TyreSafe Briefing to Tackle Hot Topics
The sale of used tires (part-worn) and tire labeling will be among the key issues addressed at TyreSafe’s next industry communications briefing on May 3. The event is free and open to anyone with an interest in tire and road safety and will be held at the Ardencote Manor hotel in Warwickshire, England. The event
Ferrante Keynoter at VAA Convention
The Virginia Automotive Association will hold its annual convention and trade show March 30-April 1 at the Holiday Inn Koger Conference Center in Richmond, Va. Sale Away LLC CEO Steve Ferrante will deliver both the keynote presentation and lead a seminar session on sales and customer service. Ferrante is also a regular contributor to Tire
TIA, TRIB Discuss American Remanufacturing
The Tire Industry Association and the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau both testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission on Feb. 28 in response to the commission’s efforts to learn more about American remanufacturing. "The U.S. International Trade Commission requested TIA’s assistance in educating them on the state of American remanufacturing, its industries and
TRIB to Exhibit at Work Truck Show
TRIB will be an exhibitor at the 2012 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, from March 6-8. The organization said it will be displaying retreaded work truck segment tires, showing its video retread plant tour, distributing copies of its 16-page color brochure, “Understanding Retreading,” and handing out materials from TRIB members that cater to the work
Chinese Maker Takes Bigger Role at Brityrex 2012
Linglong Tyres, distributed in the U.K. through LL Tyres Europe, has announced it will exhibit at next October’s Brityrex International exhibition in Manchester’s new EventCity exhibition hall. Meanwhile, Infinity Tyres, whose Infinity brand tires are manufactured by Linglong manufacturer Shandong Linglong, has joined the Steering Group for Brityrex International 2012. Infinity was responding to a
Bridgestone Spreads Sports Marketing to India
Bridgestone India has upped its marketing budget by 20% to Rs 300 million this year, according to Indiantelevision.com, with 40% of the total set aside for television ads. In 2011, the company had a marketing budget of Rs 250 million, half of which was allotted for television. The company, which is a heavy user of sports as
AAPEX Organizers Warn of Scam
AAPEX organizers have alerted exhibitors to be on the lookout for a fraudulent letter from Fair Guides, seeking information for a directory listing. "If you receive a letter from Fair Guides please shred it; it is a scam. All official AAPEX correspondence will have the AAPEX logo and be from ‘W.T. Glasgow, Event Management.’ You
Get Your Booth Set for 2012 GTE/SEMA Show
SEMA has opened the floor to applications to exhibit at the 2012 Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show, Oct. 30-Nov. 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Applications – called Exhibitor Space Rental Agreements – are available at semashow.com/buybooth. SEMA said that those companies that return its ESRA with a deposit by Apr. 27 will have “greater
Sharpen Your Belts and Hoses Knowledge
When it comes to belts and hoses, installing the wrong product can have serious consequences. You must to be familiar with these products so you can help recommend your customers get the replacement belts and hoses that correctly match their needs.
French Environmental Award for Yokohama
Yokohama’s flagship eco tire, the BluEarth-1, was awarded a Pneu Expo Innovations Trophy at this month’s Pneu Expo 2012 in France.