BKT Launches Website for XTRACTOR 2018

As the Xtractor Around the World 2018 trip through South Africa departs April 2, BKT Tires, a sponsor of the trip, has launched a website dedicated to following the journey of the McCormick tractors decked out in BKT's Agrimax tires.

Published: April 3, 2018

As the Xtractor Around the World 2018 trip through South Africa departs April 2, BKT Tires, a sponsor of the trip, has launched a website dedicated to following the journey of the McCormick tractors decked out in BKT’s Agrimax tires.

The mini website, Xtractor.bkt-tires.com, has pages you can follow on the route the tractors will take with real-time updates from the journey. It will highlight stops along the route with local tire dealers, the Nampo trade fair and two humanitarian projects.

You can also follow Xtractor on the trip’s official social media channels – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube and LinkedIn.

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.”