Millhof Named Executive Vice President of Cooper-Standard Automotive
19 June 2000
Millhof Named Executive Vice President of Cooper-Standard Automotive
FINDLAY, Ohio - COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY recently announced the appointment of Roderick F. Millhof as executive vice president of Cooper-Standard Automotive.In his new position, he will be responsible for the company's strategic joint ventures with Nishikawa Rubber Company, Hiroshima, Japan, and Jin Young Standard, Inchon, Korea, as well as sales and marketing strategies across Cooper-Standard Automotive.
Most recently, Millhof served as the president of Cooper-Standard Automotive's global sealing division in Dearborn, Mich. Prior to the formation of Cooper-Standard, he served as president of Cooper's engineered products division. He is also a vice president of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. Millhof is a 40-year veteran of the automotive industry.
"Rod's solid background and track record of success will serve him well in this important new assignment," said James S. McElya, president of Cooper-Standard Automotive, in announcing the appointment.
He attended Roanoke College in Salem, Va., and is a member of the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA).
Company Description
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is headquartered in Findlay, Ohio and specializes in the manufacture and marketing of rubber and plastic products. Products for Cooper's tire group include automobile, motorcycle and truck tires, inner tubes, tread rubber and retreading equipment. In the automotive group, Cooper is an original equipment supplier of sealing, trim, vibration control and hose systems for the automotive industry in North America, Europe and South America. Other products for this group include rubber and plastic sealing components for the refrigeration industry in North America. Cooper has more than 25,000 employees and 77 manufacturing facilities in 13 countries.