Hangzhou Tyres OE in India
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Tyres produced by Hanzhou Zhongce, the Chinese manufacturer at the centre of a half a million-unit recall in the U.S., are supplied OE clients such as Tata Motors in India.
Leap of Faith: Growing Data May Help Combat Fleet Concerns About Super Wides
Growing Data May Help Combat Fleet Concerns About Super Wides With today’s ever-climbing fuel prices, a tire promising immediate fuel savings of 2% to 10% should be coveted by every commercial trucking fleet in North America. But that’s not yet the case. Super wide tires – extra-wide, low-profile tires designed to replace the traditional dual
Foreign Tire Sales Ordered to Recall Chinese Tires; Company May Face Bankruptcy
(Akron/Tire Review) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has sent Foreign Tire Sales (FTS) Inc. in Union, N.J., a letter stating that it is legally responsible for the recall of nearly 450,000 tires imported from China and threatened penalties of up to $6,000 per violation, with a maximum of nearly $16.4 million.
Black’s Tire Raises Money for Charity, Hosts Hospitality Event
(Akron/Tire Review) Black’s Tire, RBR Enterprises, BB&T and CARQUEST raised more than $40,000 for charity last weekend as part of the 7th annual BTS Myrtle Beach Charity Golf Tournament.
Better Technology For Better Fuel Economy
Making effective tire choices for fuel efficiency, related Curtis Decker of Continental Tire North America, means fleet managers have to first consider the true environment in which their vehicles operate. “Fuel efficiency and savings equate to certain market sectors and are difficult in others,” he said. “In some cases, such as delivery and on-highway operations,
Up Close and Personal with Dunlop
(Douglasdale, South Africa/SA Treads) April marked the end of an era. Industry icon Pierre Dreyer, outgoing managing director of Dunlop Tyres SA and Mike Hankinson, CEO, officially announced their joint retirement from Dunlop and the tyre industry as a whole, in a move that will see them pursuing new business ventures and personal aspirations in the months and years to come.
Tyre Manufacturing in SA: Will it Have a Future?
(Douglasdale, South Africa/SA Treads) The South African business sector is applauded the world over for its unflinching work ethic, its determination to succeed against all odds and its uncanny ability to come up with creative solutions whenever the occasion demands it.
EU Commission Approves Bridgestone’s Bandag Acquisition
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The European Commission has cleared Bridgestone Americas Holding’s proposed acquisition of Bandag.
Getting Every Last Drop: Vendors Offer More Than Just Product – But You Have to Take the Time to Benefit
You have five “urgent” phone calls that “must be returned immediately,” an HR crisis that can’t wait, and a customer who demands “you” take care of them. Your insurance carrier thinks you should update your coverage and the bank just called because there is a “problem” with your account. Let’s not forget the fire inspector
Building Block: New Versado Luxruy Line Driving Future Tire Directions for Toyo
New Versado Luxruy Line Driving Future Tire Directions for Toyo