RAC Sets Annual Summit Agenda
The Rubber Association of Canada’s annual Tire and Rubber Summit, which will take place June 16 at the Kingbridge Conference Centre and Institute in King City, Ont., will feature a "Driving Sustainability" theme. The event will focus on the factors affecting rubber manufacturers in Canada and abroad as they deal with the challenges of raw
RTA Adds 14 New Members
The Retread Tire Association announced the addition of 14 new members, including 10 from North America. The new members include Advantage ID, Anderson Tire & Treads Inc. (Canada), Karkassen Und Reifenhandel (Germany), Manley Tire (Canada), Monarch Vulcanising Systems Ltd. (England), New Industries Ltd. (Iceland), Pete’s Road Service, Resley Tire Co., Resources International Network, Scrap Tire
If It Smells Six Years Old or Older, Just Leave It on the Shelf
Like many Americans, I am fully convinced that our so-called "neighbors to the North" have designs on our country. They have been ‘attacking’ America and the American way of life for so long, most people don’t even notice when those overly polite toque wearers launch another foray onto these shores. First they started speaking regular
Rival Retread Group Launched With 36 Charter Members
Harvey Brodsky, ousted two months ago as head of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau, has formally launched a competing organization – the Retread Tire Association (RTA). The RTA, said Brodsky, has been established as a non-profit; he will serve as managing director. Also, the RTA announced the names of its first 36 members.
The Sharks Get a New Website
You may have missed this (I know I did…cause it wasn’t sent to me) but our friends at Safety Research & Strategies launched a new website. And Sean Kane and his team, I have to admit, did a pretty good job. Especially since his new website now best represents what he actually does for a
RAC Welcomes Giti to Fold
Giti Tire (Canada) Ltd. has joined the Rubber Association of Canada. Giti, which produces GT brand tires from seven plants in China, offers a wide range of tires. North America and Europe are their key export markets.
Toyo North America Chief Carlos Kibata Dies
Carlos (Shozo) Kibata, who guided Toyo’s sales and marketing efforts in North America and was instrumental in the company building its first U.S. plant, passed away on June 26. He was 64. Most recently, Kibata was chairman of Toyo Tire Holdings of the Americas, the umbrella company under which both the sales and marketing efforts
RAC Urging Dealer Participation in NTSW
The Rubber Association of Canada has set the week of May 17-23 as National Be Tire Smart Week. Tire dealers are urged to hold an event or free tire clinic to help promote proper tire care, the RAC said, and the association will list those events on its Web site. Dealers can also post photos for
TRIB Welcomes Newest Members
The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau welcomed nine new members from across the globe.
New Board Members Elected by TIA
TIA members have elected 12 members to its board of directors.