BKT names new U.S. president

Feb. 26, 2015

Balkrishna Industires Ltd. (BKT) is naming a new president for BKT Tires USA Inc. following the resignation of Carl Casalbore.

The company says Casalbore, who was named president in May 2013, is leaving the company "to pursue other career goals."

Minoo Mehta, vice president of agri sales for BKT since August 2014, will now be responsible for future growth sales in the replacement original equipment tire markets in the U.S. Mehta has more than 40 years of industry experience.

BKT Tires USA Inc. is based in Akron, Ohio.