Hankook Says Indonesia Plant On-Stream in 2014
Hankook Tire Co. confirmed that it is building a new $353 million tire plant in Indonesia, and that half of the plant’s capacity will be dedicated to North America. But it will take some time. The plant is set for Bekasi, Indonesia, near Jakarta. Hankook said the groundbreaking won’t be held until the third quarter
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
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New Line of OTR Tires Available From Xtreme
Xtreme OTR Tire Co. (XOTC) has added a new line of OTR tires sold under the brand. The company’s U.S.-based engineering staff developed the line to meet the most stringent specifications for off-the-road heavy equipment operations in the mining and construction industries, according to the company. Xtreme Load USA radial OTR tires are available in
Updated Diagnostic Information Suite
OTC, an SPX brand, has released the latest Pegisys software subscription (Version 2.1) to its on-tool repair and diagnostic information suite. It focuses on USA domestic vehicle coverage and contains improvements in all aspects of the core scan application, OTC said. This release, the second installment of the 2010 models, introduces several new features, including
New TPMS Sensor Line Claims to be ‘Complete Solution’
Alligator Ventilfabrik says its new Sens.it TPMS sensor "provides a complete solution for the replacement of OE TPMS sensors for both small and large tire shop chains." The line provides coverage for the most common platforms at Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan and Toyota, and will extend to cover more than 90% of all foreign
Steering the Course at the Bridgestone Racing Academy
With the sun beating down and heat from nearby engines surrounding me, I thought to myself, “They definitely don’t prepare you for this in journalism school.” There I was, fully clad in a Nomex racing suit – plus shoes, Nomex socks, racing gloves, a helmet and a balaclava – squeezed into the cockpit of a
Incoming TIA President Mike Berra Outlines His Plans
At this point, I think we have all become somewhat fatigued by the constant drumbeat of bad economic news. As I prepare for my term as president of the Tire Industry Association (TIA), I’m encouraged that I am taking leadership of an organization that continues to grow. Just two examples of this are the fact
Strong People, Focused Strategy Has Cooper Moving, Says Armes
One could certainly see Roy Armes as the typical organizational man, given his long 31-year background with Whirlpool, where he held a number of domestic and overseas executive posts. But no doubt he is an operations man, and his turn as chairman, president and CEO of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. bears this out. Armes
Cooper and Cowboys Go Pink to Support BCRF
October is "Think Pink" month to raise awareness for breast cancer research, and Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has joined forces with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to kick things up a notch. The Professional Bull Riders are inviting their top-ranked riders to New York City’s Times Square on Oct. 15 for an extra round