Galgo Adds 3 New Sizes of Trailer Axle Tread Design

Pre-Q Galgo Rubber Ltd. has expanded their Trailer Axle (TA) product line to include three new sizes.

Published: June 25, 2018

Pre-Q Galgo Rubber Ltd. has expanded their Trailer Axle (TA) product line to include three new sizes.

This Pre-Q brand tread design, which has been developed for freeway application, is now available in widths of 9 4/8-in. (240 mm), 9 7/8-in. (250 mm) and 11 3/8-in. (290 mm), and a depth of 12/32-in. (9.5 mm).

Due to its design features, the TA tread offers customers worldwide, an additional light band option, while delivering outstanding performance to free axles, and providing excellent mileage and even wear, as a result of its lateral buttress ribs. In addition, the TA tread design has been awarded SmartWay Certification due to its ability to provide lower rolling resistance, lessen fuel consumption, and reduce greenhouse gas effects.

Goodyear names new Americas unit president

Ryan Waldron joined Goodyear in 2003, serving in leadership roles in finance and supply chain for multiple North America business areas.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 23, 2024

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Ryan Waldron as president of the company's Americas business unit, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart. He succeeds Steven R. McClellan, who retired on April 1.

"At Goodyear, our customers are at the center of everything we do, and in Ryan Waldron, we have a customer-centric, execution-focused business leader with a deep understanding of both the marketplace and all aspects of our business, as well as a proven track record of delivering results," Stewart said. "I am thrilled to announce him as president of Goodyear's Americas business and have enormous confidence that under his leadership, both the company and our customers will reach even greater levels of success."