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Eastland Tire Exhibits at MINExpo 2008
The
National Mining Association (NMA) hosted its once every four year
event “MINExpo International” on September 22-24, 2008 in Las Vegas,
Nevada. Eastland Tire was pleased to be a first time exhibitor at
this remarkable and successful event. The excitement on the trade
show floor was undeniable as industry experts, mining company
personnel and manufacturing and service companies all viewed the
latest and greatest products available to the mining industry. The
attendance for this event was at an all time high and a reflection
of the continued strength of the industry. For Eastland Tire, it was
a perfect opportunity to increase our visibility and name
recognition as a major player in the highly sought after 57” and 63”
radial mining tire segment. In addition to our display at Booth 775,
Eastland Tire also hosted a cocktail
reception for its clients and potential clients providing a more
in-depth look at the products and services Eastland Tire is offering
to the mining community. If you happened to stop by during the show,
thank you for saying hello and for your interest in our products and
services. As always, please contact us to request additional
information on how Eastland Tire can help you with your tire needs.
About Eastland Tire, LLC
Eastland Tire, LLC is a newly formed company
engaged in the sales of off-the-road (OTR) tires to the mining and
construction industries and is headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia.
For Information in
Australia, SE Asia, Africa and Middle East:
Martin Fester, Vice President Sales & Marketing
Australia, SE Asia, Africa & Middle East
Eastland Tire Australia Pty Ltd.
83 William Street
Brighton, VIC 3186
61 (0) 438 721 621
mfester@eastland-tire.com
For Information in US and
Canada:
Jorge Paramo,
Vice President Sales & Marketing
The Americas and Canada
225 Townpark Drive, Suite 450
Kennesaw, GA 30144
770-373-4530 office
770-373-4501 fax
678-848-8168 cell
jparamo@eastland-tire.com
Eastland Tire, LLC Creates Australian Subsidiary and Hires OTR Industry Veteran for Senior Sales Role
(Kennesaw, Ga.) July 11, 2008 – Today, Eastland Tire announced that the company has created an Australian subsidiary and hired Martin Fester as its Vice President Sales & Marketing for Australia, South East Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
“The creation of Eastland Tire Australia Pty Ltd and the hiring of Martin are significant steps in our goal of becoming a best-in-class supplier of OTR tires on a worldwide basis,” said James P. Berresse, president and CEO of Eastland. “Australia, South East Asia, Africa and the Middle East have vast and significant mining operations and we anticipate filling a portion of the OTR tire needs for the companies with operations in these parts of the world especially in the 40.00R57, 53/80R63 and 59/80R63 tire sizes though our agreement with Titan International.”
Martin and Eastland Tire Australia Pty Ltd will be headquartered in Melbourne. His email is mfester@eastland-tire.com and his office telephone number is 61 (0) 438 721 621.
“We are fortunate to have someone of Martin’s caliber join our team. Martin comes to us from Michelin Australia and has over 10 years of sales and commercial experience working with the mining companies in these regions of the world on their OTR tire needs.” said Berresse.
About Eastland Tire, LLC
Eastland Tire, LLC is engaged in the sales of
off-the-road (OTR) tires to the mining and construction industries
and is headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia. Eastland Tire, LLC and
Eastland Tire Australia Pty Ltd sell the full product line of OTR
tires manufactured in the U.S. by Titan under the Titan and General
brand names.
For Information Contact:
James P. Berresse, President & CEO
Eastland Tire, LLC
Phone: 770-373-4500
Email:
contact@eastland-tire.com
Eastland Tire Hires Jorge Paramo for Vice President Sales and Marketing Role
(Kennesaw, Ga.) April 1, 2008 – Today, Eastland Tire announced that the company has hired Jorge Paramo as its Vice President Sales & Marketing for North America, South America and Europe.
“In our goal of becoming a
best-in-class supplier of OTR tires on a worldwide basis it is
essential that we have a world class team,” said James P. Berresse,
president and CEO of Eastland. “Jorge has an extensive commercial
and sales background earned through years of international
experience with Euromaster in
Jorge will be located in the company’s main office located in Kennesaw, Ga. He can be reached via email at jparamo@eastland-tire.com and by phone at 1.770.373.4530.
“We are very please to have Jorge join our team. His most recent position as VP, Earthmover Product Line for Michelin North America is certainly relevant to our efforts to serve the worldwide market for the ultra class mining tire sizes 40.00R57, 53/80R63 and 59/80R63 that we have secured under a long-term agreement with Titan International and he will greatly enhance our sales and marketing presence” said Berresse.
About Eastland Tire, LLC
Eastland Tire, LLC is a newly formed company
engaged in the sales of off-the-road (OTR) tires to the mining and
construction industries and is headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia.
For Information Contact:
James P. Berresse, President & CEO
Eastland Tire, LLC
Phone: 770-373-4500
Email:
contact@eastland-tire.com
Eastland Tire, LLC Enters into OTR Tire Dealer Agreement with Titan International, Inc.
(Kennesaw, GA) February 4, 2008 - Today, Eastland Tire announced that the company entered into a dealer agreement with Titan International, Inc., in which Eastland Tire has secured a long-term source of Titan’s off-the-road (OTR) tires including the new 57- and 63-inch giant mining radial tires that Titan is currently developing.
“Eastland Tire was recently formed to serve the mining and construction industry needs for OTR products. Many of these products have been in short supply over the past few years and Eastland is committed to becoming a best-in-class supplier on a worldwide basis,” said James P. Berresse, president and CEO of Eastland. “Our initial focus will be on selling the full range of Titan and General branded OTR tires including the giant mining tires currently under development and establishing long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with our customer base.”
Under the terms of its agreement with Titan, Eastland Tire will begin selling a portion of Titan’s giant mining tire production in the second quarter of 2008 and significantly ramp up its sales of these products in step with Titan’s expansion plans. In addition, Eastland now has the ability to sell all of the existing Titan OTR tires manufactured under the General brand name.
“Titan is a world class manufacturer of OTR products with a long history of U.S.-based manufacturing and innovation. We are very pleased with our new relationship with Titan and look forward to serving the market needs for many years to come,” said Berresse.
About Eastland Tire, LLC
Eastland Tire, LLC is a newly formed company
engaged in the sales of off-the-road (OTR) tires to the mining and
construction industries and is headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia.
For Information Contact:
James P. Berresse, President & CEO
Eastland Tire, LLC
Phone: 770-373-4500
Email:
contact@eastland-tire.com

