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Delphi Technologies to support independent auto technicians with new information hub

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BorgWarner brand Delphi Technologies has launched its new Masters of Motion hub aimed at independent garage technicians. The company said the launch heralds a “sustained campaign to support technicians and workshops even more closely.” The availability of qualified technicians adequately prepared for the rapid changes in the car parc, including the rise of electric vehicles and increasingly complex advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), is one of the key challenges currently facing the automotive aftermarket.

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  2. RMI boost for MOT training
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Yokohama UK names Lucie Dalton as marketing manager and Charlotte Hodgson as price and demand planning manager

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Yokohama

Yokohama UK reports that it has appointed Lucie Dalton, as its new marketing manager and Charlotte Hodgson as price and demand planning manager in a move that completes its senior management team.

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Prometeon names Yilmaz as MD for UK, Eire and Nordics

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Prometeon Tyre Group has appointed Ali Yilmaz as the new managing director for the UK, Ireland and Nordics, effective from 1 January 2023 (Photo: Prometeon)

Prometeon Tyre Group has appointed Ali Yilmaz as the new managing director for the UK, Ireland and Nordics, effective from 1 January 2023. The move sees Yilmaz promoted from commercial director to the leadership role of the cluster, replacing interim MD Francesco Antonacci.

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  1. Arthur Gregg new Bandvulc MD
  2. Simon Michael appointed Prometeon MD
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Agustin Pedroni appointed Bridgestone China general manager

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Bridgestone

As of January 2023, Agustin Pedroni has become general manager of Bridgestone (China) Investment Co. Ltd. Pedroni joined Bridgestone in Argentina in 1996 and worked in administration, sales and marketing roles in Argentina, Latin America and South America. Pedroni came to Bridgestone Asia Pacific in 2019 is the vice president of marketing and sales and was later promoted to the chief operating officer of the Asia Pacific region.

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Recruitment a clear-and-present-danger to aftermarket profitability

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Halfords

There has been talk about closing the recruitment gap in the automotive aftermarket for years. More recently certain training bodies and associations such as the NTDA have taking significant steps to renew efforts to recruit and upskill the tyre and aftermarket workforce. Now, however, is clear evidence that these much-discussed issues are not just theoretical. Rather, the lack of skill people in the trade is affecting the ability to service already depleted demand, which is hitting profitability even amongst some of the largest, fastest-growing and most profitable tyre-selling businesses.

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  1. Recruitment roadblock reduces Halfords profitability, but tyres continue to drive growth
  2. Halfords ‘motoring revenue’ will be 70% post National Tyres acquisition
  3. Halfords investing £3.5 million in creating 1000 automotive technician roles
  4. IMI offers apprenticeship targets inquiry assistance
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Recruitment roadblock reduces Halfords profitability, but tyres continue to drive growth

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Halfords

Halfords Group plc (Halfords)’s third-quarter 2023 trading update for the 13 weeks to 30 December 2022 show that group revenue grew 38.3 per cent and like-for-like group sales were up 12.6 per cent compared with 2020 levels. Other headlines included the news that Halfords’s services business represents 50.3 per cent of group revenue, and B2B, which includes the Avayler system 28.2 per cent. At the same time, Halfords hailed its “strong Commercial Fleet performance”, with this part of the business growing 138 per cent year-on-year. However, the company reduced its full-year 2023 underlying profit before tax (PBT) guidance from £60 million to £50 million.

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  1. Halfords ‘motoring revenue’ will be 70% post National Tyres acquisition
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  4. Halfords investing up to £81 million in Axle Group acquisition
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Liu Yanhua named chairwoman of Sailun

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Sailun

On 30 December 2022, Sailun held a general meeting of shareholders to elect members of the sixth board of directors. Liu Yanhua was elected chairwoman of the tyre manufacturer, and Xie Xiaohong became president of Sailun. Liu Yanhua’s resume shows that she worked in two accounting firms before coming to Sailun. Prior to being elected as the chair, Liu Yanhua was the vice chairwoman, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Sailun.

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Yokohama names new European marketing manager

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Yokohama

Yokohama Europe has appointed Tobias Kins as its new head of marketing. The new marketing manager has been working for the Düsseldorf-based Yokohama Europe for over six years and his most recent role was Head of Sales Division.

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GB Tyres names new marketing manager

GB Tyres

Growing tyre wholesaler GB Tyres has named Dan Woodward as the company’s new marketing manager. The appointment marks Woodward’s return to the tyre industry after time exploring opportunities in the automotive and technology fields. Woodward has more than 15 years tyre industry experience, including marketing and brand management positions at Trelleborg, Kumho and Bridgestone.

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Thomas Harbo returns as CEO of Euromaster Danmark A/S

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Euromaster

Effective 4 January 2023, Thomas Harbo has been appointed as CEO of Euromaster Danmark A/S. Thomas replaces Henrik Fusager, who since August 2022 has held the dual role of CEO of both Euromaster Denmark and Euromaster Switzerland.

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ZC Rubber names new sales director for agricultural tyres in Europe

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Maxam Tire International

The Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber) has a new sales manager for agricultural tyres in Europe. Mark Turner has taken on the role of European sales director agricultural tyres.

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First Stop names Marais as UK and Ireland franchise manager

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First Stop

First Stop Tyres & Car Services has confirmed that Brenden Marais has been appointed as the new national franchise manager for First Stop in the UK and Ireland. He will also act as the country manager for the First Stop network in Ireland.

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Wang Feng appointed chairman of CNRC

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Fengshen

At a dealer meeting held by Aeolus on 16 December 2022, Wang Feng delivered a speech as “Chairman of China National Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. (CNRC) and Chairman of Aeolus”. Wang Feng emphasised that in 2021, the sales revenue of Aeolus, Prometeon Tyre Group S.r.l. (PTG), and Pirelli ranked fifth in the world and first in China. The sales revenue of Aeolus and PTG ranked among the top three in China’s domestic industry.

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Christina Zamarro becomes CFO at Goodyear

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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the appointment of Christina Zamarro to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reporting to Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Richard J. Kramer on 14 December. Zamarro succeeds Darren R. Wells, who will become Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. Both appointments are effective 1 January 2023.

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Continental Tyres names new Material Handling Account Manager

Continental

Continental Tyre Group has appointed Ryan Webber as its new southern-based, material handling account manager. Webber brings close to 10 years’ experience in the off-highway tyres sector to his new role.

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