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Luyten to Lead New Apollo Global Marketing Structure

As of January 1, 2010 a new global marketing structure will become operational at Apollo Tyres Ltd, under the leadership of chief marketing officer Marc Luyten, who currently holds the position of director, Marketing & Sales at Apollo Vredestein B V, in Enschede, the Netherlands. Luyten will spearhead the global marketing of Apollo’s key product brands, assisted by a team of product brand managers responsible for individual brands across all regions.

8th December 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

40 Years at the [Tip] Top

Neil Armstrong became the first man on the moon, Concorde made its inaugural voyage; The Archies topped the charts with "Sugar, Sugar" and Cliff Jones joined Rema Tip Top. The year? You guessed it – 1969. Cliff Jones began life at Rema Tip Top as a fledgling sales representative selling tyre repair materials to the two-wheel and automotive trade. Since then Cliff Jones has risen to the top in his time with the company. Now in the position of managing director of Rema Tip Top Automotive UK Ltd colleagues recognise that he leads by example, driven by an “inextinguishable passion and burning desire for success, unfazed by hard work, excited by challenge and resilient in adversity.”

1st December 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Delforge Takes Over as Goodyear Dunlop EMEA Communications Director

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe has reported the recent appointment of a new communications director for its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. According to EMEA region president Arthur De Bok, Belgian Tom Delforge began in the role on September 1, replacing Chris Aked, who has retired.

27th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Europe Appoints New Truck Tyre Technology Director

Henk van Tuyl has been appointed director of Goodyear Dunlop Tires’ Tire Technology Commercial Tires – Europe Middle East and Africa division. Van Tuyl, who is originally from the Netherlands, has worked for the company for more than 21 years and took up his new post on October 1.

25th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin’s Agricultural Tyre Training Course Gets City & Guilds Approval

Michelin’s latest agricultural tyre training course, which is run at the Company’s Training Centre in Stoke-on-Trent, has gained City & Guilds approval. The Agricultural Tyre technical course is designed for tyre trade personnel and other people involved in the sales, maintenance and specification of agricultural tyres. It is offered to new recruits to the industry as well as giving experienced personnel the opportunity to receive formal training on a wide range of agricultural tyre-related topics.

23rd November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear’s Kramer New RMA Chairman

Goodyear COO and president of its North American Tire unit, Richard J. Kramer, has been elected chairman of the Rubber Manufacturers Association. Kramer succeeds Jim MacMaster, executive vice president of Yokohama Tire, whose two-year term has come to an end.

20th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Delorio Retires From Giti Tire

Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. announced that Vic Delorio, its executive vice president since 2005, has retired.

The 28-year tyre industry veteran had been on the forefront of the recent battle over higher import tariffs on China-made passenger tyres. “Giti Tire is a remarkable company with a strong presence, the right market approach and is poised for successful growth, not only in North America, but worldwide,” Delorio said.

18th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Tony Cowell Dies

Tony Cowell, the former managing director of Manchester-based rubber machinery maker Francis Shaw, passed away yesterday (16 November 2009) after fighting illness for the past three years. After leaving Francis Shaw, Cowell became joint managing director of Pelmar Engineering (UK) Ltd. on 6 July, 2001. In a statement issued by Pelmar Engineering, the company said Cowell will be “sadly missed by all his many friends and colleagues in the tyre and rubber industry.” In addition to his business achievements Cowell also served as the general secretary of the International Tyre, Rubber & Plastics Federation (ITRPF) until 2005.

17th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Announces Departure of Communications Chief Prokop

For almost nine years responsibility for Continental AG’s global communications has rested in the hands of Dr. Heimo Prokop, and during this time the senior vice president of Corporate Communications has, in Conti’s words, been “a formative influence on communication in decisive phases of the corporation’s development”. On November 17 Continental announced that Dr. Prokop will leave his position with the company at the end of 2009.

17th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Infinity Appoints New GM for Australia and New Zealand

Infinity Tyres continues its worldwide brand expansion with the announcement of the appointment of Tim Sanders as general manager for Infinity Australia and New Zealand. Following the appointments of Martin West and Martin Lumb in Europe, the latest recruitment action continues the strengthening of the global Infinity management team and demonstrates the commitment and investment now being placed behind the Infinity brand.

16th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Ashcroft Appointed Conti UK & Ireland Truck OE Manager

Continental Tyre Group has appointed Steve Ashcroft to the role of OE manager for its UK & Ireland truck tyre business. In his new position, Ashcroft will liaise directly with both manufacturers and fleets on all OE truck and trailer activities. Commenting on his appointment, Ashcroft commented: “It’s an interesting time to be taking on the OE Manager role, but my years of experience as well as the insight gained from working in both the manufacturing and supplier side of the business, I’m convinced will be of great benefit.”

12th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

New President to Head Up Hankook Tire America

Hankook Tire has given word that, as of December 1, Soo Il Lee will take over from H. Y. (Greg) Pae as president of Hankook Tire America Corp. In addition to his new role, Lee will also serve as COO for the company’s business operations throughout the Americas, and in this capacity will be responsible for the overall growth and marketing strategies for the US, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America. Following several years in the US, Pae will return to the company’s global headquarters in Seoul.

12th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Busy Equip Auto For Arcom

Arcom, the Polish supplier of racking and storage systems took a stand at the recent Equip Auto trade fair, held in Paris. This was the first time that Arcom had attended the event and was a result of the newly-created co-operation between the Polish company and its French distributor AC Negoce. Exhibitions are a vital part of Arcom's marketing strategy and the company has previously exhibited at both Autopromotec in Bologna and the Reifen fair in Essen. Equip Auto was different, however, as 90 per cent of the visitors came from France and England, in contrast to the more wider geographical profile of visitors to the other two shows.

10th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo Taps Hagan to Head Sales

Industry veteran John Hagan has been named senior director of sales operations for Toyo Tire USA Corp.

Replacing Armand Allaire, who left Toyo for a similar post with Kumho Tire USA Inc., Hagan will be responsible for all of Toyo’s sales operations and will report directly to president and CEO Yasushi Takagi.

Hagan’s past experience serving as vice president of OE sales for Pirelli Tire North America, and as vice president of sales and marketing for companies in the chemical and import/export industries. (Tire Review)

10th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Appoints New CFO

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has appointed Brad Hughes as vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Hughes succeeds Phil Weaver who retires at the end of the year. Weaver has served Cooper 19 for years and has been CFO since 1999.

5th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors