Erin Pustay Beaven

Online Content Editor

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Erin joined the Tire Business staff in May 2016, bringing more than 10 years of journalism experience and a background in social media to her role.

Prior to joining the team at Crain, she was editor of The Suburbanite and affiliated publications in Canton, Ohio, overseeing a staff of 17 writers and three photographers and managing content for two weekly and one biweekly publication.

She also previously served as an education and general assignments writer for The Independent (2005-13) in Massillon, Ohio. She began her career as part-time sports writer for The Repository in Canton.

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Tenneco Inc. has agreed to be acquired by Apollo Global Management in a deal worth $7.1 billion.
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Akron, the Rubber Capital of the World, is the hub of innovation in the rubber industry. For Kumho Tire, it's the heartbeat of the North American tire market.
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Tire makers Bridgestone and Nokian are harnessing the power of the sun for smarter, more sustainable operations. Just how far are they taking this initiative?
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Tire models adapt with technology, innovation

The role of tire modeling is changing, moving quickly from analysis to development.
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AAPEX panel turns spotlight on vehicle data collection

LAS VEGAS — The route you drive, the places you shop, the music you listen to — that's the kind of information that corporations and manufacturers want. And your car is giving it to them, likely without your knowledge.
Jennifer Maher named WiAC's Woman of Year

LAS VEGAS — It was for the passion and dedication exemplified in her work throughout the auto care industry, that Women in Auto Care presented Jennifer Maher with the Woman of the Year Award.
Auto shop owner Kathleen Jarosik is where she 'was supposed to be'

LAS VEGAS — Just about 10 years ago, Kathleen Jarosik made herself a simple promise: No matter what, she was going to fight.
PHOTO GALLERY: Yokohama revs up auto racing sponsorship

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama Tire Corp. has revved up its motorsports sponsorships and participation.
Tweel designer Steve Cron honored at ITEC

AKRON—Steve Cron, co-inventor of Michelin's Tweel, received the Harold Herzlich Distinguished Technology Achievement Award, at the International Tire Exhibition & Conference.
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SUFFIELD, Ohio — Shaesta Waiz's passion for aviation and science brought her to Goodyear's 100-year-old Wingfoot Lake Hangar in Suffield on Aug. 30. There she served as the official christener, welcoming the tire company's newest blimp, Wingfoot Three.
HEART Certified Auto Care's Brian Moak offering franchising opportunities

EVANSTON, Ill.—Brian Moak has an ambitious vision for HEART Certified Auto Care, one that involves growing his three-location tire and auto care business beyond the Chicago area to as many as 100 locations across country.