K&M Tire Honors its Top Shops
Many dealers walked away winners at the K&M Tire Dealer Conference, but only one was given the Mr. Tire / Big 3 Tire Top Shop Award, powered by Hankook Tire America and supported by O’Reilly Auto Parts.
Hercules Launches Redesigned Website
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. has launched its new redesigned website that was created with the goal of increasing usability for customers. In addition, the website has been optimized to be more responsive on mobile devices and can help customers locate a Hercules dealers quicker.
ETI Announces Winners of First-Ever Automaker Awards
The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) has presented its first-ever Automaker Awards. The awards were created to not only show automakers what the perception of them is by the rest of the industry, but to also recognize OE’s that have exceptional engagement with the tool, information, and equipment providers that make up ETI.
Valvoline Opens New HQ in Kentucky
Valvoline recently dedicated the company’s new $35 million, 162,400-square-foot world headquarters in Lexington, Ky.
Registration Open for YANG Leadership Conference
The Young Auto Care Network Group will host its second annual education conference following the Auto Care Association’s Spring Leadership Days.
Marangoni Adds New Dealer in St. Louis
St. Louis, Mo.-based Froesel Tire has joined Marangoni Tread North America as an independent retreader. As a Marangoni dealer, Froesel Tire will now offer Marangoni’s Ringtread to the greater St. Louis area. “We are truly excited about the opportunity to represent Ringtread because it is a premium quality, double contoured, splice-less, American-made precured tread that
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Names Scholarship Recipients
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation announced the recipients of 15 scholarships provided by a grant from the Bosch Community Fund and Robert Bosch LLC, Automotive Aftermarket North America. Bosch and the foundation offer these scholarships to help students in technician programs prepare for the future automotive workforce. Bosch donated $100,000 to the University of
Titan Hosting FAA Auctions, Ride & Drives
Titan Tire Corp. has unveiled its 2015 schedule for 2015 farm shows and community events. The tiremaker will host eight ride & drives and several tire auctions benefiting the Future Farmers of America. “In 2014 alone, we raised more than $200,000 for regional and state FFA chapters through our tire auctions at farm shows and
Congress Acts! Prepares to Make Eco-Innovation Nearly Impossible
A seemingly minor legislative move in Congress (wait a minute, something happened in Congress?) could have massive ramifications to the tire industry. HR 4012 – the Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 – would force the EPA to find, access, make public and verify independently ALL scientific and technical information connected to any proposed action
Part 4: A Look Back at the Early Days of the Akron Rubber Industry
Ralph C. Busbey, a newspaper reporter and one time Akron bureau chief for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, became the third editor of the India Rubber Review (now Tire Review) in 1924. He wrote a section focused on the early days of the Akron rubber industry for “A Centennial History of Akron 1825-1925,” a book published