2019 Newsmakers: Toyo Tire USA Corp.
This year, Toyo Tires’ product introductions included the Extensa A/S II all-season tire for passenger cars, minivans, SUVs, CUVs and light trucks and the Open Country M/T for light trucks. Find out what’s in store for 2020.
2019 Newsmakers: Apollo Vredestein
Apollo Vredestein launched its UHP winter product, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro, and all-weather UHP product, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro, in 2019. Find out what’s in store for 2020.
2019 Newsmakers: Yokohama Tire Corporation
Yokohama swept the New Product Awards tire category at the 2019 SEMA Show. Now, find out what’s in store for the company in 2020.
2019 Newsmakers: Tire Industry Association
In 2019, TIA brought back its Environmental Advisory Council and announced a partnership with the Tread Rubber and Tire Repair Materials Manufacturers Group (TRMG). Find out what’s in store for 2020.
2019 Newsmakers: AASA
The AASA details what’s in store for AAPEX’s new tire and tire accessory section, as well as what more to expect in 2020.
Yokohama Tire promotes Stan Chandgie to COO
Chandgie will retain oversight of consumer and commercial sales, and add marketing, tire business planning and supply chain/logistics to his responsibilities.
Voting Opens For 2022-2023 TIA Board
Thirteen candidates, including three incumbents, are vying for four open spots on the 2022-2023 Tire Industry Association board of directors. Those elected will serve three-year terms. The following are the board of director nominees: Gil Applegate, director of operations, Tredroc Tire Service, Elk Grove, Ill.; Bill Bailey, vice president of sales, customer service and training,
Tire Industry Hall of Fame Nominations Due July 1
The nomination deadline for the Tire Industry Association’s 2022 Tire Industry Hall of Fame is Friday, July 1. The Hall of Fame recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of individuals who have contributed greatly to the growth and/or development of the tire industry or have demonstrated high standards, ideals and leadership in the management of their businesses
Federated Webinar To Discuss Marijuana and The Workplace
Federated Insurance, a Tire Industry Association member benefits partner, will hold a complimentary webinar on Thursday, June 21, at noon (central time) on marijuana in the workplace. The one-hour webinar will aim to demystify the complex intersection of marijuana legal reform and safe, productive workplaces. It is targeted at human resources professionals, risk managers, managers
TIA Urges Congressional Support with Right to Repair
This year, Tire Industry Association has supported the introduction of H.R. 6570, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act, or the REPAIR Act, in the 117th Congress introduced in the House by Representative Bobby Rush (D-IL). This is the latest chapter in the Right to Repair fight with the vehicle manufacturers, to