TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. FORM 8-K 10-31-05




UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2005



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)


Illinois
1-12936
36-3228472
(State of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2701 Spruce Street, Quincy, IL 62301
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(217) 228-6011
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT
 

 
Item 5.02  DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
 

Ernest J. Rodia has joined Titan International, Inc. as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), the company’s Board of Directors announced. The appointment is effective November 1, 2005. The Board of Directors appoints this position annually, as with all officer positions.
After an extensive career with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Rodia retired as vice president of global engineering and manufacturing technology in December 2003. He began with Goodyear in 1966 as a squad trainee in Akron, Ohio, and held positions in engineering, manufacturing and leadership roles. In 1972, Rodia was a member of the start-up design team for Goodyear’s entry into radial tires and has directed tire manufacturing for the company’s Europe and Asia markets. After a short retirement, Rodia rejoined Goodyear as plant manager of the Kelly-Springfield/Goodyear Farm Tire plant in Freeport, Illinois. He earned a mechanical engineering degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and a management degree from Harvard University. Rodia, who is 62, has signed a three year contract with standard terms and conditions and normal company benefits.
A press release announcing this appointment was made on October 31, 2005. The press release is attached as exhibit 99.
 

 
Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
 

 
(c) Exhibits
 
 
99
Titan International, Inc.’s press release dated October 31, 2005, regarding Rodia named Titan Executive Vice President and COO
 

 

 





SIGNATURE


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.




 
TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
 
(Registrant)

Date:
October 31, 2005
By:
/s/ Kent W. Hackamack
     
Kent W. Hackamack
     
Vice President of Finance and Treasurer
     
(Principal Financial Officer and
     
Principal Accounting Officer)


EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.
Description
   
 
99
 
Titan International, Inc.’s press release dated October 31, 2005, regarding Rodia named Titan Executive Vice President and COO