Florida Senator Sent Letter by TRIB
(Akron/Tire Review – TRIB) After trying with no success to reach Florida State Senator Crist by telephone since early this week (having left several messages), TRIB finally received a return call from Bradley Rawls, a staff person in Senator Crist’s office.
Automechanika Coming to Canada
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Automechanika, a leading international brand of automotive parts and service trade shows, will join forces with CarFixWORLD to make its debut in the Canadian marketplace.
Dill Named Ascot’s Top Supplier
(Akron/Tire Review) Ascot Supply Corp. has named Dill Air Controls Products as its Supplier of the Year for 2006.
NR Price Shock and After: What’s in Store for 2007?
(India/Rubber Asia) The natural rubber (NR) market is in turmoil again.
Man Set to Change the Face of India Tyre Inc.
(India/Rubber Asia) The man at the wheels of Apollo Tyres is a young and dynamic personality who demonstrates a sincere passion in every step he takes and every move he makes.
End Users Voice Servicing Concerns
(Douglasdale, South Africa/Southern Africa Treads) What do our customers think of us? More importantly, how do they rate our service levels?
Dunlop India Resumes Production
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Tyres are reportedly rolling off the Dunlop production line in Sahagunj, India, for the first time since 2001.
The UAW, Marching In Reverse
(Akron/Tire Review – Washington Post, by George Will) Those were the days, my friend, we thought they’d never end. Unions were on the march, and the marching songs were grand, especially here, home of the United Auto Workers.
Dealer Debate: Tires Only Or Tires & Service?
In the world of independent tire dealers, there are two primary ways to conduct business: Sell tires and wheels only or sell tires and wheels plus full-blown automotive service. In recent years, there have been debates about which format fits today’s marketplace best. Here are two views offered by veteran tire dealers and the organizations
Stocking Stuffers: Catching Up and Clearing the Desk Before the New Year
As you’d expect, I get a lot of questions about the USW contract talks and the future of North America’s tire manufacturing base. And, as you’d expect, my responses are neutral. Anything else is a pure lose-lose proposition. But I will say this: The USW’s effort to negotiate in the media with Goodyear shows that