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

0000899751-05-000065.txt : 20051031 0000899751-05-000065.hdr.sgml : 20051031 20051031165250 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000899751-05-000065 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20051031 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20051031 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20051031 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TITAN INTERNATIONAL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000899751 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STEEL WORKS, BLAST FURNACES ROLLING MILLS (COKE OVENS) [3312] IRS NUMBER: 363228472 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12936 FILM NUMBER: 051166932 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2701 SPRUCE ST CITY: QUINCY STATE: IL ZIP: 62301 BUSINESS PHONE: 2172286011 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2701 SPRUCE ST CITY: QUINCY STATE: IL ZIP: 62301 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TITAN WHEEL INTERNATIONAL INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930403 8-K 1 form8k.htm TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. FORM 8-K 10-31-05 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

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

EX-99 2 ex99.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED OCTOBER 31, 2005 PRESS RELEASE DATED OCTOBER 31, 2005

Exhibit 99

RODIA NAMED TITAN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND COO

Quincy, IL. - Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI)

October 31, 2005

“I’m very pleased that Ernie is joining the Titan team,” said Chairman and CEO Maurice M. Taylor Jr. “We’re growing, and Ernie can help us expand in our new, exciting future.”

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. At Titan, Rodia will oversee day-to-day operations and guide Titan’s future growth.

Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI), a holding company, owns subsidiaries that supply wheels, tires and assemblies for off-highway equipment used in agricultural, earthmoving/construction, and consumer (i.e. all terrain vehicles and trailers) applications.

Contact: Courtney Leeser, Communications Coordinator

(217) 221-4489