GPX makes move to strengthen ties to Latin America

Aug. 16, 2006

GPX International Tire Corp. has appointed Gustavo Lima president of its Latin America Division.

In this position, he will lead GPX's establishment of bonded warehouses in strategic countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean in order to support just-in-time delivery of GPX product to the original equipment and dealer channels.

Lima is no stranger to the Latin America tire market. Prior to joining GPX he was vice president of Oriente Triangle Latin America, Ltd. He also was part of the joint venture with Intercity Tire Export, and served as president of Algus Enterprises.