ATG Upgrades Online ATG Dealer Website
In order to better streamline online ordering, Alliance Tire Group (ATG) has upgraded its online ordering system with new dealer-friendly features. The upgraded “Online ATG” website offers tire dealers new tools to build orders by weight for freight discounts, use a shopping cart to assemble orders over time, and check inventory in any of Alliance’s
Nuhn Electra-Steer Manure Tank Fitted with ATG Tires
The new Nuhn Electra-Steer 8500 and 9500 manure spreaders are now equipped with flotation radials from Alliance Tire Group. ATG’s 393 Agri-Transport flotation radial 35.5R32 features tread with a very high rubber-to-void ratio for smooth travel over the road and long wear, as well as sturdy and heat-minimizing sidewalls and steel radial belts to minimize
Yokohama Completes ATG Acquisition
Yokohama Rubber Co. officially completed its $1.17 billion acquisition of Alliance Tire Group on July 1. Toru Kobayashi, former assistant to YRC president Hikomitsu Noji, has been appointed Alliance Tire Group chairman. The acquisition will help Yokohama expand its commercial tire business and give the tiremaker access to ag and forestry tire manufacturing – two
ATG Unveils Three New Solid Tires
Alliance Tire Group (ATG) unveiled three new solid Galaxy tires – the LHD 500 SDS L-5, the Super Smooth SDS L-5 and the YardMaster SDS – during the WasteExpo 2016 in Las Vegas. The tiremaker chose to announce these tires during the WasteExpo 2016 in Vegas because the SDS solid line is a perfect fit
Yokohama-ATG Deal gets CCI Nod
Yokohama Rubber Co. has received approval from the Competition Commission of India to acquire Alliance Tire Group (ATG). In March, Yokohama reached an agreement with global investment firm KKR and other concerned parties to purchase all of the shares of ATG in a $1.17 billion deal that is expected to close July 1, 2016. CCI
ATG Honored with Caterpillar Supplier Award
The Building Construction Products Division of Caterpillar Inc. presented Alliance Tire Group (ATG) with a fourth-quarter 2015 Business Continuity Planning award. ATG received the award in recognition for its performance in supplying Galaxy Beefy Baby tires to Caterpillar’s Sanford, N.C., plant. “We are extremely pleased that we are meeting Caterpillar’s high standards for quality and
It’s Official: Yokohama Acquiring ATG
Yokohama Rubber Co. has reached an agreement with global investment firm KKR and other concerned parties to purchase all of the shares of Alliance Tire Group. The deal is valued at approximately $1.17 billion and is expected to close July 1, 2016. This move by Yokohama will help expand the tiremaker’s commercial tire business. Currently,
ATG Expands Farm Tire Lineup
Alliance Tire Group (ATG) has released five new sizes in its Alliance Agriflex and Alliance Agriflex+ lines of high-tech IF/VF farm tires. The new sizes are: Alliance 354 IF 320/105R50 Alliance 354 IF 380/90R54 Alliance 354 IF 320/90R54 Alliance 363 VF 380/90R46 Alliance 363 VF 270/95R54 “Alliance now offers more than 50 Agriflex and Agriflex+
Yokohama Denies Rumors of ATG Acquisition
Yokohama Rubber Co. has denied press reports that it is aiming to buy a majority of Alliance Tire Group (ATG), according to Tyres & Accessories. Rumors suggested that private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is in discussions to sell its 90% stake in ATG to Yokohama. “The reports are not based on any official announcement.
TIA Ag Tire Safety Training Offered to ATG Dealers
Alliance Tire Americas will provide safety training to its farm tire dealers with the Tire Industry Association (TIA) Basic Farm Tire Service program. Alliance will offer free training kits valued at $295 to new dealers and distributors who sell Alliance, Galaxy or Primex farm tires, said Bruce Besancon, ATA’s vice president of marketing Bruce Besancon.