Greg Gilland to lead Maxam's ag tire efforts

DANVERS, Mass. — OTR/agricultural tire distributor Maxam Tire North America has promoted Gregory Gilland to vice president, global agricultural tires, as part of the company's drive to expand its ag tire business.

Mr. Gilland's "pattern of success" since joining Maxam Tire in 2018 has increased the company's business in the "technically demanding" ag sector and "forged valuable relationships" in the industry, Maxam Tire North America President Troy Kline said.

"With a strong focus on developing and producing the best products for farmers and growers, Greg has given his commitment to delivering value through unparalleled quality and performance to customers," Mr. Kline added.

Mr. Gilland has 20-plus years' experience in the tire industry, including 16 with Michelin North America Inc. and Michelin's Tire Centers Inc. unit. Prior to joining Maxam, he held sales positions with Mitas Tires USA and Alliance Tire America. Before working in the tire industry, he served in the U.S. Navy for 15 years.

Mr. Gilland noted that the challenge for any grower is "to maximize productivity in search of greater yields while also managing evolving costs to ensure improved profits." Maxam's market vision, he added, is to offer radial agricultural tires that "provide the business solutions growers are seeking by delivering improved product performance and uncompromised quality at competitive prices."

Danvers-based Maxam Tire North America is a division of Maxam Tire International S.a.r.l. of Luxembourg, which, in turn, is part of China's Sailun Group.