Obituary: Former Bulldog chairman Mike Edwards
It is with sadness we report that Mike Edwards, final chairman of Bulldog Remoulds Ltd prior to it joining Bridgestone, died on 8 April, aged 78, after a determined battle against cancer.
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Rubber Asia publisher John Powath passes away
John Powath, CEO of Asian Business Media (ABM), which published titles including Rubber Asia, passed away at night on 28 March 2017, in Kochi, India.
A well-known personality in the rubber industry, John Powath had a wide circle of friends in the industry. He was associated with All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) for decades and played a crucial role in the growth of the association and its flagship event, India Rubber Expo (IRE).
Kraiburg entrepreneur Peter Schmidt dies at 85
Kraiburg Group is mourning the passing of highly esteemed shareholder Peter Schmidt. From 1954 to 1999 he participated actively in the company’s operations and as a member of the management board he implemented numerous decisions that shaped the company’s history.
Continental’s Tom Whittaker dies
Continental Tyre Group has announced that Tom Whittaker passed away on 19 December 2016.
George Payne, of PTA Tyre Consumables, dies
George Payne, a well-known and respected member of the tyre and tyre consumables market, has died at the age of 64 from the effects of motor neurone disease. Working in the tyre industry since leaving school, Payne fitted tyres and owned a tyre retail shop. He later moved into tyre procurement and latterly wholesaling tyre consumables.
Jim Smith, editor of Tire Review, dies
The editorial team at Tyres & Accessories/Tyrepress.com were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Jim Smith, editor of US tyre industry publication Tire Review. Smith, aged 58, died suddenly at the ‘Tire Industry Association OTR Conference’ in San Diego last week.
Helmut Ehmann in memoriam
Kraiburg has announced the sudden passing of “friend and former colleague” Helmut Ehmann. Ehmann died suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday 28 October 2015 at the age of 74 due to “the debilitating effects following a critical illness”.
NTDA life member Gwyn Jenkins dies
The NTDA directorate team and executive officers of the association have expressed their sadness at the death of Gwyn Jenkins, who died on Friday 23 October 2015 aged 84, following a short illness.
Findlay Ferguson Picken dies at 84
NTDA honorary life member Findlay Ferguson Picken died aged 84 on Friday 25 September after a long struggle with Parkinson’s decease. Announcing the news, the NTDA directorate team and executive officers of the association commented that they were “very sad” to hear of his death and added: “our thoughts are with Findlay’s wife Jean and his family and friends.”
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.
RH Claydon releases funeral arrangements
RH Claydon has released details of the funeral of its founder on behalf of the family, following the news of Roy Claydon’s passing. The funeral service for Roy Claydon, founder and chairman of RH Claydon Ltd, will take place at St Peters Church, Front Street, Ousden, Newmarket, Suffolk on Friday 1 May at 11.30. There is said to be ample parking at the church. All are welcome to attend.
Roy Claydon dies aged 88
Roy Claydon the founder and chairman of well-known tyre wholesaler RH Claydon Ltd passed away on 16 April aged 88 after succumbing to pneumonia. Roy Claydon formed RH Claydon in 1953 and celebrated the company’s 60th anniversary at Newmarket races two years ago.
Harvey Mansfield – 1932 – 2015
Tyres & Accessories recently learnt of the passing of Harvey Mansfield after four years of illness and many years in the tyre industry. Rising from a Belfast tyre warehouse to Avon Tyres Ltd’s boardroom during his long career, he was widely known and well-liked.
Giti Tire’s Michael Kaletta dies
Giti Tire’s Michael Kaletta (45) has died suddenly, following a heart attack on Friday 26 September. A small private ceremony attended by family, friends and many of his colleagues was held on 2 October. The company described itself as shocked and saddened by Kaletta’s untimely passing. Richard Lyons, managing director – Europe, stated: “At the […]
Fieldens sales manager Andy Hipkin dies at 44
Andy Hipkin, Fieldens’ tyre and wheel sales manager passed away on 29 September 2014 aged 44. He had been battling cancer for three years. Hipkin joined Fieldens in 1993 as a tyre fitter and lorry driver then progressed through numerous roles including working with Renault Agriculture, Fieldens Wheels and Tyres sales department and eventually becoming […]
