Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Ken Cates, a 26-year veteran who received several medals through his career, has been named the winner of Nexen Tire America Inc.'s Nexen Hero III campaign.

LAS VEGAS — In early November, the automotive world met in Las Vegas to see the latest in products and innovations. 
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, held Nov. 5-8, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, featured 2,400 exhibiting companies across 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space.
At the nearby Sands Expo Convention Center, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) was held Nov. 5-7, and featured 2,500 exhibiting companies and 5,500 booths.
Here is a look at some of the sights captured by Tire Business staffers while covering the events. 
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Don Blythe's legacy as a champion for the tire recycling industry was enhanced recently with the dedication in his honor of a soft-surface playground composed of more than 1,000 recycled tires not far from Mr. Blythe's home in Surrey.

As a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, Bob Kellogg flew helicopters almost from the time he joined the Navy in 1983 until he retired from the service academy 14 years later. Today, his feet are planted firmly on the ground as president of Warren Tire Service Center Inc., while he also directs the bird's-eye view of the dealership's strategy and growth, at the same time mentoring the third Kellogg generation, daughter Megan Kellogg, as she takes a more active role with the company.