘virtual forecourt’ in the past year, covering vehicles from a range of 11 different manufacturers.
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Euro Car Parts announces ADAS training course
Euro Car Parts has announced an Advanced Driver Assist Systems training course as part of its Euro Academy offering. Working in partnership with diagnostics specialist Hella, the one-day course aims to help repairers understand how to service and calibrate camera and radar-based Advanced Driver Assist Systems. The intermediate course is the only one of its kind to be accredited by the IMI Quality Assurance Programme.
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ETEL announces senior promotions, new management team
Leading UK tyre group, European Tyre Enterprise Ltd (ETEL), has announced a series of promotions within its senior management, including the appointment of a new CEO following Kenji Murai’s promotion to a global position with parent company, Itochu.
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Mahle CEO Scheider goes to ZF Friedrichshafen, Stratmann named successor
Effective today, Dr Jörg Stratmann is chief executive officer of automotive supplier Mahle. He succeeds Wolf-Henning Scheider, who today becomes chief executive officer of automotive supplier ZF Friedrichshafen. Scheider takes the place of Dr Konstantin Sauer, who’d held the position on a temporary basis since Dr Stefan Sommer stepped down with immediate effect in December 2017.
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Bialek named Cooper Tire’s treasurer
The Board of Directors of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has elected Jerry Bialek to serve as vice-president and treasurer. Bialek’s appointment takes effect 1 February 2018 and will be in addition to his leadership of Cooper Tire’s investor relations. He replaces Tom Lause as treasurer following the latter’s retirement from Cooper Tire on 31 January.
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Former Nexen CEO appointed president of Kumho’s European business
Changrin Suk has been named the new president of Kumho Tire Europe. The 59-year old succeeds Charles Kim, who served in this role since March 2015 and has now left the company.
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Firestone sponsors ETS top tyre technician competition
Eden Tyres & Servicing (ETS) recently named the companys shortlist for their 2017 Technician Of The Year awards, sponsored by Firestone. Fast fitters from ETS’s 14 Midlands sales depots were nominated for the prestigious award and the hopeful contestants were whittled down to a shortlist of 10. Finally, one overall winner was crowned the official Technician Of The Year.
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Mike Scanlon passes away
Mike Scanlon, the well-known former editor and founder of Tyre Trade News died this morning. According to friends and colleagues he “passed away peacefully in his sleep”.
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