TIA’s Expanded Training Effort a ‘Gift’ That Does Keep on Giving
The big news out of November’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo wasn’t really new "news." Equally, it wasn’t just more of the same. It was, though, perhaps the single biggest opportunity that you, your staff and your business have for a strong, growing future. “Training, training and more training.” That was the mantra recited by incoming
How to Find and Hire High-Quality Employees
Computer technology may be an earth-shaking breakthrough in gathering information, but it can’t always help with one simple problem common to shop owners everywhere: How to find good employees. Countless sociological and economic issues have come into play in recent years that, despite helpful technological advancements, can’t be fully compensated for in the recruitment of
WCTDA and TIA Training in Saskatchewan
The Western Canada Tire Dealers Association and TIA have partnered to hold a series of training programs in Saskatchewan this year. The training programs will include TIA’s certified instructor classes for Automotive (ATS) and Commercial Tire Service (CTS) programs, as well as technician training in earthmover tire service and TPMS. Those attending the certified ATS
Redi-Sensor Wins 2011 AIA Award
Continental’s VDO Redi-Sensor multi-application TPMS sensor won “Best New Product for Import Cars or Trucks” in the 2011 Automotive International Industry Awards competition.
Ateq Earns Innovation Award
TPMS toolmaker Ateq Corp. was a winner of the Innovation 2011 award at the recent 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The award was given specifically for the "sensor check box" developed by Ateq, an accessory that verifies the accuracy of TPMS sensors before they are assembled inside the wheels.
2011 SEMA Show Wrap Up
Missed this year’s Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show? Tire Review has you covered – with the latest news and announcements, plus the hottest new tires and equipment, straight from the show floor.company’s Affiliated Dealer Program and is widely considered as a key player in Bridgestone/Firestone Inc.’s – and the Firestone brand’s – survival from the Ford/Firestone
2011 SEMA Product Showcase
ABC Group is marketing RIMLiner, described as an impervious band that fits across the interior of a wheelSchrader introduced an additional programming option for its EZ-sensor technology. In addition to its handheld programming tool line, the Bartec TPMS Programming Accessory Device (TPMS PAD) is designed to make programming, replacing and relearning TPMS replacement sensors quick
TRIB MD at Tirecon Asia 2011
Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau managing director David Stevens will be a featured speaker at Tirecon Asia 2011, taking place in Shanghai Dec. 14-15. Stevens will deliver "An Overview of the U.S. Retread Market and the Use of Advanced Technology to Improve Retread Quality" to attendees. Tirecon Asia also will focus on policies and regulation,
2011 AIA Import Product and Marketing Award Winners
The Auto International Association (AIA) announced the recipients of the 2011 AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards. The awards recognize products and marketing programs designed to serve the import aftermarket industry. The winners were honored during the recent Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nev. The 2011 winners included: • Best Overall Import
Schrader Electronics For Sale: Reports
Tomkins PLC reportedly plans to sell its Schrader Electronics Ltd. TPMS business for approximately 550 million pounds.