U.S. Officials to Speak at CITExpo Seminar
Visitors to next month’s CITExpo in China will be given the opportunity to keep abreast of the latest regulations in North America. Show organizer Reliable International Exhibition Services reports that officials from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Chinese Tire Standardization and Technology Committee and the Chinese National Product
Jersey Dealers Plan Trade Mag Editor Forum
The New Jersey State Tire Dealers Association will host the editors of all three tire industry publications for a special panel discussion during its upcoming annual dinner meeting. "The State of the Tire Industry Presentation and Open Forum" will follow a full dinner buffet. The event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Crowne
9th CITExpo to be Biggest Ever
The ninth annual China International Tire Exposition (CITExpo) will be held at Shanghai Everbright Convention and Exhibition Center Sept. 7-9. According to organizer Reliable International Exhibition Services Co., the show has again broken records. More than 280 exhibitors – the largest number ever – will showcase a wide range of products of the tire industry
Toyo Ready for Some College Football
Toyo Tire USA is joining the tailgate party at eight college football games this season. The company plans to display at the pre-game gatherings and will feature new tires, custom vehicles and free giveaway items. The Toyo models will also be on hand to meet fans and sign collectible posters. The first Toyo Tires tailgate
German Show Looking for American Exhibitors
Automechanika Frankfurt is looking for American tire, wheel, auto part, and tool and equipment companies to exhibit at its 2012 gathering. Organizer Messe Frankfurt plans “several USA pavilions” in product sections devoted to parts and systems, accessories and tuning, and repair and maintenance. “These pavilions are designed to take the hassle out of exhibiting,
All-Around All-Season UHP New From Kumho
Kumho Tire USA has launched the Ecsta 4X, an all-season UHP the tiremaker describes as "All-New. All-Season. All-Affordable." Ecsta 4X, according to Kumho, delivers a "combination of dry, wet and light snow" traction, braking and handling. The tire is now available in 48 sizes, ranging in wheel diameters from 15 through 20 inches, with expanded
Brityrex Going to Manchester’s EventCity for 2012
Brityrex International 2012, the U.K.’s premier tire trade and aftermarket equipment show, has switched to a new venue for its next staging.Still in Manchester and set for Oct. 9-11, 2012, organizer ECI International is moving the show and conference to EventCity, close to the Trafford Centre. “We are very confident that EventCity will prove to
MNA Hits the ‘Field’ to Show New Ag Technologies
Michelin North America plans a series of appearances at major agricultural events to show off some of its latest ag tire technology.First on the list was the recent 2011 Agricultural Media Summit, where MNA officials demonstrated how its improved flexion (IF) technology helps farmers reduce soil compaction, improve fuel economy and improved profitability. That technology
Four Named to Tire Industry Hall of Fame
The Tire Industry Association announced the inductees of the 2011 Tire Industry Hall of Fame: Bill Fountain, founder of Fountain Tire; John Gamauf, president, Consumer Replacement Tires (retired) for Bridgestone North American Tire; Onkar Kanwar, chairman, Apollo Tyres, Ltd.; and Ralph "Buddy" Snow, vice president and counsel (retired) for Oliver Rubber. Bill Fountain is the
Yokohama iPad App Wins Again
Yokohama Tire Corp.’s Explorer iPad app earned an honorable mention award in the Apps-Business category in the 41st annual Creativity International Awards competition.Previously, the app also won a Silver Addy from the Los Angeles chapter of the American Advertising Federation. “To have the app honored again – especially by the Creativity International Awards – is