Tire Manufacturers Slated to Present at Traction 2015 Conference

Smithers Rapra’s Traction 2015 conference will bring together tire industry leaders from May 19-21 at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville.

The conference and exhibition will bring together tire OEMs, Tier 1-4 system and component suppliers, and materials producers to discuss supplier and consumer needs, material technology advancements, policy and regulations and tire industry business dynamics, according to show organizers.

“The mission of Traction 2015 is ‘innovate regardless of the obstacles,’” said Conference Director Andrew T. Smaha. “By offering direct access to industry leadership and insights from the most-connected individuals throughout the supply chain, the stage is set for honest and impactful discussions of our current and future realities”

Tire manufacturers – including Goodyear, Pirelli, Michelin and Bridgestone – will present the latest advances and innovations in the industry at the conference. CSX Intermodal Terminals, FedEx Fleet and Polaris Industries will give insights into the business dynamics of developing, selecting and operating tires in agricultural, off-road, intermodal and fleet vehicles applications. The NTSB, Gillespie Automotive Safety Services and the RMA will share perspectives on passenger vehicle tire safety, the impact of global regulations on the tire industry, and more.

Rounding out the rest of the Traction 2015 agenda are presentations from Ford Motor Co., American Pacific Industries, Arizona Chemical, Cabot Corp., Consumers Union, Discount Tire, DuPont, J.D. Power, Notch Consulting, Penton | WardsAuto and Sumitomo Rubber Industries. For a full conference agenda, click here.

For more information about Traction 2015: Driving the Industry Forward, visit tractionsummit.com.

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.”