Bridgestone’s Danielson to Keynote Speeches at NATRE
Kurt Danielson, president of Bridgestone Commercial Group, will answer questions during a Keynote: Tireside Chat during the North American Tire & Retread Expo (NATRE). In addition to Danielson’s Tireside Chat, there are several other educational programs during NATRE, including two panel discussions and seven seminars. Educational seminars run from 11:30-2 p.m. on April 19 and
North American Tire & Retread Expo Creates Mr. OTR Retread Contest
The 2016 North American Tire & Retread Expo will host a new retread tire contest – the 2016 Mr. OTR Radial Retread Tire Contest. Both procured and mold cured retreaded OTR radial tires up to 25 inches – that are produced for commercial use or for sale – are eligible for entry. A panel will
Miss Retread 2016 Tire Contest Still Open
The North American Tire & Retread Expo is still accepting entries for the Miss Retread Truck Tire Contest. Separate contests will be hosted for precured tires and mold cured retreaded TBR tires produced for commercial use. The company that presents the most beautiful retreaded tire in each category will be selected as the winner. Each
Hankook, Vibram Collaborate on Concept Tires, Shoes
Hankook Tire Co. and shoe maker Vibram’s collaboration of three shoes and two concept tires debuted during the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany. Hankook Tire’s off-road concept tires, the DynaMIX and DynaSYNC, took inspiration from the flexible blocks on the outer soles of Vibram’s hiking shoes that are designed to change their contact positions
Miss Retread Contest Returns for 2016 Tire & Retread Expo
The North American Tire & Retread Expo is accepting entries for its annual Miss Retread Truck Tire Contest. Separate contests will be held for precured tires and mold cured retreaded TBR tires produced for commercial use. The company that presents the most beautiful retreaded truck tire in each category will be selected as the winner.
Year One In the Books
The inaugural North American Tire & Retread Expo, held in New Orleans from April 15 to 17, came to a close after three days filled with industry speakers, training seminars, an international retread contest, a tradeshow and conferences. Show organizers even took the occasion to announced a six-year commitment to extend the show. One hundred
2015 Miss Retread Contest Contenders Announced
Twenty companies have entered the inaugural North American Tire & Retread Expo’s Miss Retread Truck Tire Contest, which will take place during the three-day tradeshow. The following companies will submit a retreaded truck tire as a contestant in the contest: Action Tire, Area Wholesale Tire, Allied Oil & Tire, Bauer Built, Brahlers Trucker’s Supply, Centre