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Linked to economic health, small OTR tire market growth has returned
New Terra Trac AT II Tested in Pair of Dealer Events
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. recently hosted a pair of driving events for customers, supporting the launch of the all-new Hercules Terra Trac AT II light truck/SUV radial.
Dealers Must be Experts on Off-Road Light-Truck Tire Features, Applications
Mark Twain might have said that rumors of the death of off-road light-truck tires have been greatly exaggerated. And he would have been right. “Several years ago, prognosticators had deemed the light-truck tire market as dead,” says David Shelton, director of marketing for Giti Tire USA. “Today it seems it is still alive and very
2012 GTE/SEMA Product Showcase
From A to V, here’s a look at some of the all-new products released at this year’s Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show.
Oliver Rubber: 100 Years and Counting
Founded in 1912 in Oakland, Calif., by engineer Marion F. Oliver, Oliver Rubber is popping the cork on its 100th anniversary this week.
Bauer Built Acquires Minn.’s Hanson Tire Service
Durand, Wisc.-based tire distributor Bauer Built Inc. has acquired Hanson Tire Service, headquartered in LeRoy, Minn., along with a location in Preston, Minn. The deal, finalized on Aug. 20, allows Bauer Built to expand existing operations as part of its overall growth strategy, and provides the company with an opportunity “to significantly increase sales and
BKT Get Together Helps Dealers, Tiremaker Grow Together
It would seem counterintuitive that an Indian tiremaker would entertain a large group of North American tire dealers for a week in northern Italy. Oh, and call it a "day out."“At BKT, we believe in ‘Getting Together,’ which is a process that helps us in ‘Growing Together,’” said Arvind Poddar in his welcome letter to
Skid-Steer Market on the Rebound as Construction Restarts
The versatility of skid-steer loaders opens the door to a wide array of potential tire customers. From construction, farming and forestry to landscaping and snow removal – and many, many areas in between – the applications for the hardy machines are nearly endless. Yet despite such application diversity, tire dealers who participate in this niche
As Economy Rebounds, So Does Small OTR Tire Segment
The cyclical, unpredictable nature of the OTR tire segment definitely provides a challenge. And because the market is so strongly tied to construction trends and the economy, the past decade has been somewhat of a wild ride.The extremely high demand seen pre-recession took a nosedive when the economy slumped and construction ground to a halt
Superior Tire & Auto Opens Store No. 14
Superior Tire & Auto recently opened its 14th retail store in Richmond Hill, Ontario. The store, situated just north of Toronto, offers most brand name and private label tires including Toyo, Michelin, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Yokohama, Kumho and Hercules, as well as complete automotive repairs and maintenance. “This store opening continues our expansion into the southern