Apollo’s Kanwar elected ATMA Chairman
Neeraj Kanwar, managing director of Apollo Tyres Ltd, was unanimously elected as the next chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association, the body of the Indian tire industry, at its general meeting this week. As chairman, Kanwar is faced with two key challenges: falling exports out of India and increased dumping of low-cost tires (costing
TRIB Gets California Retreader
McCoy’s Industrial Retreading, based in Ceres, Calif., has joined TRIB. “TRIB continues to add members as more and more companies in the new tire and retread industries throughout the world realize that TRIB is the only international retread industry association representing new tire manufacturers, retreaders, tire dealers, suppliers to the retread industry and tire repair
Sports Marketing Proves That a Rolling (Bridge)Stone Gathers No Moss (Part I)
Bridgestone Americas is not just an all-star player in the tire industry, the company has also become an MVP in sports marketing. The Bridgestone brand is the official tire of the NFL, NHL and PGA Tour, and sibling Firestone last week became the first official tire of MLB, adding to a roster that also includes
Reifen China 2010 Shows Chinese Ill-Prepared for Regulations
The third Reifen China exhibition, held in Shanghai in November, hosted 6,693 visitors (1,333 international visitors) during the show’s three days. These were welcomed to the show by exhibitors mainly from the world’s largest production market. In addition to the wide variety of Chinese and international tire manufacturers and traders at the show, the 2009
US Autoclave Newest TRIB Member
US Autoclave has joined the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB). US Autoclave offers field service work, in-field control upgrades and onsite Monorail installation and fabrication. Its 24-hour Autoclave and retreading equipment hotlines (419-204-7077) assist retreaders with any questions that might arise during operation. “TRIB continues to add members as more and more companies
TRIB Gains Two More Members
Two more international companies have joined TRIB. Nino Llantas S.A., a large, well-established retreader with many locations throughout Honduras, joined the association. The company was founded in 1974. International tire import/export firm Resources International Network Inc., based locally in Florida but with headquarters in Germany, also joined. “We continue to add members as more and
SEMA Show Wrap Up
At its annual meeting, TIA placed special attention on repealing recently enacted tariffs on imported China-made passenger tires and on getting a seat at the table when it comes to a new consumer education offering. TIA members approved two resolutions aimed at those issues. The first states that TIA “will strive to be a significant
Goodyear’s Kramer New RMA Chairman
Rich Kramer, Goodyear COO and president of its North American Tire unit, has been elected as chairman of the RMA. Kramer succeeds Jim MacMaster, executive vice president of Yokohama Tire Corp., whose two-year term ended. “Jim MacMaster provided valuable time, energy and leadership during the past two years,” said Charles Cannon, RMA president and CEO. “We
Jim’s Blog: Settle For More Than Malaise
Thirty years ago, then President Jimmy Carter delivered his infamous “National Malaise” televised speech, cautioning Americans about losing confidence, about becoming complacent. I thought about that speech – specifically the word “malaise” – in an e-mail exchange with Alpio Barbara, owner of Redwood General Tire in Redwood City, Calif., who wrote the Letter to the
Jim’s Blog: Settle For More Than Malaise
Thirty years ago, then President Jimmy Carter delivered his infamous “National Malaise” televised speech, cautioning Americans about losing confidence, about becoming complacent. I thought about that speech – specifically the word “malaise” – in an e-mail exchange with Alpio Barbara, owner of Redwood General Tire in Redwood City, Calif., who wrote the Letter to the