BKT Tires Puts Plans For U.S. Plant On Hold
In its first quarter earnings report, the India-based tiremaker cited “difficult macroeconomics” and “volatile climate conditions” which led to the business’ uncertainty about the project and led its Board of Directors to put the project on hold.
VIP Tires & Service Announces Senior Management Team Promotions
“I am very excited to announce these changes,” said Executive Chairman John Quirk. “These promotions reflect our company’s commitment to growth, as well as to recognizing individuals for their leadership and contributions.”
NPW’s Sid Dooley Retires As GM Of Former AJW Boaz, Alabama, DC
Starting out as a stock clerk, Dooley worked his way up in all aspects of the AJW Co., becoming general manager in 2005.
Toyo Tires Announces Fourth Annual Automotive Photography Contest
Submissions are due no later than 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific time on Sunday, July 7.
Hercules Tires Honors Veterans With Oscar Mike Foundation
Keeping injured veterans on the move is the mission of The Oscar Mike Foundation. The organization provides an outlet to thousands of veterans through life-changing adaptive sports programs, experiences and other events.
Tony Aquila Retires From Solera Holdings
During Aquila’s tenure, Solera grew into a global giant, employing more than 7,000 employees in 93 countries.
Michelin, GM Take The Air Out Of Tires For Passenger Vehicles
Michelin and General Motors presented a new generation of airless wheel technology for passenger vehicles — the MICHELIN Uptis Prototype (or “Unique Puncture-proof Tire System”) — at the Movin’On Summit for sustainable mobility.
Tom O’Brien, SKF President For Vehicle Service Market North America, Retires
O’Brien has dedicated more than 40 years of experience to the automotive aftermarket industry, including positions in sales, operations and management. He joined SKF as vice president of sales for automotive in 2007 and was promoted to his current position in January 2014.
Goodyear Auto Service And Just Tires Honor Military Service; Offer Free Car Care Checks, Exclusive Discounts This Memorial Day
For the first 2,000 free car care checks scheduled, Goodyear will make a $5 donation up to $10,000 to Honor and Remember, a military support organization dedicated to perpetually and publicly recognizing the sacrifice of fallen military members and their families through its establishment of a national symbol of remembrance, the Honor and Remember flag.
VIP Tires Hosts Grand Opening Launches, Fundraising Effort
The VIP Framingham store opened in mid-April and is the company’s 59th location in New England and the fourth in the Bay State. VIP now has 19 store locations in New Hampshire, four in Massachusetts, one in Vermont and 35 in Maine.
