Live at SEMA: TIA Honors 2016 Tire Industry Hall of Famers
The Tire Industry Association spent the evening honoring some of the tire industry’s most accomplished members during its Tire Industry Honors Awards Ceremony at the Tropicana Las Vegas. Kicking off the awards portion of the evening, Eddie Jones, director of sales for Michelin North America, named the recipients of the Michelin Scholarship – which helps
Live at SEMA: TIA Releases 2016 TPMS Chart
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is showing and accepting pre-orders for the newest version of the TPMS Relearn Chart at its booth at this week’s SEMA Show (booth #40069). TIA said the chart, which includes domestic and import vehicles model years 2008-16, serves as a valuable, comprehensive and quick reference guide that technicians can easily
SEMA Pre-Show: Toyo Tires Goes Big at 2016 SEMA Show
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. is continuing its big displays and big vehicle debuts at its various exhibits at this year’s SEMA Show. Toyo Tires Outdoor Display (Exhibit #62122) Toyo will have a Ken Block-themed display to greet show attendees at the entrance of South Hall. The display will feature Block’s famous “Hoonicorn” Ford Mustang and
Pronto Honors Denso with 2016 OE Supplier of the Year Award
Denso Products and Services Americas Inc. was honored with the National Pronto Association’s 2016 Original Equipment (OE) Supplier of the Year Award. This is the ninth time Denso has earned the award from Pronto in the past 10 years. “The OE Supplier Award is a tremendous honor that speaks to the valued partnership we have
Women’s Board Announces 2016 Women of the Year Awards
The Car Care Council Women’s Board has named the recipients of its annual Women of the Year Awards, including the Auto Care Woman of the Year, Auto Care Woman of Excellence and Female Shop Owner of the Year. Amy Bonder, vice president, sales and strategy, Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), has been chosen as the 13th
WIX, Tomorrow’s Tech Name Ranken Technical College 2016 School of the Year
WIX Filters and Tomorrow’s Technician magazine, have named Ranken Technical College the 2016 School of the Year. Based in St. Louis, Mo., Ranken is the ninth recipient of the annual program that names the best technical training school in the country. “Ranken Technical College really impressed us this year,” said Jennifer Gibson, brand manager for
RMA: Tire Shipment Forecast Projects Slight Growth in 2016
The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has reported U.S. tire shipments are expected to experience slight growth in 2016, according to its mid-year tire shipment forecast. If the forecast stays true, dealers could see an increase in medium truck tire replacement tires and light truck tires in the market, but less replacement passenger car tires. Highlights
Falken Sponsors 2016 Super Chevy Muscle Car Challenge
Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ Falken Tires brand will sponsor the 2016 Super Chevy Muscle Car Challenge on Aug. 30 at the Auto Club Speedway in Southern California. During the annual event, top car builders participate in a series of performance tests, using a modern Chevy as the overall baseline. The challenge consists of three driving events:
2016 TIA Board Election Deadline Approaching
The voting period for the 2016 TIA Board of Directors election is coming to a close. By Sept. 1, 2016, TIA members with voting rights must submit their votes to elect four individuals to the TIA board for three-year terms. Nominees for TIA’s Board of Directors include: Bruce Besancon – Alliance Tire Americas, Inc., Wakefield,
2016 Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing Scheduled
The 12th annual 2016 Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing will take place Aug. 29 at the Colonia Country Club in Colonia, N.J., hosted by the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ). The event pays tribute to Scoras, a beloved former board member and industry veteran, and raises money in his name. Funds will
