2022 TIA OTR Tire Conference to Offer 12 Educational Sessions
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has scheduled 12 general educational sessions and two break-out sessions for its 2022 Off-the-Road Tire Conference, which will take place Feb. 23-26, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa in Miramar Beach, Florida. The educational sessions will focus on training, industry information, professional development and government affairs and
Pirelli Supports Berry College Longleaf Pine Project
Pirelli North America is partnering with the Berry College Longleaf Pine Project, a collaboration between the college and The Nature Conservancy in Georgia to restore rare and essential longleaf pine habitat, just north of Rome, GA, a few miles away from Pirelli’s U.S. factory. The mountain is part of the Berry College campus, and is
Akebono Announces AAPEX 2021 Trivia Contest Winners
The Akebono team presented visitors of their AAPEX booth in Las Vegas with trivia questions to test their knowledge of Akebono. The contest was designed to bring awareness to the companies 40-plus years of OEM, OES and aftermarket expertise in North America, and even challenge the company’s closest followers. “A special thanks for all that
Pirelli Creates Tire for All-Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E GT
Pirelli has equipped the new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, the version of the first all-electric SUV produced by the Blue Oval, with its family of P Zero tires. A new technical collaboration between the two companies has resulted in a specific Pirelli P Zero UHP tire that offers the right balance between
Falken Tires Named Sponsor of Monster Energy Supercross
Falken Tires will return to the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series as an official sponsor joining sister brand Dunlop Motorcycle Tires. The two brands will work together on a dual-branded activation at nine rounds of the exciting stadium and in-field racetrack series. Falken Tires and Dunlop Motorcycle tires are expanding their commitment together to
Kenda Americana Launches New Aluminum Wheels
Kenda Americana Tire and Wheel recently launched its new AM03 and AM04 aluminum wheels designed for the RV and marine trailer markets. Available in the six sizes most popular for trailer tires, the new wheels are made of cast alloy aluminum for solid balance and performance with lower rolling resistance. Additional advantages aluminum wheels offer
Nokian Tyres’ Test Center Earns LEED Platinum Certification
The solar-powered Visitor Center Building at Nokian Tyres’ Spain Test Center has earned LEED v4 Platinum certification for green building leadership. Platinum is the highest LEED certification level. The company has previously announced LEED v4 Gold and Silver certifications of its administration and production facilities in the US. Nokian Tyres’ 300-hectare Test Center is situated
SRNA Promotes Toby Beiner to Chief Financial Officer
New Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA) President and CEO Darren Thomas has appointed Toby Beiner as chief financial officer, overseeing both Falken Tires and Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, effective immediately. Prior to his time at SRNA, Beiner earned his MBA from the University of Southern California and served in several senior-level financial management roles including controller
NRS Brakes Launches Brake Pads for Ford and Lincoln Models
NRS Brakes recently launched new galvanized brake pads designed exclusively for the following makes and models: 2017-2020 Ford Fusion, 2015-2020 Ford Edge, 2017-2019 Ford Escape, 2017-2019 Lincoln Continental, 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX, 2018-2020 Lincoln MKZ and the 2019-2020 Lincoln Nautilus.
Cooper Tire Wins Global 2021 Good Design Award
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced the Cooper Tire Discoverer Rugged Trek all-terrain tire earned a 2021 GOOD DESIGN award from the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design. Founded in 1950, GOOD DESIGN is the oldest and most recognized program for design excellence worldwide. The tire is being honored for its design excellence
Goodyear Names Senior Director Of Investor Relations
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that Christian Gadzinski has been named senior director of Investor Relations. He reports to Christina Zamarro, vice president, Finance & Treasurer. Prior to this appointment, Gadzinski was a director and general manager within Goodyear’s Commercial Truck Tire & Service Centers. He joined Goodyear in 2007 and previously also
The Mufflerman Inc. Acquires Superior Tire & Auto Inc.
The Mufflerman Inc., a portfolio company of Argyle Capital Partners has acquired Superior Tire & Auto Inc. (“Superior Tire”) from Frank Bongiovanni, president, and Howard Minsker, chief executive officer. Founded in 1942, Superior Tire’s president and employees will be remaining with the business and will continue to lead the Superior Tire franchisees and operations as
