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Mannino Leaves PTNA

After 25 years of service with Pirelli Tyre S.p.A., Guy Mannino, President of Pirelli Tire North America (PTNA) has decided to leave the company to pursue other professional interests. Mannino began his career in 1982 and embarked on series of international management assignments with the Pirelli Power Transmission Division. In 1993, he joined the Tire Division and held management positions in Italy, Venezuela and the United States.

Hugh Pace, Chairman & CEO PTNA will assume leadership for all business and commercial operations in addition to his current executive role.

Under Mannino’s leadership, PTNA relocated its corporate headquarters to Rome, Georgia, built a state-of-the-art MIRS manufacturing facility, and expanded its national distribution network.

Pirelli Tire North America extended its gratitude to Mannino for his many contributions to the company and wishes him and his family personal and professional success.

8th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama Tire Changes Executives

(Akron/Tire Review) Yokohama Tire Corp. has seen a number of its executives reassigned. Takao Oishi was named YTC executive vice president of operations, and is relocating from Yokohama Rubber Corp. in Japan. Kenichi Shirai was named chief advisor for strategic marketing, and is also coming from YRC headquarters in Japan. Also relocating to the US will be Iwao Shimomura, who was named YTC senior director of corporate quality assurance. At YTC, Satoshi Miyata was promoted to CFO and treasurer. He had been serving as YTC’s treasurer for the last four years.

As a result, three YTC executives returned to Yokohama’s Japan headquarters: Takaharu Fushimi was named YRC general manager of tyre overseas sales and marketing department No. 1; Tadayoshi Hiraga was named general manager of tyre overseas technical service department; and Takeshi Masatomo assumed the new title of manager of passenger car and light truck tyres product planning department.

2nd October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Pneu-Logic Signs Supply Agreement with Rema Tip Top

Pneu-Logic, the UK based tyre division of Advanced ID Corporation, has entered into a strategic supply agreement with Rema Tip Top, the world’s largest supplier of tyre maintenance products and equipment, as a global reseller of Pneu-Logic’s line of technology products.

The Pneu-Logic technology has been selected to form a cornerstone of the newly formed Diagnostic Solutions Group within Rema Tip Top’s automotive division. The first products to be commercially launched from this collaboration are Fleet Inspector PRO and Fleet Inspector BASIC. These solutions are aimed at providing a wide range of customers with leading edge technology for fleet and tyre management.

Matthias Rolinski, sales and marketing director for Rema Tip Top, said, “Rema Tip Top always provides the best benefits for its customers. As part of our added-value-chain, we have recognised that the Advanced ID Pneu-Logic Fleet Management System represents a high quality solution that enables a premium application for tyre inspection and maintenance. The products will be available by the end of October, which follows an introduction that received very favourable reviews at the company’s in-house show at our Munich headquarters earlier this month.”

1st October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Akron Begins Formal Work on New Goodyear HQ, Retail Area

(Akron/Tire Review) Akron City Council took the first steps toward creating a new area for Goodyear’s world headquarters yesterday, approving a measure to acquire 20 properties on the city’s east side to be converted into office and retail space.

Goodyear, which has its world headquarters and other offices in that area, may build a new headquarters there, but has not made a firm commitment, according to reports.

Recently re-elected Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic said that Goodyear wants to keep its headquarters in the city, and that the public financing portion of the redevelopment plan is “90 per cent completed.”

21st September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Solideal Opens 25,000m2 Warehouse in Duisburg, Germany

Solideal Germany, (also known in the market as Industrie Reifenkontor Lüdtke), has put the final touch on its new facility in the new Logistics Port at Duisburg – the familiar Solideal logo, high atop a 26 meter high concrete post, making the German headquarters visible from a long distance.

Solideal Germany moved into its new facility in January 2007: a new building with 25,000 square metre, 21 dock-level loading doors, tyre fitting services, comfortable office space, a conference room, a training room, and a modern wheel fabrication facility to serve short-run wheel service needs. This move has allowed the company to consolidate activities from six different locations in the region. Solideal Germany also continues to operate a service centre in Frankfurt.

