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Famed Calif. Dealer May Disappear
Back to Black: Lampe Looks Back on a Long Two Years and What It Took For BFAH to Recover
It was two years ago this month that Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. – and the tire industry – changed for all time. On that day, BFS announced the recall of millions of tires, a single voluntary act that set off a chain of events – including the TREAD Act – the tire industry will feel for decades
Advancing Technology
Advancing Technology High tech manufacturing has made inroads in many industries, and tiremaking is no exception. Though robotics has not displaced traditional tire building techniques on a large scale, it’s use is certainly growing. Making a tire is a labor-intensive process for a variety of reasons. A tire consists of many individual components that all
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NHTSA Delays Standards, Faces Suit
Trackside Confessions
Francesco Gori shifts nervously in his cane-back seat, carefully surveying the scenes around him. Behind us, 50 or so U.S. dealers take hot laps around Pirelli’s Vizzola proving grounds. In front, testy caterers are tearing down tables and trying to stack chairs, including the two we’re occupying. The man in charge of Pirelli’s world-wide tire
The Road Back: Quality Questions Exist Even As Industrial Market Begins Comeback
The Road Back Quality Questions Exist Even As Industrial Market Begins Comeback With manufacturing and construction sectors starting to make a comeback after recession-induced downturns over the last 18 months, the near-term future for industrial tire sales – and related specialty tire sales ®“ appears to be brightening. Not only have near-term economic forecasts been
Would You Sell Used Tires?: Dealers Can Reap Plenty of Profits But They Face Legal, Ethical Questions
Would You Sell Used Tires? Dealers Can Reap Plenty of Profits But They Face Legal, Ethical Questions No one flinches about buying a “previously owned” car. Millions trek to garage sales every weekend looking for bargains. Dedicated stores sell used books, records, CDs and videos. Experienced bats and gloves take to the field again via
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Michelin Reopens Closed Plant in Mexico
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Tire Kingdom Expands Reach With Mueller Buy
New Man In Charge: ‘I Will Never Be Satisfied With the Results We Have’ Says CTNA’s Wellen
Dr. Ulrich Wellen, 43, was named president and CEO of Continental Tire North America (CTNA) just days before the company hosted its dealer meeting in Maui, Jan. 9-12. Wellen, who holds a doctorate degree in chemistry, has held a number of research and development positions with Continental AG, and was head of the tiremaker’s global