Investment Bottleneck in Russian Tyre Industry
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Investors have ploughed hundreds of millions of euros into the Russian tyre industry in recent years, of which the largest part has been invested in machinery and equipment.
Russian Retreading Companies Remain Confident
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The size of today’s Russian truck tyre market is about 12 million units per year. Together with improving road infrastructure – in particular in urban areas – and the increasing importance of Western products and technology, the retreading industry, too, is moving ahead in Russia.
Merityre Gears Up for Expansion
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Merityre Specialists Ltd. opened its newest centre in Reading on 8 April.
Need a Ticket for the Soul Train?
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Tickets for the Motown-themed Rubber Industry Dinner are now on sale.
Leading the Way: Commercial Tire Market Keeps Step with Fleet Demands
“Today, more than ever, fleets are evaluating new technology with an eye to cost/benefit ratios.” That quote from Clif Armstrong, director of OE and marketing for Continental Tire North America’s (CTNA) commercial tire group, referred to truck fleet use of RFID technology, but he could have been talking about any other aspect of modern truck
Going Solo: Will Super Wide Tires Ever Gain Mainstream Status?
With ever-climbing fuel costs and pressure to carry more freight with fewer trucks, one would naturally think a tire billed as offering greater fuel economy and increased payload capacity would be the hottest-selling item in any commercial tire dealer’s lineup. In theory, yes. But theories often fall short when it comes to application. Change is
Quick Fix: With Inflation-in-a-Can, ‘Temporary’ is the Operative Word
Even for the most skeptical motorists, inflation-in-a-can is a valid answer to experiencing a flat tire at the wrong time in the wrong place. But there are many caveats that must be followed explicitly when connecting a can of sealant and quite a few psi to the valve stem. Most important is that it’s only
Tires Reported as Lost in Fire Were Allegedly Sold
(Akron/Tire Review – The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y.) An insurance-fraud and arson case against an Oneonta businessman includes allegations that up to 300 tires claimed as lost in a fire were resold.
BFGoodrich Brand Launches Outstanding Trails Program
(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America’s (MNA) BFGoodrich tire division announced the launch of its Outstanding Trails program, a result of a collaborative effort among BFGoodrich, Tread Lightly and United Four Wheel Drive Associations (UFWDA).
Service Tire Truck Center Joins With MRT
(Akron/Tire Review) Service Tire Truck Center Inc., based in Bethlehem, Pa., and operating three commercial tire center/retread operations, has become the latest Michelin Retread Technologies franchisee.