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USTMA
“Tires are the only part of a vehicle that touches the road, and their condition plays a critical role in keeping everyone safe, from drivers and passengers to pedestrians,” says Anne Forristall Luke, president and CEO of USTMA.
June 30, 2025
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) has launched National Tire Safety Week 2025 running from June 30 to July 4 with the theme “Check Your Tires. Protect What Matters...
Nokian
'Today, I would say more than 90% of what we sell in the U.S. is made in the U.S., so we’re not concerned about tariffs,' says Paolo Pompei, CEO of Nokian Tyres.
June 27, 2025
Paolo Pompei, CEO of Nokian Tyres, discusses why the company’s “local-for-local” approach helps mitigate the sting of tariffs.

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Hankook
From left to right, Ken Cho, senior vice president of North America marketing, Hankook Tire America Corp.; K.C. Jensen, vice president of U.S. PC/LT sales; and Mark Roe, vice president of U.S. TBR sales.
June 26, 2025
Hankook Tire America Corp. has announced a number of executive leadership changes across its sales and marketing organizations.

Omnisource United Inc.
“I’m excited to join Radar Tires and help drive the growth of this great brand,” says Stahoviak. “I’m passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and helping our brand succeed in the marketplace.”
June 25, 2025
Omnisource United Inc. has appointed Paul Stahoviak as territory sales manager for the company's Radar brand in North America.

MTD
'For the first time in its history, Continental will become a pure-play tire manufacturer,' says Nikolai Setzer, CEO of Continental AG.
June 24, 2025
The sale of Continental AG's ContiTech business unit is slated to take place next year, Continental's executive board has confirmed.

Toyo
“On the consumer side, replacement sales are up this year,” says Michael Graber, president and CEO of Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “Our enthusiast market – our core customer base – remains strong.”
June 23, 2025
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has a lot to be excited about as it enters the second half of the year, says Michael Graber, the company’s president and CEO.

Hankook
'We are focused on strengthening our supply lines, continuing our innovative product development processes and increasing production at our Tennessee plant to strengthen support for the North American market,' says Rob Williams, president of Hankook Tire America Corp.
June 19, 2025
Rob Williams, president of Hankook Tire America Corp., says the company is focusing on supply chains, manufacturing and other areas to better serve its dealers.

Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc.
“It would be a mistake to assume that the Dunlop distribution model will mirror the Falken distribution model,” says Darren Thomas, CEO of Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc.
June 13, 2025
In this MTD exclusive, Darren Thomas, president and CEO of Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc., discusses the company’s plans for its recently acquired Dunlop brand and more.

Anyline Inc.
“TireBuddy is not only about faster inspections – it's about more trustworthy ones,” says Lukas Kinigadner, co-chief executive officer of Anyline.
June 13, 2025
Anyline Inc. has announced the launch of TireBuddy, an app that delivers a technician-friendly digital workflow, helping shops standardize inspections and share reports with customers...

Bridgestone Americas Inc.
“Bridgestone Americas is a huge part of (Bridgestone Corp.’s) overall business,” says Scott Damon, CEO, Bridgestone West; group president, Bridgestone Americas Inc.; and Bridgestone's global chief digital transformation officer. “We're almost 50% of revenue. And so it is a major focal point of the company's growth.”
June 11, 2025
What’s next for Bridgestone Americas Inc.? Scott Damon, CEO, Bridgestone West; group president, Bridgestone Americas Inc.; and Bridgestone's global chief digital transformation...

Hubtrac
'Europe is our foundation,' says Ali Guo, global managing director of Hubtrac. 'The U.S. is our future for dual-engine growth.”
June 11, 2025
Hubtrac Tires is rolling out new products for the United States market, where it wants to grow.

SRNA
Cliff Stewart, left, and Chris de Rosales, right, have both been promoted to associate vice president roles for Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA). Stewart will lead four-wheel replacement sales, and de Rosales will lead strategic planning.
June 10, 2025
Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc. has promoted Cliff Stewart and Christopher de Rosales to associate vice president roles.

Ralson
Prior to being named president of Ralson Tire North America, Brian Sheehey served as the company's senior vice president.
June 10, 2025
Brian Sheehey is the new president of Ralson Tire North America after serving as the company's senior vice president.