Montana High School Students Get Training Boost from Retired Dealer
By Betsy Cohen, The Missoulian – Gary Bakke could do just about anything he wants, now that he’s retired from his Bakke Tire shop in
Training on Trial
"Mornin’ Slim. Need a refill on that coffee?" Rolph held the cast-iron coffee pot steady with both hands. It was much heavier than stainless steel models, but necessary – Rolph’s coffee is not for the faint of heart. Or metal. “Sure, why not.” I pulled on my protective goggles as the boiling liquid hit the
A Look Back at the History of Power-Assisted Brakes
Since we are talking brakes this month, let’s do a little comparison of the most popular brake systems that brought us from the days of dragging a flat plate against the wagon wheel or mashing your foot down on a mechanical linkage arm that eventually either slowed the car down or gave you one really
New Snap-On Scan Tool Training Videos Available
Automotive Video Inc. (AVI) has released a two-part class that teaches technicians how to take full advantage of the latest features of their Solus, Modis, and Verus scanners. The videos feature trainer Scot Manna, ACDelco’s Technician of the Millennium, who also runs a beta test shop for Snap-On Tools. Part One of the program covers
Hankook Launches Online Dealer Training
Hankook Tire recently launched “Hankook Empowerment,” a new online dealer training network designed to provide high value product training, selling tips and other important resources to help dealers close the sale.
Glass Half Full: With the Right Outlook – and Training – TPMS Can Boost the Bottom Line
In the real estate industry, experts say there are three primary issues: “location, location, location.” In the tire industry, the mantra for most installations, repairs, etc., is similar: “training, training, training!” The industry, in general, is following the mission to a ‘T’ in dealing with tire pressure monitoring systems. “Training, traditionally, has been important in
Kumho’s Charles van Heusden Details New Dealer Training Program
To follow up on the “Sunny Days” article that appeared in this issue of Tire Review, we sat down with Charles van Heusden, manager of training and product development at Kumho Tire USA Inc., to uncover more details about EDGE – the tiremaker’s new online dealer training and support program, slated for release in the
Marangoni Launches Extensive Training Effort
(Akron/Tire Review) Marangoni Tread North American (MTNA) says it has made training a priority for 2006 and beyond, launching its Ringmaster Training Program this year for MTNA retreaders.
Power of Momentum: Challenges Lay Ahead, "But We Will Overcome Them," Says Disney
Challenges Lay Ahead, "But We Will Overcome Them," Says Disney
‘Mining’ for Answers: Choosing the Best Tire Technology for Mining Operations
Tires account for a significant line-item cost on any mining operator’s fiscal ledger, but tire dealers can help them balance maintaining profit and keeping work crews safe and equipment running.
