Plant in the U.S.? Maybe, But Not Now, Says Hankook
It’s on the radar screen, but not a priority right now, Hankook Tire America Corp. officials say of the potential to add a tire plant in North America. Hankook officials addressed that question and a number of others during a dinner event last week in Akron to honor Dr. Hwi Joong Kim, Hankook’s chief technology
Daydream Believer: Bruised Brain? Burn Out? What Did I Really Miss?
When the spot came up I really wasn’t paying much attention. I usually tune out when commercials come on, preferring to save my gray matter for more important pursuits. But then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a tire roll up. It wasn’t a commercial for any of the tire companies ‘cause
International Tyre Exhibitors Sign Up for Tyrexpo Asia’09
International exhibitors are already confirming plans for the new products and displays designed to catch the eye of tyre industry buyers at next year’s Tyrexpo Asia March’09 exhibition.
Myth Busting?: OEM Engineer Dispels (and Adds Fuel to) TPMS Myths
Myths are fine if you’re teaching mythology. However, they are a pain in the bay for the automotive aftermarket, especially when dealing with new components like tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). With every new technology, there are inherent learning, maintenance and problem-solving issues. Also, there are accompanying apprehensions and fears. Some concerns are valid; others
One On One With Michelin SA Managing Director Gilles Boudou
(Douglasdale, South Africa/S.A. Treads) A man who first started his tyre career with Michelin 19 years ago as a sales representative and went on to become familiar with every aspect of the business, from the tyre manufacturing process to servicing the commercial sector, marketing and communications, now heads up Michelin Tyres SA.
Better Fuel Economy? Start With a Strong Tire Program
This year, the U.S. interstate highway system marks its 50th anniversary. It is not surprising to drivers who travel these roads that, amid the ever-rising cost of a barrel of oil, and the proliferation of eco-friendly hybrids and alternative fuels, trucks still rule the highways and their many adjoining capillaries. While the percentage of trucks
Information Overload?: New Data Collection Tools Can Help Dealers – But at a Price
When a telephone installer in Canton, Ohio, leaves his service truck, his boss back at headquarters knows. If the installer moves more than 100 yards from his truck, the boss knows that, too. If that installer checks out his son’s baseball game, the boss can ‘see’ the company’s service truck parked at the ball field,
Running Silent: Denman’s New President Quietly Yet Decisively Charts a New Course
Career changes come in many forms, just as challenges do. When Manny Cicero took over as president of Denman Tire Corp. in May, he took on a very challenging career change. Like all small specialty firms, Denman, based in tiny Leavittsburg, Ohio, battles much larger but less agile competitors for sales and share. The tiremaker
Chaos Theory?: Managing Inventory in Today’s Tire Industry
Inventory management today is more important – and more complicated and challenging – than it has ever been in the history of the tire industry, according to Daniel Brown, senior vice president of procurement at American Tire Distributors. “Today’s consumer expects a multi-brand offering at the point of sale,” Brown wrote in a recent article
Small Town Inc.: Down-Home Business Dealings Got You Whipped? Find Your Chi With a Little Balance.
If the thought of dealing with City Hall gives you acid reflux, take a deep breath, relax, and think about boning up on jujitsu. These cleansing breaths are a quick fix if the board of zoning appeals is sitting on your request for a zoning variance or the architectural review board wants you to plant