TGI, Tireco Announce Distribution Deal
Tire Group International and Tireco Inc. have entered into a distribution arrangement that will allow TGI to exclusively distribute Geotrac, Geostar and Milestar branded tires throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. TGI will offer those brands on a direct factory basis and will also offer a fill-in program from its headquarters warehouse in Miami. Tire
Board Nominees Set, TIA Election Opens
Twenty-three individuals have volunteered to serve on the TIA Board of Directors, placing their names in nomination for election to one of six open seats. Among the 23 nominees are seven independent tire dealers/retreaders. The 2012 board election has opened, and will run through Sept. 1, TIA said. Members can place their board votes online
Hawkins Now Heads Titan Mining Services
Titan International has named Paul Hawkins the new head of its subsidiary Titan Mining Services. Hawkins, who previously served in OTR sales and production at Titan, will report directly to Titan International chairman and CEO Morry Taylor. “Paul understands the complete range of products and what needs to be done as Titan expands into this
‘Grizz Squad’ Goes Face-to-Face With Customers
Titan Tire launched a new service – tagged as ‘The Grizz Squad’ – to provide "more one-on-one interaction" with its agricultural and OTR tire customers. In turn, Titan said, those interactions will help the tiremaker “develop tire solutions that meet real-world customer needs.” The objective of the The Grizz Squad, Titan stated, “is to increase
Techking Opens Canadian Tire Service Center
Techking Tires Ltd. has opened its first OTR Techking Service Center in Canada. The China-based tire manufacturer has chosen Pneus Lanoraie Inc. as its partner in the area and will now offer what it calls a “one-stop repairing and retreading service” to its Canadian customers in Quebec Province and neighboring territories. According to Techking, Pneus
Ag Tiremakers Gear Up for Another Near-Record Year
After a record year in 2011, the North American farm market is still strong. Though the U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) predicts declines in net farm income for 2012 compared to last year, ag tire manufacturers remain positive, considering 2011’s final numbers – $100.9 billion, up 28% from 2010, and the highest value on record. For
Camoplast Solideal Buys Florida Dealer
Camoplast Solideal, through its U.S. subsidiary Solideal USA Inc., acquired the assets of Forklift Tires of Florida, based in Jacksonville, Fla. Camoplast Solideal said the acquisition would strengthen its position in the state. We are happy to welcome Forklift Tires of Florida to the Camoplast Solideal family,” said Bob Bulger, vice president of Americas. “They
Loader Land Speed Record Broken on Bridgestones
World speed records for passenger cars may be approaching the 250 mph or 400 km/h range, but it is possible to be a record breaker at more modest speeds. Bridgestone Corp. reports a Volvo wheel loader fitted with its VHS tires has broken 103 km/h, creating a new world speed record for this type of
Conti Buys Rest of Malaysian JV
Since 2003, Continental AG has held an increasing share in the Malaysian tire business it ran together with Sime Darby Allied Products Berhad. Now the German company has acquired the outstanding 30% share in Continental Sime Tyre Sdn. still owned by its joint venture partner, and the operation has become a fully-owned subsidiary of Continental.
CMA Appoints New Double Coin Field Service Engineer
China Manufacturers Alliance has hired David Smothers as Double Coin’s new field service engineer. Smothers began his career at Continental Tire North America as a tire builder in 1995 and rose to a supervising position at the company’s Mt. Vernon, Ill., facility. Beginning in 2006, he became a field service engineer for the western U.S.,