Michelin Issues Crane Tyre Advice
Michelin has issued a statement advising customers not to use 445/95R25 X Crane 174F tyres with axle weights of over 15,600 kgs.
Kumho Group Family Feud Intensifies
The AsiaPulse news service reports that all is not well in the world of Kumho.
Bosch Looks to Sell Parts of its Brake Business
(Aftermarketnews.com) AftermarketNews learned that Bosch may be looking to sell off parts of its North American brake business.
Tires from Trees Could Mean Cheaper Production
(Western Farmer-Stockman) Auto owners may someday be riding on tires made partly from trees, using a technology touted to cost less, perform better and save fuel and energy.
Goodyear Appoints Bialosky as General Counsel
The Goodyear Board of Directors elected David Bialosky, executive vice president, general counsel and secretary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., to succeed Thomas Harvie, who announced plans to retire as Goodyear’s general counsel in October.
Full Line Chassis Parts From NAPA
NAPA Auto Parts said its full line of chassis parts is built with top-quality components and precision engineering to stand up to years of use. According to NAPA, you won’t find longer lasting, better performing chassis parts than the tire rod ends, ball joints and idler arms from NAPA Chassis.
Atlas Copco Re-Engineers Compressor Line
Atlas Copco re-engineered its range of small GA compressors (15-40 hp GA+/GA VSD) to provide greater energy savings for dealer. The result is a combination of world-class free air delivery (FAD), increased efficiency, a smaller compressor footprint and lower noise levels. According to the company these engineering breakthroughs have increased FAD from 7% to 17%
Fras-Le Brings Brake Pads to North American Market
(Aftermarketnews.com) Brazilian brake components maker Fras-Le has launched the sale of its new line of brake pads in the North American market.
Hunter Launches New Heavy Duty Truck Balancer
Hunter Engineering Co. said its new GST9600HD ForceMatch wheel balancer offers vibration management and wheel uniformity for a wide range of passenger cars to heavy-duty trucks. The balancer uses loaded roller contact to measure runout of a tire/rim assembly and minimizes wheel-related vibration with pinpoint accuracy. The GSP9600HD can balance wheels from 10 inches to
Cooper Appoints New Operations VP, Plant Manager
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. appointed John Bodart as vice president of its North American tire manufacturing operations and Alex Perry as plant manager at the Texarkana, Ark., manufacturing facility.