RMA Backs Tire Fuel Efficiency Study Report
(Akron/Tire Review) The RMA says it supports the National Academy of Science’s recommendation that consumers be provided with tire fuel efficiency information.
STL Sets Tire Technology Seminar
(Akron/Tire Review) Standards Testing Laboratories will hold a tire technology seminar on May 9-11, at the company’s Massillon, Ohio, test and evaluation facility.
Tire Fuel Efficiency Study: Elementary Findings Lead to Call for Consumer Education
(Akron/Tire Review) Results of the long-awaited federal government study of tire fuel efficiency were released this morning by the National Research Council.
A Wheel Cleaning Solution
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A small Airblast modular blast room has provided D&S Factors with a self-contained blast cleaning facility for preparing tractor wheels.
Union, Titan May Seek ITC Help
(Akron/Tire Review) Various news reports say that Titan International Inc. and the United Steelworkers (USW) plan to petition the International Trade Commission next month, seeking antidumping penalties against companies importing agricultural tires from China.
Fleet E-Commerce Boosted by Faster U.K. Broadband
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Fleet use of e-commerce products will be boosted by higher broadband speeds across the U.K. over the next few years.
ArvinMeritor Renews Agreement with PSI
(Akron/Tire Review) ArvinMeritor and Pressure Systems International Inc. (PSI) have agreed to a new long-term collaborative arrangement to continue marketing and distributing the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS).
Toyo to Raise Medium Truck, Bus, OTR Tire Prices
(Akron/Tire Review) Toyo Tire USA Corp. will raise prices on medium truck, bus and OTR tires, effective Apr. 1.
Continental AG to Boost Prices This Year
(Akron/Tire Review) AFX News reported that international automotive supplier Continental AG will raise prices this year as a result of high raw material costs.
Bridgestone Announces U.S., Canadian Price Increases
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) and Bridgestone/Firestone Canada Inc. (BFCA) have announced price increases on Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton, associate and private brand tire lines.