Matador Gains Trailer OE Contract

(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) In September 2005, Matador Deutschland started negotiating a mutual cooperation agreement with trailer and semi-trailer producer Krone Co.

Published: February 20, 2006

One month later, the first shipments had already been carried out.

Matador shipped 1986 TH1 size 385/65R22.5 tyres. The Slovakia tyre manufacturer now says it is planning to deliver 12,000 to 15,000 more to Krone, covering about 10% of the German company’s needs.

Krone Co. is the second biggest European producer of trailers, semi-trailers and cooler units with a 25 per cent market share. At its Werlte plant, Krone produces 19,000 trailers and semi-trailers units per year. The product line consists of trailers, linkage systems, semi-trailers and motor vehicle bodies. Since April 2000, Krone has produced approximately 2,200 cooler units per year at the plant in Denmark.

TBC Corp. employee children enjoy ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’

The kids had a jam-packed day learning about tires, and even ate lunch with the company’s new CEO, Don Byrd.

By David Sickels

David Sickels is the Editor of Tire Review. He has a history of working in the media, marketing and automotive industries in both print and online.

Published: May 1, 2024

At one of its South Florida NTW distribution centers, as well as TBC Corp.'s Palm Beach Gardens corporate offices, TBC employees recently had the opportunity to show their children the ins and outs of the company's role in the tire industry during "Take Your Child to Work Day." The kids had a jam-packed day learning about tires, taking photos, doing media research, and even eating lunch with the company's new CEO, Don Byrd.