12th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

US Trade Group to Visit Bridgestone HQ

The US state of Ohio is keen to let Bridgestone know that they are welcome in its part of the world. Lieutenant Governor of Ohio Lee Fisher is heading a delegation of almost 50 business and financial development leaders to Japan in order to foster relationships that will create new jobs and investment in the state.

The delegation’s itinerary includes a visit to the headquarters of the world’s largest tyre major. Bridgestone already has a strong presence in the city of Akron and adds much to the local economy. ”Anyone who is here already, we want to thank them for being here and assure them of the state’s commitment to them,” said Carin Rockind from Team NEO, one of the organisations participating in the visit. Rocksin added that if Bridgestone, or indeed any other company, is looking to expand their US presence, ”we want those new investments to come our way.”

10th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear HQ Evacuated in Bomb Scare

(Akron/Tire Review) A bomb scare emptied Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s headquarters in Akron on August 31. No bomb was found, police officials said. Employees were evacuated around 4:30 p.m. after a company employee discovered a “suspicious package” at the headquarters building. The local bomb squad detonated the package on Goodyear grounds.

Local police officials said that in recent weeks many businesses in the Akron area had been receiving telephone bomb threats. The FBI is now investigating the Goodyear threat, as well as the others.

5th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

PCL Appoints New UK Product Manager

Pneumatic Components Ltd has appointment Dale Robertson to the role of new product manager, A.I.R. Products (UK). In his new position he will target markets for compressed air equipment throughout the UK.

Mr. Robertson brings extensive product management and development engineering experience, gained within the power tool and accessories market, to his role based at PCL’s Sheffield headquarters. “Dale has a proven track record of success within our industry and his skills and experience make him a valuable asset to our team,” said Pete McCall, PCL director.

Prior to joining PCL, Mr. Robertson worked with Marcrist International Ltd and Armeg Ltd.

3rd September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Preparing to Work with Integrated VDO

In the month following being granted consent to acquire the VDO Automotive division from Siemens, Continental AG has busied itself becoming acquainted with the new workforce and sharing its vision of VDO’s future within the company. According to Conti executive board chairman Manfred Wennemer, his company is interested in ensuring the larger Continental that emerges from the purchase of VDO can fully appreciate what the component manufacturer has to offer, and integrate this into Conti’s existing structure.

Wennemer has travelled to VDO’s production sites, including its headquarters in the Bavarian city of Regensburg, and has used these visits as an opportunity to reassure VDO workers that the company they work for will maintain its own identity. When the integration of VDO is complete Continental’s automotive parts division will be reorganised into three units; security-related parts, powertrain components, and information and entertainment systems. Wennemer indicates that at least one of these divisions will have their headquarters in Regensburg, and no distinction will be made between VDO and Continental employees when making personnel decisions.

“The Continental system will not necessarily win,” Wennemer said. “What will win is the best system and the best man for the job.”

31st August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Opens First “Full-Scale” Engineering Centre in Asia

In a move that acknowledges the importance of Asian manufacturers to global vehicle production, Continental AG’s Automotive Systems Division has opened its first full-scale integrated engineering centre in the region. The facility, located in the Japanese city of Yokohama, has been established as part of the Continental Automotive Corporation (formerly known as Continental Teves Corporation) joint venture between Continental AG and brake assembly and component manufacturer Nisshinbo.

Upon the opening of the 11,000 square metre Continental Engineering Center, Continental Automotive Systems reiterated its commitment to Asia, stating that it aims to raise its commitment and investment in the Asia market to the “next level” following decades of successful operation and development in a region Conti says is seen to be “key for the future of the global automotive industry.” Indeed, the very reason for establishing the Engineering Center in Yokohama was to bring the company’s products and services even closer to Japanese and Korean OEMs.

