A Note from Tire Review’s Publisher: ‘With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility’
“I have done my best to wield my publisher powers for the greater good, to up the responsibility of the brand… but now it’s time for my responsibilities to shift,” says soon-to-be former Tire Review Publisher Randy Loeser.
Nexen Breaks Ground on New U.S. Tech Center
After a nearly one year delay, Nexen Tire America breaks ground on its new tire technology center in Richfield, Ohio, yesterday. The $5 million, 34,000 sq.-ft. building will include offices, labs, test machines and a 3,000 sq.-ft. tire warehouse.
DAV Mobile Service Office Stops at Major League Tire
When Hankook approached the team at Major League Tire to host a Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Office at their Mentor, Ohio, location, they said yes right away.
Coming Home: Introducing Tire Review’s First Female Editor
When Akron native and NBA superstar LeBron James penned his “coming home” essay announcing his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, he wrote “Nothing is given, everything is earned. You work for what you have.” It was the start of a rebirth in Northeast Ohio. For LeBron, in order to lead the Cavalier franchise, he felt
Classic Jim, Here’s to You
Anyone who Visited Jim’s office was immediately taken with his Jack Daniel’s oak barrel hanging rack. Upon the barrel Jim displayed lanyards from the more than 400 industry events, trade shows, conferences and dealer meetings he attended during his 30 years in the tire industry and 16 years as editor of Tire Review. Every badge
Partners Day Strategy
At its annual Partners Day meeting in Liberia, Costa Rica, Hankook Tire America Corp. provided the 87 dealers in attendance an overview of the tiremaker’s strategy in terms of logistics, production, OE, marketing strategies and R&D technologies. Shawn Denlein, senior vice president of sales for Hankook Tire America Corp., said that significant investments in each
Remembering Jim: A Publisher’s Perspective
Dear tire industry and Tire Review readers, We are still waiting for word from Jim’s family on final arrangements and will pass the information to you when it is available. We thank you for your messages of support and will be sure to share them with his family. As a tribute to Jim, we will
Hankook Unveils Strategy
At its annual Partners Day meeting in Liberia, Costa Rica, Hankook Tire America Corp. provided 87 dealers an overview of the tiremaker’s strategy in terms of logistics, production, OE, marketing strategies and R&D technologies. Sean Denlein, senior vice president of sales for Hankook Tire America Corp., said that in order to be a top tier
Proud to Be a Tire Dealer : Dave Snyder
While waiting for truck tires, an eye-opening experience led Dave Snyder to build his own tire business in Wasilla, Alaska. “I followed my dream to move to Alaska to drive a truck, but saw close friends lose family from being on the road so much. I knew I wanted to open my own business, and
Hankook Partners Learn about New Products, New Council, Renewed Focus
“Hankook was always a fast follower, but we are now first to market with new products and innovations,” Shawn Denlein, Hankook Tire America Corp. vice president of sales told the crowd gathered at the tiremaker’s annual Partners Day event, hosted this year in Cancun, Mexico. “Our foundation has been built through the independent tire dealer
