Michelin’s Nova Scotia Plants Switching to Gas

Published: November 4, 2014

Michelin Canada announced that its tire manufacturing plants in Bridgewater and Waterville, Nova Scotia, will be running on natural gas by the end of the month.

According to local reports, each plant has a natural gas decompression station that will be connected to plant boiler rooms once commissioning is completed.

In a statement, Michelin said it will conduct alarm and connection tests. It also warned that while residents may see a flame from a flare stack, it is considered common during commissioning.

McCarthy Tire Service opens commercial wheel refreshing facility

According to the company, the facility has the ability to refinish over 1,000 wheels per day.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 25, 2024

McCarthy Tire Service recently opened a new in-house commercial wheel refinishing facility. According to the company, the facility has the ability to refinish over 1,000 wheels per day and technicians will utilize equipment for inspection, surface preparation, pre-treatment, and automated coating techniques at the facility.

“We're thrilled to unveil this wheel refinishing facility,” John McCarthy Jr., president of McCarthy Tire Service said. “This investment reflects our dedication to providing our customers with unparalleled efficiency and a one-stop shop for all their commercial tire and wheel needs. By streamlining the refinishing process, we can help fleets minimize downtime and maximize productivity.”