#SEMA/GTE: Omni-United to Launch Timberland Consumer Tire Brand
Omni-United has started a new licensed product operation, headed by recently hired executive John Soule, to create lifestyle brand connections for various Omni-United tire brands, including creating an all-new consumer tire brand that will launch soon. Timberland is the first lifestyle-brand mash-up, as is being announced at the SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo this week. But
Old Tyres to Tread in Timberland Shoes
When they’ve finished doing service on your car, that set of old tyres removed by the local garage of fast fit can now potentially return and see further life on your feet.
Alliance Hires VP of Operations
Alliance Tire Americas (ATA) has hired logistics expert John Mancinelli as vice president of operations. Prior to joining ATA, Mancinelli spend 15 years leading complex operations, logistics, demand planning and customer support organizations for global leaders in consumer/food products and apparel manufacturing and sales, including The Gillette Co. (later P&G), The Timberland Co. and Welch
SEMA Pre-Show: Omni United to Showcase New Product Lines
Omni United’s booth at the 2016 SEMA Show (booth #43199) will feature the new Radar range, the Timberland Tires range, Thailand-produced Goodride PLT/TBR ranges and the RoadLux TBR range. The tiremaker said its Radar line encompasses the addition of many new patterns and a new, innovative four-season line. New products under the Radar badge include
Omni Purchases Interstate Tire Distributor
Omni United has acquired wholesale tire distributor Interstate Tire Distributor. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. “The acquisition of ITD is the next step in the evolution of Omni United as a tire designer and marketer and it will reinforce our presence in our core market, the United States,” said G.S. Sareen, CEO
If It Smells Six Years Old or Older, Just Leave It on the Shelf
Like many Americans, I am fully convinced that our so-called "neighbors to the North" have designs on our country. They have been ‘attacking’ America and the American way of life for so long, most people don’t even notice when those overly polite toque wearers launch another foray onto these shores. First they started speaking regular
Va. Tire Dealer Named to Inc. List
Sterling, Va.-based Curry’s Auto Service, a 2009 Tire Review Top Shop Award finalist, has been named to Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. Company president Matt Curry was notified of the honor earlier this month. Curry’s Auto ranked 3,972 on the listing, which, in the past, has honored companies like Intuit,
Tyre-Soled African Shoes Proving Popular in Europe
Tyres & Accessories – Bless the AFP for bringing us news of an Ethiopian shoemaker who’d like to give Nike a run for its money with the footwear she produces from recycled tyres and traditional woven fabric. Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, the news service reports, sees her eco-friendly "SoleRebels" shoes as Africa’s answer to the “just