Tread Rubber Shipments to Grow 2.8%: RMA

(Akron/Tire Review) According to the Rubber Manufacturers Association’s (RMA) Tread Rubber Market Analysis Committee, total tread rubber shipments will increase 2.8% in 2006, up from 1.9% growth in 2005.

Published: March 27, 2006

The increase will be fueled by economic growth, a strong demand for OTR tires and heavy truck-traffic volumes, the RMA committee reported.

Furthermore, according to the report, continuing strength in construction, increases in the number of trucks, expansion in the manufacturing sector and positive freight trends are expected to sustain total growth of 1.7% through 2008.

This year’s forecast marks the fourth consecutive year that shipments will increase, said the RMA, and represents a total of approximately 16.35 million retreaded tires in the U.S.

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.”