RTA Adds 14 New Members
The fledgling Retread Tire Association has added a number of new North American and international members. According to the RTA, new members include Bandag Manufacturing Pty. Ltd. (Australia), Benwood Consulting Group, DK Enterprises, Emerging Product Sales LLC, Evergreen Resource Recovery (Canada), J.K.S. Enterprises Pty. Ltd (Australia), Knight Tire Systems, LKQ, Pincott International Pty. Ltd. (Australia),
Techking Looking to Build on Effiplus Success
One year after Techking’s Effiplus passenger radial was launched at Reifen China 2009 in Shanghai, the company known for its OTR and truck tires has news of further expansions in the range. While the Effiplus lineup consisted of just 20 specifications 12 months ago, today there are over 100, with a number of sub-specifications. Speaking
Rival Retread Group Launched With 36 Charter Members
Harvey Brodsky, ousted two months ago as head of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau, has formally launched a competing organization – the Retread Tire Association (RTA). The RTA, said Brodsky, has been established as a non-profit; he will serve as managing director. Also, the RTA announced the names of its first 36 members.
SEMA Products
Hankook introduced the new Ventus V2 Concept high performance all-season tire, which the tiremaker said features a patented design and special compounds that allow it to match the performance capabilities of most summer tires, but with twice the snow traction. The tire’s “Twister System,” a 3-D wave pattern channel, removes water from the tire’s contact
How Top Dealers Create and Protect Their Brands
There are scores of books and university courses on brands and branding. There is even a publication named Brandweek that covers the latest in branding and branding programs. But when most people think about “brand,” they envision a mega-company, like Coca-Cola or GM. Brands and branding, though, are equally important for small businesses, like tire
2011 Officers Seated to Lead CABA
Doug Meekins of Baltimore, Md., general manager of Brooks Huff Tire and Auto, was elected to serve as president for the 2011-2012 Board of Directors of the Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA) at the association’s annual membership meeting Oct. 27. "I am humbled by the confidence our members have in me to be their president,"
Apollo South Africa ‘Manufacturer of the Year’
South Africa’s Tyre Dealer and Fitment Association (TDAFA) recently named Apollo Tyres South Africa its "Tyre Manufacturer of the Year" at its annual gala dinner. The South African manufacturer of the Dunlop tire brand received this distinction based upon its performance in a tri-annual TDAFA members’ survey in which manufacturers are nominated in five key
CABA Elects 2011 Officers
Doug Meekins, general manager of Brooks Huff Tire and Auto in Baltimore, Md., was elected to serve as president for the 2011-2012 board of directors of the Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA). The appointment was made at the association’s annual membership meeting in October. Meekins will begin his 2-year term as president Nov. 13. Other
Yokohama BluEarth Receives Design Honor
Yokohama Rubber Co. received Japan’s “Good Design Award” for its fuel-efficient BluEarth AE-01 passenger radial. It marked the second consecutive year that Yokohama has received the honor. Last year, Yokohama’s Advan dB won the award, which is presented by the Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization. Yokohama
Kumho Tops Home Country CSI
For the sixth consecutive year, the Korea Management Association has ranked Kumho Tires top in the passenger tire category of its Korea Customer Satisfaction Index (KCSI) survey. The index is calculated based on customer evaluations of a number of variables, including overall satisfaction, factor satisfaction and repurchase intent. Kumho’s score of 67.7 secured it first