Lockout at Apollo Tyres India Plant
Apollo Tyres has reported the initiation of a lockout at its Perambra, India, factory in Kerala. “With reference to the earlier announcement, Apollo Tyres has now informed BSE that the management has declared lock-out at company’s manufacturing facility at Perambra,” stated an official filing, citing “labor unrest relating to long term settlement negotiations” as the
New Memphis Center Gives Snider 40
Greensboro, N.C.-based Snider Tire has opened its 40th commercial center, this one in Memphis. The 16,000-square-foot facility will employ four initially, but could grow to 10 employees, the company said. The new center will sell new, used and retreaded truck tires, and offer arrange of tire and vehicle services. Snider Tire operates a 65,000-square-foot distribution
AskPatty.com Certification Earned by Two More Dealers
Two more U.S. tire dealers have become certified by the AskPatty.com for Tire Dealers education, certification and marketing program. Sandy, Utah’s Alta View Tires and Service and Southern California’s Mountain View Tire & Service have joined a fast-growing list of North American dealers who have become Certified Female Friendly Tire and Service Centers under the
Effects of Tire Labeling Discussed at U.K. Roundtable
The Guardian has published comments made by the 11 participants in a roundtable discussion about the new European tire labeling system, which will be introduced in November 2012. Operating the Chatham House rule (attributing no comments to those who made them), the discussion was split into the categories of what information the labels will contain
Michelin Launches New Uniroyal UHP Tiger Paw
Michelin North America introduced its new Uniroyal brand ultra high performance tire, the Tiger Paw GTZ All Season. The tire is engineered to meet the UHP needs of drivers of sports cars and sedans in a range of weather conditions, the company said. “The Uniroyal brand resonates with drivers and is known for trust and
Nitto Unveils New Interactive Tire Selector
Nitto Tire launched its new interactive tire selector, available on the tiremaker’s website at NittoTire.com/TireSelector. Unlike traditional vehicle look-up programs, where the recommendations are only generated from vehicle application and tire sizes, Nitto’s new system helps consumers find the right tire based on both their vehicle and their driving preferences, using a plus-size guide and
Michelin Launches Videos to Help Prevent Wheel-Offs
Michelin Americas Truck Tires is using National Tire Safety Week to remind fleet operators, drivers and owner-operators to follow a tire inspection routine to help ensure greater tire and wheel-end safety. In a combined effort with the Tire Industry Association, Michelin produced a video outlining the steps needed to ensure wheel-end safety and help avoid
Hankook Offers Consumers Tire Safety Tips
In coordination with National Tire Safety Week, Hankook Tire America Corp. is offering tips and advice to ensure consumers’ tires are in good working condition for summer travel. “Not maintaining proper tire inflation pressure costs consumers hundreds of dollars during their driving lifetime,” said Bill Bainbridge, director of brand communications for Hankook Tire America Corp.
Be Tire Smart and Drive Safely Into Summer
Correctly maintained tires are critical to the safety of all members of the family, not to mention the safety of everyone else on the road. Is your vehicle – and your customers’ vehicles – ready for the summer? Tire FactsDid you know that when your vehicle is moving down the highway, the amount of each
Uniroyal Rolls out Gift Card, Soccer Giveaways
To continue its commitment to helping consumers save money, Uniroyal Tire said it is offering two year-long giveaways. The $100 Uniroyal Tire Gift Card Giveaway will award 12 monthly winners with a $100 Visa gift card. Uniroyal’s Soccer Ball-A-Day Giveaway gives participants a chance to win a Uniroyal soccer ball every day in 2010. “Providing