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Save the date! The next OTAA & Garage Gurus Training Seminar is August 6-8 in Columbus

This year, we’re thrilled to once again collaborate with Garage Gurus to present a complimentary, three-day training program exclusively for OTAA members. The curriculum delves into advanced steering & suspension diagnostics, ABS/stability control & traction control diagnostics, and service writer – brake systems. Don’t let this chance to sharpen your technical skills and keep pace with industry innovations pass you by! Registration opens soon. Visit otaatraining.com for more information.

OTAA Announces Partnership with DCap Claims

The OTAA was pleased to announce a recent partnership with DCap Claims, a company dedicated to aiding businesses in their pursuit of financial recovery from Visa and Mastercard's overcharging of interchange fees, as part of the $5.54 billion payment card settlement.

DCap specializes in providing comprehensive claim filing and settlements support services. With their expertise, DCap works directly with their clients to file claims, maximize their value, and navigate the complexities of the filing process. DCap's commitment extends to communicating with claim administrators, counsel, and ensuring a streamlined journey for OTAA members towards successful recovery.

Join over 100 tire and other automotive suppliers who trust DCap for their recovery needs. The deadline for claim submission is May 31, 2024. Here, you'll find case studies of existing DCap clients detailing Tire and Automotive Supplier businesses’ estimated settlement amounts they are expected to receive.

Please reach out to DCap’s regional director to get the process started:
Megan Kuzma
[email protected]
(786) 543-7234

Please join us for the 2024 OTAA Annual Meeting and Golf Outing on Monday, August 5, 2024.

We will have a great day of golf at the beautiful Country Club at Muirfield Village in Dublin, OH (www.tccmv.com). The event will include a 4-person scramble, box lunch, and outdoor reception following golf. Registration starts at 11:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:00 p.m. Information on registration and sponsorship is coming soon!

From Modern Tire Dealer: Jon Zurcher Joins K&M Tire as Executive VP

K&M Tire Inc. has named Jon Zurcher its new executive vice president. Zurcher most recently served as chief operating officer (COO) of Best-One Tire.

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From Tire Review: Michelin leadership talks EVs, sustainability and airless tires

During Michelin’s Sustainability Summit held at the Sonoma Raceway in California, Michelin North America’s president and CEO, Alexis Garcin, explained how the company plans to reach its goal of manufacturing tires made from 40% renewable or recycled materials by 2030, and 100% renewable or recycled materials by 2050.

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