Hankook Breaks Ground on First U.S. Plant
Exactly one year after Hankook Tire Co. entered into an agreement with the Clarksville- Montgomery County, Tenn., government to build a tire production facility, government officials, Hankook executives, media, guests, and business partners gathered on Oct. 9 to break ground for Hankook’s first U.S.-based tire plant and eighth global production facility. The 469-acre greenfield plant
Bridgestone Refreshes Global Site
Bridgestone Corp. recently redesigned and re-launched its global website, www.bridgestone.com. Bridgestone refreshed the site’s design while adding to available content, making the site more appealing and easier to use, the company said. In the future Bridgestone plans to continually improve its website to enhance the user experience, the tiremaker said.
BFG Takes on Baja With New All-Terrain Tire
The Mexican state Baja California has been the backdrop of off-road racing for many decades and hosts both the Baja 500 and Baja 1000. The sand, silt, jagged rocks, grated and winding roads – as well as steep hills – make the region a natural roller coaster, and an off-roading playground. It is in this
Nitto Expands Grappler Line, Intros New Gen
Long viewed as a niche segment player in the UHP and light truck/SUV markets, Nitto Tire USA Corp.’s focus on those segments has brought the company a lot of notoriety among enthusiasts. In more recent times, Nitto has made strides in broadening its product screen, giving its dealers more products to address a wider range
Two New Tires Get Their Own Road Trip
Toyo Tire USA Corp. used the imminent official launch of two important new tires to redefine its dealer education efforts and expand its consumer event presence. Coming to the market in September are a pair of all-new tires that Toyo feels will help dealers by filling two distinct, strong market segments. The Open Country R/T
Canadian Dealer Firebombed
A tire store in Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Québec, was set on fire last week when someone threw a Molotov cocktail through the window, according to authorities. The fire department got the fire under control within an hour and the case was handed over to an arson squad. Police hope surveillance video might help identify the perpetrator.
Wix Filters Celebrates 75 Years
Wix Filters celebrated 75 years of business with a Founder’s Day event and a $7,500 donation to the local school system. “This is a momentous day and milestone in WIX’s remarkable history,” said Keith Wilson, Affinia Group president and CEO. “For the past 75 years, this business has fostered a tradition of growth, innovation and
New Faces, Fresh Strategy For Falken
The sounds of tire studs clattering over the brick downtown streets is disarming to those less familiar with the crunching gravel-like noise. But that’s a familiar reminder of spring for the residents of Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland and largest town on the 40,000-square-mile volcanic island of 325,670 people – the most sparsely populated
Conti Takes a New Tone to Its Gold Dealer Meeting
Over the nearly 10 years of its Gold Dealer Meetings, Continental Tire the Americas has alternately spent time apologizing for poor fill rates or addressing other shortfalls in product, production or pricing. Such is the lot for a company that has been both building and repairing itself over the last decade. This year’s gathering –
ITDG Recaps Successes of Record Year
In 2013, the Independent Tire Dealers Group saw the addition of 22 new dealers representing 101 total locations in 16 different states. “We are very excited about the growth of the Group in 2013,” said Michael Cox, president and CEO. “We are now represented in 34 states with 500-plus locations and are continuing to expand
Del-Nat Recycling Program Holds Value in 2013
Del-Nat Tire Corp. reported it helped save the equivalent of 204 trees in 2013 through its recycling program of office and warehouse waste at its facility in South Memphis. The company said it also saved 40 cubic yards of landfill space and 84,000 gallons of water last year, according to information provided in an annual
Conti’s Williams Addresses Fleet Tire Trends
Continental Tire’s executive vice president for truck tires in the Americas, Paul Williams, addressed the state of the industry for the next decade during a press conference at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Looking forward, Williams said Continental’s emphasis on research and development allows the company to not just respond to, but anticipate market demands. He