Memo  12/19/05

Kanoh returning to Japan

After 18 years of service at CoPAR / T.RAD North America in Hopkinsville , Kentucky , Harry Kanoh will be returning to Japan at the beginning of the New Year.

After graduating from Keio University in 1970, Harry joined Toyo Radiator Sales Section in Tokyo .  In 1973, he was transferred to the Sales Section in Hadano Works and was promoted to Sales Manager in 1984.

In 1988, Harry transferred to Hopkinsville , Kentucky as Vice President & Director of Toyo Radiator USA where he assisted in the start-up of a new joint venture company between Long Manufacturing and Toyo Radiator named CoPAR Inc.  In 2001, Harry became a Managing Director of Toyo Radiator and President of CoPAR.  In 2004, Harry became Chairman of CoPAR, now named T.RAD North America . 

Currently, Harry Kanoh has responsibility for TRA (T.RAD North America ), TRC ( T.RAD Czech Republic ), and TRI (T.RAD Italia).  Although Harry will now be located at T.RAD Headquarters in Tokyo , Japan , he will still have management responsibilities for these three off-shore businesses.  Therefore, Harry will be visiting Hopkinsville on a regular basis in the course of his responsibilities.

Please join me in thanking Harry for his service and continued support of T.RAD North America , and wishing him the best in his transition back to Japanese life after being a southern redneck for 18 years!

 John Trapp

Vice President – TRA

12-17-05