Pecorelli selected to head Engineered Products' North American unit

Akron, Ohio - Goodyear Engineered Products has elevated Jim Pecorelli to vice president and general manager of its North American region.

Pecorelli, who joined Goodyear in 1982, has served as director of global manufacturing for the business since 2003. Prior to that, he held manager positions for the company´s industrial power transmission product, hose and conveyor belt businesses for eight years.

The commercial product and manufacturing veteran's "expertise and leadership skills strengthen the link between our sales and marketing, manufacturing, and supply chain operations to support continued sales growth," said Engineered Products President Tim Toppen.

From Rubber & Plastics News (A Crain publication)