RAC Summit a Big Success
Called a complete success was the recent Tire & Rubber Summit, hosted by the Rubber Association of Canada. Held June 16-17 at the Kingsbridge Conference Centre & Institute in Kings City, Ont., the 2011 Summit was attended by some 80 people from all areas of the Canadian rubber industry. Panel meetings were held concerning industry
Latest Members of RTA Announced
Eleven more companies and organizations have joined the fledgling Retread Tire Association. New to the RTA are Air Boss, Kitchener, Ont.; Allied Retread Technologies, Omaha, Neb.; Bestreads Inc., Lewisville, N.C.; Central Texas Retreading, Elm Mott, Texas; China United Rubber Corp., Beijing, China; Cochin Rubbers International, Mansfield, Mass.; Commercial Tire Service Inc., Melrose Park, Ill.; the
Still Time to Register for This Week’s RAC Summit
The Rubber Association of Canada has finalized the agenda of its Tire & Rubber Summit, which will take place June 16 at the Kingsbridge Conference Centre & Institute in King City, Ont. The event, themed "Driving Sustainability," will offer valuable information for tire dealers, dealer associations and OEMs, as well as tire manufacturers, rubber recyclers
AAIA Releases Digital Factbooks
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) has released its Digital Aftermarket Factbook 2012 and the Digital Aftermarket Factbook & Lang Annual 2012. Both of these market intelligence resource publications this year contain a variety of new and enhanced market research data, AAIA said, including: • U.S. Economic Overview by Dr. Timothy Nash, Northwood University • Extended
Pirelli Gets ‘Best Marketing’ Honor
Pirelli Tyre reports it recently won the "best marketing" category of the 2011 China Auto Aftersales Summit Forum awards – an award the tiremaker describes as "one of the most influential awards in the auto industry."
Measuring Tread at High Speeds at A-V Plant
To underline the company’s emphasis on road safety and the environment, Apollo Vredestein has unveiled a state-of-the-art laser tread depth measuring station at its Enschede, Netherlands, site. The addition of this new unit, said the tiremaker, will make visitors more aware of the importance of having the correct tread depth in terms of both their
South Korea Replacement Passenger Market Growing
With South Korean replacement passenger tire sales of over 8.6 million units worth $800.9 million last year, the replacement tire business joins the rest of the automotive industry in being a major part of the entire local economy. According to GfK’s automotive retail audit, sales in the second half of the year climbed 15% over
1099 Requirement Repeal Awaits Signature
The U.S. Senate has passed H.R. 4, the "Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011," which repeals the 1099 reporting mandate in the new health care law.The measure passed the Senate by a vote of 87-12, and has been passed to President Obama for his signature. "We aren’t at the finish line yet when
RAC Sets Annual Summit Agenda
The Rubber Association of Canada’s annual Tire and Rubber Summit, which will take place June 16 at the Kingbridge Conference Centre and Institute in King City, Ont., will feature a "Driving Sustainability" theme. The event will focus on the factors affecting rubber manufacturers in Canada and abroad as they deal with the challenges of raw
Health Care Plan Deadline Coming
TIA reminds its members that Mar. 31 is the last day of the open enrollment period for the association’s HM Care Advantage health insurance program. Under this program, TIA members can obtain a limited-benefit medical indemnity plan for rates as low as $150 a month. For more information or to enroll in HM Care Advantage,