The centre incorporates the company’s engineers and testing equipment from existing company facilities in Yokohama, Chiba, Hamamatsu, and Hiroshima. One of Conti’s first priorities following the establishment of the new centre is to expand the Automotive Systems business by focusing on Advanced Drivers Assistant Systems, its Hybrid and Electronics business, as well as its core business of Electronic and Hydraulic Brake Systems.

22nd August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-On Honours Nigel Vogler After 23-years Service

Nigel Vogler, former Hofmann Sales Director and Area Sales Manager for Snap-on Equipment has retired after a career spanning 23-years with the garage equipment company. His friends and colleagues at Snap-on Equipment’s headquarters in Reading gave the former Garage Equipment Association (GEA) Council Member a warm send off and wished him well for his new life and retirement in Cheshire. Chris Pleass, Sales Manager for Snap-on Equipment, comments: “Nigel is a true senior statesman in our industry and will not be forgotten. I shall miss his wise counsel and open approach and wish him all the best for the future.”

1st August 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Two New Appointments at Cooper

Cooper Tire & Rubber have announced two new appointments to their operations – one at head office and one in an overseas growth market.

Mark W. Krivoruchka will step into the position of senior vice president, Global Human Resources, as of August 6, and has also been named to the company’s executive committee. Krivoruchka joins Cooper after serving in a number of US and global consumer package goods and high-tech manufacturing companies including GE, Pillsbury, Maytag and Whirlpool. His most recent position was senior vice president of Human Resources Integration at Whirlpool. He also served as Maytag’s senior vice president, Human Resources until that company was acquired by Whirlpool.

In announcing Krivoruchka’s appointment, Cooper’s president and CEO Roy Armes said, “With Mark’s extensive HR knowledge, skills, leadership and business experience, I’m confident he will make an immediate contribution to our global growth strategy.” His office will be located at Cooper’s global headquarters in Findlay, Ohio.

26th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Investment Firm Owns Five Per Cent Of Nokian

On 20 July, 2007 Nokian Tyres received an announcement from Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co LLC (GMO), according to which as a result of a share transaction concluded the previous day, their ownership has increased the level of 5 per cent of the voting rights and share capital in Nokian Tyres plc. GMO now holds a total of 6,224,719 Nokian Tyres’ shares, representing 5.06 per cent of the company’s 122,989,620 shares and voting rights.

GMO is a global investment management firm, founded in 1977. Its headquarters are in Boston, with offices in San Francisco, London, Zurich, Singapore and Sydney and the company employs around 350 people worldwide. In March 2007 GMO was managing US$ 145 billion in client assets.

23rd July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Delphi to Build New Romanian Plant

On July 19, the same day that Pirelli announced its planned investment of around £17 million to set up a factory for the production of diesel engine filters, auto parts manufacturer Delphi gave details of plans to invest some £67 million over the next five years in a new factory in Romania. This facility. According to Romania’s national press agency Rompres, will produce injectors and other components for diesel engines.

The facility will be located in the northeast city of Iasi, close to the country’s border with Moldova. It is anticipated that more than a thousand workers will be employed there. The word from Delphi headquarters in Troy, Michigan is that the new plant is required in order to keep pace with rising demand.

23rd July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Appoints New International Press Officer

Continental has made a new addition to their Passenger & Light Truck Tire division’s press team. Starting July 1 was new international press officer Ansgar Wilkendorf (48). Wilkendorf’s main duties are coordinating activities between headquarters and the international market organisations for passenger and light truck tyres and providing assistance in the day-to-day business.

“I am very much looking forward to this new challenge with a leading German tyre manufacturer,” said Wilkendorf. In the past fourteen years he worked as a motoring journalist, since 2002 as editor-in-chief of a major European magazine reporting on the automotive world. Trained as a motor mechanic, Wilkendorf’s life has revolved around motor vehicles, and he is thus well acquainted with the needs of the groups he will be working with. As international press officer, Wilkendorf reports to the head of Public Relations – Passenger and Light Truck Tire, Alexander Lührs.

18th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors