Apollo Starts Radial Service Rollout
Apollo Tyres currently lays claim to a 30% share of India’s commercial vehicle radial market and to accommodate the after sale needs of its customers is establishing 50 "Apollo Radial Service Assistance" (ARSA) centers throughout the country. On April 4 the tiremaker opened the first such center in Jaipur, a region with a level of
Autopromotec 2011: Organizers Expect ‘Excellent’ Attendance
Just six weeks before the next edition of Autopromotec, which will be held at the Bologna Exhibition Centre May 25-29, the organizers are saying that the numbers of foreign exhibitors and buyer/dealer delegations confirmed so far are a "clear sign that the Bologna event is in pretty good health." To date, the number of exhibitors
U.S. Vehicle Ownership Costs Grow 3.4%
According to AAA’s annual "Your Driving Costs" study, the yearly cost to own and operate a sedan in the U.S. has risen 3.4%, with increases in gas prices, tire and depreciation costs largely to blame. The average costs rose 1.9 cents per mile to 58.5 cents per mile, or $8,776 per year, based upon 15,000
RTA Adds More Members
The Retread Tire Association announced it has added several new members: American Made Tires, Elmira, N.Y.; Barnett Orr Marketing Group, Nashville, Tenn.; Klinge & Co., Brisbane, Australia; Morton Supplies, Morton, Ill.; Off the Road Tire Mart, Cebu City, Philippines; Ohio Made Tires, Woodsfield, Ohio; Technology & Maintenance Council, Arlington, Va.; Tyresafe Australia, Beverly, Australia; and
Michelin Expands ‘Advantage’ to Owner-Operators
At this week’s Mid-America Trucking Show, Michelin Americas Truck Tires (MATT) opened its Advantage Program, initially established for small fleets, to owner-operators. The program offers trucking professionals help with consistent pricing and emergency road service, as well as safety and maintenance training information, according to the tiremaker.“We’ve seen the popularity of the Michelin Advantage Program
RMA Co-Sponsoring Rubber Asphalt Conference
A major industry conference will convene later this year to work toward expanding the use of rubber-modified asphalt produced using scrap tires. The RMA is partnering with the Rubber Pavements Association, Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society, Asphalt Institute, National Asphalt Pavements Association and the National Center for Asphalt Technology to co-host the fifth
Lanxess Reports Tenfold Net Improvement
Demand for synthetic rubbers from tire industry customers proved a strong driver of growth for Lanxess last year. The German specialty chemicals company describes its 2010 results as "outstanding" and believes its performance was aided by the company’s strategic set-up and a general business recovery. Announcing the firm’s annual results at its annual press conference
Annual TIA OTR Conference Delivers Info, Networking, Weather
Over the years, the OTR tire segment has proven to be among the strongest supporters of TIA and the most interested in educational opportunities. That certainly was again the case with the 2011 TIA OTR Conference, where a near-record crowd gathered at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami. Prior to that panel discussion,
New TRIB MD Talks About Plans, Members and Association’s Role
Only David Stevens knows if he was prepared to step in as the new managing director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau, a post he took over last November following the unpopular dismissal of the well-known and respected Harvey Brodsky. Certainly the 42-year-old should not have been the focus of those unhappy about
Midas Reports Flat 2010 Profits
Midas posted net sales of $192.4 million for its fiscal 2010, up from FY2009’s $182.8 million. Net profit for the year came in at $2.6 million, dead even with FY2009 results. "The gains in retail sales at Midas shops in the United States that began in the fourth quarter of 2009 continued throughout 2010," said