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People & Places Continued from page 37 of the Snap-on Innovation Center, along with the Innovation Works and Snap-on Museum. Yokohama Tire Corp.’s BluEarth-1, the company’s latest orange oil-infused passenger car tire will be highlighted in a special two-year exhibit at the Museum of Science in Boston beginning this fall. The “Making a Greener Tire” interactive display, which will be in the museum’s Transportation, Renewable Energy, and Nanotechnology Yokohama Tire Corp.’s BluEarth-1 will be highlighted in a special two-year exhibit at the Museum of Science in Boston beginning this fall. area, revolves around the BluEarth-1s technology, which combines oil extracted from orange peels with silica and natural rubber to form Super Nano-Power Rubber (SNPR). This technology was first used in Yokohama’s dB Super E-spec tire. The BluEarth-1, available now in Japan and Europe, will launch in the U.S. in 2012 in three sizes for hybrids and other vehicles, including the Toyota Prius, Mini Cooper, VW Golf, and Jetta. Edelbrock has announced the sale of its suspension product line to QA1. The acquisition will add more than 100 part numbers to QA1’s shock absorber, spring, and tubular suspension product offerings. The purchase will include all manufacturing equipment, raw materials, current and future product designs, and any existing inventory. More than 400 auto recyclers from across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Australia came to learn about new product solutions at the Car-Part.com Industry Conference in Fort Wright, Ky., on Aug. 4-6. Thirty-two classes were offered, nine of which were new. Rob Rainwater gave Attendees at the Car-Part.com Industry Conference had more than 32 classes to choose from, presented by recyclers, core buyers, and HR professionals. insights into auto recycling sales management and techniques. Industryrelated classes were presented by recyclers, core buyers, and HR professionals, and an aftermarket quality program was discussed by Dan Morrissey, Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) chairman. D.J. Harrington emceed the event. Carstar Auto Body Repair Experts and Airgas Inc. have announced a National Preferred Supplier Agreement for the supply of welding and cutting gases, equipment and supplies, and personal protection equipment to Carstar facilities around the country. Registration is now open for MACS-imize! Energize!, the 32nd annual Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Convention and Trade Show on Jan. 18-20 at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. More than 30 speakers and 30 sessions of automotive and heavyduty/off-road mobile A/C and high-tech automotive training will be offered at the event. The Automotive Recyclers Dale W. Soos has joined the Automotive Lift Institute as a senior project engineer. Association (ARA) has selected Ricky Young, owner of Young’s Auto Center & Salvage of Benson, N.C., as the Nominating Committee’s choice to serve as executive secretary for 2011-12. Young will be confirmed by ARA’s Board of Directors at its annual meeting during ARA’s Convention and Exposition in Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 11-15. Dale W. Soos has joined the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) as a senior project engineer in the company’s Cortland, N.Y., headquarters. Soos will be responsible for completing the Lift Inspector Certification Program and implementing it. With the growing demand for qualified people to perform annual safety inspections of automotive lifts from industry stakeholders such as lift users, government regulators, and the insurance industry, ALI is developing an official certification for those inspectors. The Timken Co. has named Fernando Montano its regional sales manager of the automotive aftermarket for the western U.S. Montano will lead a team that sells Timken products to automotive warehouse distributors and professional installers. Montano will also manage and train his sales force. Michael Sype, an original-equipment engineer with extensive experience in light-truck, Jeep, and SUV ridecontrol development, has been assigned to lead Tenneco’s Rancho product Michael Sype has been assigned to lead Tenneco’s Rancho product development team. development team. Sype has a strong background in product development, program management, and production. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has announced that Stephen R. McClellan has been named president of the company’s North American Tire business unit. McClellan will continue to be responsible for North American Tire’s consumer tire business until a successor is named. Beck/Arnley has named Ross Proffitt its new marketing coordinator. Proffitt will assist with creating sales promotions, execution and fulfillment, as well as coordinating the distribution of collateral marketing materials including signage. Proffitt will also handle the re-launch of Beck/Arnley’s social media campaign. He reports to Paul Farwick, vice president of sales for Beck/Arnley. