New Sailun, Sumitomo Truck Tires at MATS
The Mid-America Trucking Show kicks off March 22 where Sailun and Sumitomo products will be on display.
TBC Announces Sailun S757 All-Weather Drive Tire
TBC Brands continues a rapid expansion of the Sailun program with the introduction of the new S757 all-weather tire.
TBC Adds Two Sailun Branded Lines
TBC Corp. is expanding its Sailun branded tire offerings with the addition of two new lines—the Terramax HLT and Atrezzo SVR LX+. Both lines will be offered exclusively in the U.S. by TBC. The Terramax HLT is designed for all-season highway use and features 27 metric and LT sizes from 15- to 20-inch wheel diameter.
Sailun Investing in Vietnam Plant
The Sailun Jinyu Group’s wholly-owned Vietnamese subsidiary, Sailun (Vietnam) Co., Ltd, is investing up to $200 million in all-steel belted tire and OTR production. Approved by the board of directors on Dec. 8, the investment will help Sailun become more globally competitive and increase its market share for all steel and OTR tires, Tyres and
Sailun Sees Itself as a ‘Value Tier’ Brand
Non-stop rain negated any need for a water truck to wet the track during a recent ride and drive on Sailun tires. The standing water and slick conditions also made for a fun and informative test of the various tires’ abilities. New England-based Sullivan Tire & Auto Service, in collaboration with Sailun and TBC Corp.,
Sailun Waiting on Tariff Decision
Sailun Tire Corp. is waiting to see the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision on the USW’s antidumping and countervailing duty complaint against Chinese-made tires before it makes actions regarding potential tariffs, the tiremaker told Tire Review. “We’re not making any actions, we’re just going to see what happens,” said Brian Mielko, vice president of
TBC Wholesale Upgrades Sailun Warranty
TBC Wholesale has upgraded its Sailun medium radial truck tire warranty. The upgraded warranty includes: • Free tire replacement period extended to 50% of the original tread life if the tire becomes unserviceable due to workmanship or material defects. • All Sailun brand medium truck tire’s limited warranty coverage has been extended to 60 months
Sailun Vietnam Tire Factory Fully Operational
Sailun’s Vietnam tire factory, located on South Vietnam’s Phuoc Dong Industrial Park, is fully operational. The facility is Sailun’s first manufacturing facility outside China. The factory is expected to supply 7.8 million tires annually to the Middle East, Southeast Asia and South America, employing 850 people. It officially opened on Nov. 30, 2013.
Tyres & Accessories: Sailun has ‘Indirect Interest’ in Kings Road Tyres
Tire manufacturer Sailun has confirmed to Tyres & Accessories an “indirect interest” in Kings Road Tyres. While the direct players in the investment group have yet to be fully confirmed, Sailun’s indirect interest gives some indication of potential tire industry figures in the partnership, confirmed to involve Chinese, European and North American interests. What we
Sailun Launches Hockey Advertising Campaign
Dynamic Tire Co. is kicking off a new marketing effort directed at Canadian hockey families for Sailun brand tires. The campaign, on hockey rink billboards across Canada, will go after hockey parents and players who are a large part of Sailun’s customer base. “Sailun stands for quality, safety and value,” said Brian Mielko, Dynamic Tire