Washington Tire: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
So you thought the Washington Tire Corp. (aka American Tire Corp, Colorado Tire Corp., et al) saga was over? You guessed that since the Port of Ephrata canceled the deal that we’d never hear of it again? Well, you were wrong. WTC and all of the characters in this off-Broadway production just keep giving and
Insurance Company Readies for Court Battle with Goodyear
Ukraine insurance company PZU is taking Goodyear to court after the tiremaker, which is a majority shareholder in Polish tire company Dbica, reportedly failed to deliver financial agreements and other documents. The insurer, which itself holds a minority stake in Dbica, asked the company to provide the documents after questions arose about whether Goodyear (which
Port Says ‘No,’ Washington Tire Plant Plan on Hold
Port of Ephrata commissioners voted Monday to terminate negotiations with Washington Tire Corp., which wanted to build a $1 billion tire manufacturing plant site there. The unanimous vote to end talks came after WTC failed to respond to the Port’s request for proof that WTC was a legitimate corporation in the state, and that its
New Size Added to Titan Haul Truck Line
Titan Tire has added a new 27.00R49 size to its haul truck tire line-up. The new Titan DTE4 radial features a deep lug tread pattern for traction and tread life, and the open tread pattern promotes self-cleaning, Titan said. “The mining industry has been ramping up, and we are starting to see greater demand for
2010 Market Profile
There’s no doubt that 2009 was a frustratingly horrible year for everyone in transportation-related industries. For every business – from carmakers and their dealers to parts stores and tire retailers to mining and farming – the downturn meant decreased production, reduced sales and, in some cases, lost marketshare. Huge cost pressures and reduced consumer spending
2010 Brand Study
Certainly tire dealers and the brands they represent and offer go hand-in-hand. Dealers depend on the “value” of the brands they sell, and tire companies depend on dealers to carry their branding and marketing message to the consuming public. For that relationship to thrive, tire brands must deliver the product quality, technical innovation, fill rate,
Heavy Penalty Sought in South Africa Price Fix Scheme
South Africa’s Competition Commission reports it has referred a complaint of collusive tendering, price fixing, information exchange and market allocation against the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) and the four tire manufacturers and suppliers it represents to the Competition Tribunal for adjudication. The Commission’s investigation against the SATMC and member companies Apollo Tyres South
Tire Cage Safety Regulations
Truck tire service, especially the inflation process, can be dangerous or even fatal if not performed according to proper procedures. Due to the number of accidents associated with tire inflation, OSHA now mandates that all truck tires be inflated in an acceptable restraining device. The requirements for safety cages are spelled out in OSHA standards,
Busy Luxembourg Plant Bringing Back Workers
On Aug. 9, Goodyear officially ended the reduced working hours introduced at its tire making facility in Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg during the recession. Following an extended freeze on new recruitment, the company is now seeking new employees, report local media sources. Approximately 170 workers will be taken on in the near future, and the production of
Sales Up, Profits Fall for JK Tyre
JK Tyre & Industries, manufacturer of the JK Tyre, Vikrant and Tornel brands of tire, reported a 32% increase in sales in the first quarter of the Indian financial year. In the three months to June 30, the company achieved a turnover of RS 12,729 million and an operating profit of Rs 730 million. Net