Bridgestone Renews Sponsorship for Minddrive Summer Tour
Bridgestone Americas has renewed its sponsorship and volunteer effort for Minddrive, a non-profit educational program that uses automobile and experiential learning techniques to teach at-risk high school students about math and science. To help fuel Minddrive’s 2014 initiatives, the Bridgestone will provide $30,000 in funding, as well as hands-on volunteers who will give more than
Tire Discounters Aims for the Sky in World Record Attempt
To celebrate the grand re-opening of its first store in Cincinnati, the founder of Tire Discounters, in cooperation with Falken Tires, will attempt to break the world record for the tallest stack of tires. According to Guinness World Records, the current record for tallest stack of tires stands at 19.77 feet and was set on
Yokohama Names Funkhouser Director of Commercial Dealer Business
Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) has promoted of Dan Funkhouser to director of commercial dealer business responsible for all commercial dealer and associated national account business. “Funkhouser has more than 25 years of experience in the tire business,” said Rick Phillips, YTC senior director of commercial and OTR sales. “He has earned the strong respect of
Wells Talks About Goodyear EMEA Plans
Top-ranking Goodyear executive Darren Wells was parachuted into the leadership of Goodyear Dunlop Europe Middle East and Africa in October 2013. Having come from the position of Goodyear global CFO, the move was pitched as something of a reshuffle of the company’s global leadership. However, with Arthur de Bok having been EMEA president since February
TIA Accepting Tire Industry HOF Nominations
The Tire Industry Association is accepting nominations for the 2014 Tire Industry Hall of Fame through July 7. Recognition in the Hall of Fame is open to individuals in the tire industry, including manufacturers, inventors, publishers, equipment suppliers, tire association executives, tire dealers, tire and rubber recyclers and retreaders. The award may be presented posthumously.
STS Opens New N.J. Location
Somerset Tire Service (STS) has opened new retail branch – a six-bay, full-service tire and automotive service center – in Whiting, N.J. “As an employee-owned company, we know it’s crucial to provide our customers and neighbors with quality service,” said Bill Caulin, STS president. “We’re grateful we’ve been able to serve many of our communities
Sentury Tire Increases Size Offerings in Landsail Lines
Sentury Tire Americas said it has added sizes to its Landsail LS588 UHP and Landsail LS588 SUV/CUV lines. “The LS588 tire series offer drivers a unique blend of performance, comfort and low road noise,” said Max Wee, director of sales for Sentury Tire Americas. “We feel that there are not many tires available that provide
Scholarship Opportunities Available for Tire Leadership Program
The Center for Tire and Service Education (CTSE) is seeking corporate scholarship funding for participants in Tire Leadership 21, a new business education program targeting North American independent tire dealers. Tire Leadership 21, which launches in mid-April, was designed to develop the next generation of tire dealer managers and owners. It covers a wide range
N.J. Tire Dealers Set Golf Classic Schedule
The New Jersey State Tire Dealers Association’s 2014 Memorial Golf Classic is slated for May 13 at the Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough, N.J. This year’s event will honor the memory of: Gerry “The Captain” Boyle, Vince Gabriele, Max Shulman, John Kirwan Jr., Artie Paul, Howard Bamdas and Joe Belford Sr. Advance payment of
Myers Debuts MTS Xpress Vending at Annual Sales Meeting
Myers Tire Supply paired its recent annual sales meeting with a vendor fair. The event – MTS Power of One – was the first of its kind for Myers as the company invited not only its district sales managers, but also its 160 sales representatives. Todd Smith, vice president and general manager for Myers Tire
Hankook Rolls Out Smart Flex Drive Tire
Hankook Tire launched its new Smart Flex DL12 long/regional haul drive position commercial truck tire at this week’s Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. The tire will be available in the third quarter of 2014 in six sizes: 11R22.5 14- and 16-ply, 11R24.5 14- and 16-ply, 295/75R22.5 and 285/75R24.5. Henkook said the Smart Flex DL12
Green Arc Tire, AirBoss Partner in Eco Tires Creation
Green Arc Tire Manufacturing and rubber mixer AirBoss of America have formed a supply partnership that will add jobs at their facilities in St. Marys and Kitchener, Ont., respectively. AirBoss Rubber Compounding will produce up to 24 million pounds of rubber compound annually for Green Arc tires, creating 20 new jobs in Kitchener. “We’re delighted