Plans Readied for 5th CITExpo
(Akron/Tire Review) China, now among the top ranked countries in tire production and consumption, has been gaining marketshare in tires and related products.
Major Tyremakers to Attend China Tire Expo
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The fifth China Tire Expo is being held in Shanghai this November.
Tyrexpo Africa 2006 Proclaimed a Success
(Douglasdale, South Africa/Southern Africa Treads) After months of discussion, planning and hard work, Tyrexpo Africa 2006 – the first dedicated tyre show in the country after more than a quarter of a century – has come and gone.
Tiny Universe: Sharply Focused Sales Efforts Can Pinpoint Bias Light Truck Tire Market
Though we don’t see many on the road anymore, bias tires still have their uses. Today’s bias light truck tires, for example, are like any other niche product. Don’t expect them to fly off the shelves. Dewey Beach, director of product management at Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., says, “there’s just not much demand there
Military Coup Forces Some Companies to Suspend Operations; Impact on Tire Industry Unknown
(Akron/Tire Review) Tuesday’s military coup in Thailand, according to reports, has forced a number of companies to suspend operations.
Vredestein Wins Auto Express Tire Test
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Vredestein is celebrating its fifth straight win in the annual Auto Express tyre test.
Breaking Ground: Service, Real-World Experience Defines Success in Skid-Steer Tire Market
Perhaps the most versatile of all earthmoving equipment, skid-steer loaders have hundreds of applications – excavation, grading, general construction, demolition, recycling, mining, road repair, landscaping, agriculture, snow removal and more. That versatility ensures that there will always be a steady need – and profit opportunity – for tire dealers that sell skid-steer tires. At Maxxis
Breaking Out: Russia’s Largest Automotive Show Quite an Interesting Affair
Russia’s Largest Automotive Show Quite an Interesting Affair
All the Right Moves: Secrets to Success in Growing Commercial LT Tire Market
Commercial light truck tire buyers are everywhere – if you know where to look. They are plumbing, HVAC or electrical contractors, construction companies and pick-up-and-delivery companies. They are regional/local delivery companies, public utilities, municipalities and many small, service-oriented outfits. Some don’t work for a company – they’re self-employed. Their specific lines of work may differ,
Industry Report
Conti to Add "Low Cost" Production for N.A.Continental AG announced plans to spend upwards of $306.9 million to boost tire capacity in low-cost countries, primarily to benefit its struggling North American operations. In addition, Continental officials said the company is still seeking a partner in China.