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC has added the position of vice Richard Beyer has been appointed to the new position of vice president of engineering, research, and development for Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. Ross Proffitt has been appointed marketing coordinator for Beck/Arnley. president of engineering, research, and development. Richard Beyer, former Bendix director of technical sales, will serve in the new post, which will focus on strengthening the company’s research and development network and shaping product development strategy through customer dialogue. Beyer will work with product line and business unit leadership at Bendix and its parent company, Knorr-Bremse, based in Munich, Germany, to help drive a stronger global approach to product development and technology advancement for vehicle and system architecture. He will also serve as a key resource for the Bendix government relations team in its efforts regarding the technological impact of federal and state regulatory actions. Vitor Margaronis has been named marketing director for BASF Coatings, North America. BASF Automotive Refinish has named Vitor Margaronis marketing director for BASF Coatings, North America. Margaronis is responsible for directing the marketing activities of the BASF Automotive Refinish, OEM, Industrial, and Commercial Transport Systems businesses. In memoriam: The North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) has reported that former Executive Manager Alfred W. Goodyear III, died July 23 in San Diego due to complications following a hip fracture. He was 83 years old. Goodyear served as NACAT executive manager from 1992 to 2005 and was awarded the NACAT MVP award in 2003. An avid tennis player and golfer throughout most of his life, Goodyear also became a musician after retirement, playing, managing, and singing in musical groups that included the Stardust Harmonaires, Big John’s Big Sound, and the Bernardo Heights Quartet. He played clarinet as well as alto and tenor saxophones. He is survived by his wife, Ann, son, Scott; daughters, Sandra Falato and Donna Pekar; and five grandchildren. A more detailed remembrance of Goodyear written by his good friend Jack Erjavec is available at www.algoodyear.nacat.org. In memoriam: Ed Wagner, former director of the American Retreaders Association (which became the International Tire and Rubber Association Continued on page 39 Page 38 October 2011 Parts & People www.partsandpeople.com
Continued from page 38 and later merged with TANA to become TIA) died Sept. 7 in a hospice in Louisville, Ky. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Martha, five sons, four daughters, and nine grandchildren. In 1968, Wagner succeeded George Edwards at ARA. He managed the ARA Louisville Conference for 20 years as it grew to become one of the top 200 industrial trade shows in the U.S. During that time, ARA’s membership grew from 250 to more than 1,600 members. From 1956- 58, he served as the Retreading Institute director at the National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association. For more than 30 years he also wrote for Modern Tire Dealer. Wagner was inducted into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame in 1998. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced that Leigh Wilson has joined the organization as vice president of Marketing. This new position was created as part of ASE’s commitment to integrate enhanced marketing throughout its entire family of organizations, with the goal of providing a higher level of service and support to the automotive professionals it serves. Eibach, known for its high-quality springs, celebrates its 60th anniversary. Eibach is best known for being a preferred supplier for the world’s most demanding auto manufacturers, top auto racing series, including Formula 1 and NASCAR, and its own brand of extreme-performance aftermarket springs and suspension components. Eibach, known for its high-quality springs and a supplier to auto manufacturers, top auto racing series, including Formula 1 and NASCAR, and its own brand of extreme-performance aftermarket springs and suspension components, celebrates 60 years in business. Al Goodyear, former executive manager of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers, died July 23. Here, he addresses attendees at a NACAT meeting. Superlift has increased the firepower on Red Jacket Firearms’ “Sons of Guns” company trucks. Red Jacket’s “War Wagon,” a 1986 Bronco and “Light Recon” a 1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, have custom bumpers and racks made by Metalforms USA. Underneath, Superlift outfitted the Bronco with its full four-inch Twin-Traction Beam lift system and Superrunner steering correction kit. The Mighty Max has custom Superlift spring spacers. Both rigs have Ramsey winches, KC HiLites driving lights, Interco tires, American Racing ATX wheels, Yukon axle gears, Magnaflow exhausts, and Kicker sound systems. n “Sons of Guns” stars Vince Buckles, Glen “Flem” Fleming, Stephanie Hayden, Kris Ford, Will Hayden, and Joe Meaux pose with Red Jacket Firearms’ custom “War Wagon,” a 1986 Bronco and a .50 caliber rifle. From l., Stephanie Hayden, Kris Ford, Joe Meaux, Will Hayden, Vince and Glen “Flem” Fleming pose with Red Jacket Firearms’ custom 1986 Bronco and 1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max. Also shown are a .50 caliber rifle and an MG42 machine gun. The Right Parts The Right Staff Wholesale Specialist A.J. 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