Minor Fire at Conti’s Charlotte Plant
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental Tire North America’s Charlotte plant suffered a minor fire yesterday.
Leading Associations Join Tyre Industry Federation
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Tyre Industry Federation (TIF) has strengthened its position as the leading authority for the tyre industry by voting to accept the Industrial Tyre Association, National Tyre Distributors Association, Retread Manufacturers Association and Tyre Recovery Association.
CTNA OTR Plant Faces Citations
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America’s OTR tire plant in Bryan, Ohio, reportedly faces federal action for alleged clean air violations.
Breaking Out: Russia’s Largest Automotive Show Quite an Interesting Affair
Russia’s Largest Automotive Show Quite an Interesting Affair
Waste Not, Worry Not: Fleets That Partner Up with Tire Dealers Can Take the Worry Factor Out of Tires
“He saves us tens of thousands in potential workers’ compensation claims. His labor costs are $18 an hour, while mine are $22. My overall insurance costs are lower, and I’m saving 10% per tire in labor alone.” That’s Scott Francis, fleet maintenance manager for Whiteline Xpress Ltd. in Champaign, Ill. He’s in charge of watching
It’s in the Air: Proper Air Pressure is Key to Tire Performance and Optimized Tire Investment
Truck fleets and commercial tire dealers probably already know that tire costs are second only to fuel when calculating total operating costs. Managing tires properly – and that means being diligent in keeping air pressures where they are supposed to be – can maximize tire dollars. In a Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) tire failure
Pushing Rope?: How High Will Another Price Increase Fly With Strapped End-Users?
Rumblings are up about an upcoming round of across-the-board tire price hikes. No one should be surprised. Legacy costs, operating costs and, most especially, raw material costs, are chewing up tiremakers, especially those on these shores. The price increases invoked over the last three years have certainly been warranted, and, for the most part, those
Good, Better, Best: CTNA Seeks Premium Positioning with Four New HP, UHP Tires
CTNA Seeks Premium Positioning with Four New HP, UHP Tires
The Last Act?: Even After Attendance Boost for “Positive” WTE, TIA Officials Looking at Options
Even After Attendance Boost for “Positive” WTE, TIA Officials Looking at Options
Defining Your Future
One-of-a-Kind Coverage Delivers Opportunities for Commercial Dealers