Advanced ID to Purchase Pneu-Logic
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A company press statement released on May 15 indicates that U.S. supplier of UHF tag reading technology Advanced ID Corporation is preparing to purchase Pneu-Logic Ltd., the Derbyshire-based provider of tyre industry technology.
Dunlop Signs Off on SP Sport Signature All-Season HP Line
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear has launched the Dunlop SP Sport Signature, an all-season high performance tire.
Thai Hua Rubber Set to Tap the Boom
(India/Rubber Asia) A leading rubber producer and exporter of Thailand, Thai Hua Rubber (THR) is making vigorous efforts to emerge as a top global player by tapping the enduring NR boom to its maximum.
PTNA Replaces Chairman and CEO
(Akron/Tire Review) Few knew he was even there, but Kevin Riddett has left Pirelli Tire North America, where he served as chairman and CEO, replaced by former Goodyear executive Hugh Pace.
Titan Sponsors ARCA Racer
(Akron/Tire Review) Titan Tire has gotten into the racing business, announcing its sponsorship of ARCA Re/Max series driver Billy Leslie for 10 races this season.
WTA Explores OTR Production Options in China
(Akron/Tire Review) Tire wholesaler World Trade Association (WTA) recently completed its sixth visit to China to explore producing its Xtreme brand bias and radial OTR tires there.
Union Workers Approve BFNAT Master Contract
(Akron/Tire Review) The United Steelworkers union (USW) has reached new contract agreements, covering 5,200 workers at eight Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) plants.
Tighter Squeeze: Low-Cost Options Add Pressure, But Private Branders Remain Strong
What do you do when all around you is chaos – a shrinking market, harsh price-based competition from overseas, lost domestic business and predictions of an early demise? U.S. private brands have seen this movie before, back when the first Japanese-produced tires hit these shores and again when South Korean tires made their way here.
Pnuematic Tools; Belts/Hoses
Durability Tops List When Shopping for Pneumatic Tools The last thing anyone needs in a fast-paced work environment is a broken or otherwise out-of-service tool. That’s why shopping for a new impact wrench is so important. With every supplier offering cutting-edge technology, it’s no longer so much about tool features as it is tool
NZ Government to Test Safety of Winter Tyres
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Winter tyres are to be subjected to official testing by officials in New Zealand following numerous allegations that they have contributed to fatal accidents.