LOS ANGELES — Prinx Chengshan Tire North America Inc. has added three to its sales team, including Pate Salvan as vice president of sales.
Salvan has 16 years of experience in the industry, previously working in sales with TBC Brands, Toyo Tires U.S.A. Corp., CMA Double Coin Holdings and Michelin North America.
Salvan holds an undergraduate degree from Hartwick College and a master's degree from Bridgewater State University. He joined the company on Aug. 29.
Jerry Granito has been named director of corporate accounts, effective Oct. 3. Granita worked for six years at Toyo Tires.
Finally, Javier Valdez has joined Prinx as regional sales manager for the Western Region, effective Oct. 3. Valdez has more than 14 years of industry experience with Carlstar Group L.L.C./Carlisle Tires, Horizon Tire, TBC and Trelleborg Wheel Systems, according to the Prinx.
Pete Salvan, Javier Valdez and Jerry Granito
"Under Pete's leadership, Jerry, Javier and our other Prinx teammates will play a crucial role in continuing to introduce our Fortune Brand PLT, STR and TBR pproducts and programs to distributors and dealers across the USA and Canada." Samuel Felberbaum, president of Prinx Chengshan Tire North America, said.
Prinx Chengshan Tire North America is a subsidiary of Prinx Chengshan (Shandong) Tire Co., Ltd. The Fortune Tires brand is imported and sold exclusively in North America by Prinx Chengshan Tire North America.
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