Winhere Brake Parts has added Tony McKey as its new director of friction category. Prior to joining Winhere, McKey spent 26 years with NAPA Auto Parts and most recently was the director of category management for the NAPA Brakes offering. Winhere says McKey’s aftermarket experience spans a variety of leadership...
The final winter test programs have come to an end at Pirelli’s Sottozero Center in Lapland, Sweden, while the summer test programs are just about to begin. Pirelli’s winter testing facility will now host tests in summer as well, a move that has come about thanks to the increased need...
Nexen Tire America, Inc announced it will once again serve as the title sponsor and official presenting partner of the 2022 Manchester City Cup Presented by Nexen Tire which takes place this Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-30 at the Surf Cup Sports Complex in Del Mar, California and the SoCal Sports Complex...
Milwaukee Tool has announced the construction of its newest facility in Mississippi. Located in Grenada County, Milwaukee Tool’s latest expansion will accommodate the company’s growing power tool accessories and power tool business, and will also serve as a centralized repair facility. The new location will create more than 800 new...
Yokohama Tire Corporation will implement a price increase on its consumer replacement tires and commercial truck tires sold in the U.S., effective July 1. The company says the increase is in response to the “unparalleled rise in costs associated with materials and operations.”
The Tire Industry Association has reorganized its leadership team in a move to create an organizational structure that will better serve TIA’s mission into the future, CEO Richard Gust has announced. The changes include new titles and responsibilities for long-time TIA executives Sandra Martinez, who becomes chief operating officer; Kevin...
Trelleborg exhibited its tire solutions for sustainable operations in waste management and construction industries, while BKT showcased several heavy-duty tires representing the BKT Earthmax All-Steel radial tire at Waste Expo 2022. According to Trelleborg, attendees at the Trelleborg booth saw an eye-catching neon wheel loader fitted with tires from the...
From May 24-26, the international tire and wheel industry will meet again for The Tire Cologne in Cologne following two years of restrictions due to the corona pandemic. A total of around 300 companies and brands from 35 countries are expected to present their products and services. Sustainability will be...
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC. is recalling certain TKC80, ContiGo!, K62, and LB Continental Motorcycle tires. Cracks longer than 3/16 in. may develop in the tread grooves, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...
K&M Tire, Inc. has acquired Midtown Tire, located in Rochester, New York. The transaction has been closed and K&M Tire will begin operating from the warehouse effective Monday, May 23. K&M Tire says it is excited about the opportunity to welcome Midtown employees and serve its customers. “We’ve had a...
