TRAC Welcomes New Chairman of the Board
TRAC announced that Harold Philips, COO for Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., will serve as the association’s chairman of the board for the 2014/2015 term. Philips was appointed as TRAC’s chairman at the June Annual General Meeting. He will be re¬sponsible for Canada’s commercial operations including the passenger and light truck, medium truck and retread
With Imports Growing, Isn’t it Time for Representation?
It was with great interest that I read of Federal Tire Corp. and Kenda Rubber Industrial Co. joining ITMA in Europe. ITMA is the Imported Tire Manufacturers’ Association, which now has 21 members and is charged with representing and supporting the best interests of those firms importing tires into Europe. “With the sheer volume of
Exploiting SmartWay
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the U.S. EPA’s SmartWay program. This “unique collaboration” between freight shippers, fleets and logistics companies focuses on improving “fuel efficiency and reduced emissions from freight transport.” To do so, though, it relies heavily on voluntary action by all parties, particularly those that produce truck components and accessories that
Exploiting SmartWay
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the U.S. EPA’s SmartWay program. This “unique collaboration” between freight shippers, fleets and logistics companies focuses on improving “fuel efficiency and reduced emissions from freight transport.” To do so, though, it relies heavily on voluntary action by all parties, particularly those that produce truck components and accessories that
New Officers, Board Set for RAC
The Rubber Association of Canada held its 92nd annual meeting in June, electing new officers and board members for 2012. The annual meeting included a day of golf at the Royal Woodbine Golf Club in Toronto. The RAC’s new chairman is Doug Hamilton of Goodyear Canada Inc. First vice chairman is Peter Allen of Michelin
Recycling Symposium Set for October in Toronto
The Rubber Association of Canada will host its second Rubber Recycling Symposium, Oct. 17-19 in Toronto. Themed “A Balancing Act: Seeking Equilibrium Between Social Objectives And Economic Realities,” the 2012 edition is also being sponsored by the Rubber Manufacturers Association and Ontario Tire Stewardship. The event will be held at the Sheraton Centre Hotel, and room
Reaction to ‘Misleading’ Click & Clack Column
By day, Tyson Boyer is a mild-mannered tire and fleet services manager for Midas. In his spare time, Mr. Boyer has taken up the cause for tire retailers everywhere. Last week we spotlighted a recent Click & Clack column that ran in the Calgary Herald. (Presumably, because it is a syndicated column, it also ran
RAC Summit a Big Success
Called a complete success was the recent Tire & Rubber Summit, hosted by the Rubber Association of Canada. Held June 16-17 at the Kingsbridge Conference Centre & Institute in Kings City, Ont., the 2011 Summit was attended by some 80 people from all areas of the Canadian rubber industry. Panel meetings were held concerning industry
Still Time to Register for This Week’s RAC Summit
The Rubber Association of Canada has finalized the agenda of its Tire & Rubber Summit, which will take place June 16 at the Kingsbridge Conference Centre & Institute in King City, Ont. The event, themed "Driving Sustainability," will offer valuable information for tire dealers, dealer associations and OEMs, as well as tire manufacturers, rubber recyclers
Ten More for RTA
The Retread Tire Association welcomed 10 new members, including a major tiremaker, two state associations and a major Canadian association. Joining the RTA were Brahler’s Trucking Supply of Jacksonville, Ill.; the California Tire Dealers Associations (North and South); Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. in Findlay, Ohio; Hitec LLC in Bonnots Mill, Mo.; Humane Global Manufacturing