Countdown Begins For 2006 4×4 Eco Challenge
(Douglasdale, South Africa/S.A. Treads) The final round of this year’s thrilling 4×4 Eco Challenge will take place in some of Africa’s most beautiful and untouched territory from Aug. 24 to Sept. 7, along the wild sandy shores and into the remote lowlands of Mozambique.
Next Tread Utility Promises to “Kerb” Costs
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The latest ‘Next Tread Utility’ tyre will be displayed at the Chartered Institute of Waste Management Show on June 13-15, demonstrating the Next Tread commitment to developing bespoke tyres to suit specific industry applications.
Tire Contract Talks Open, USW Already Unhappy
(Akron/Tire Review) Formal negotiations between the United Steelworkers (USW) and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for a new master contract have opened, and already it appears negotiations will be difficult.
Hankook Tire Launches New Chinese R&D Centre
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Hankook Tire is stepping up efforts to defend its position in the Chinese tyre market by investing in a new local R&D centre, extending production facilities and expanding its sales network. The company announced detailed plans for China its Jiaxing plant on the May 29.
Tiremakers Compete for Chinese Market
(Akron/Tire Review – China People’s Daily) The biggest project to be invested in by a business from the Republic of Korea in Northeast China’s Jilin Province has begun construction in the Changchun High-tech Industrial Development Zone, according to the province’s department of commerce.
Rapra Technology Names New Vice President, Managing Director
(Akron/Tire Review) Rapra Technology, a wholly owned European subsidiary of the Smithers Group, an independent testing, consulting and research organization, has announced the appointment of Hugh D. Pace as vice president and managing director.
New MD for Kumho Technical Centre
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Kumho Tires has appointed Roger Jenkins as managing director of its Kumho Europe Technical Centre (KETC).
Anatomy of a Steer Tire and Ways to Improve Mileage
Steer tires typically receive a lot of attention from fleets and drivers. Certainly, these tires have a huge impact when it comes to driver comfort and road noise, but their weight-bearing abilities are more of a concern. These tires usually carry more load than any other tire on the vehicle. An individual drive or trailer
Bring It On: BFNAT ‘Welcomes Change’ With Four New HP Lines
BFNAT ‘Welcomes Change’ With Four New HP Lines
Public Service: Educating Consumers About TPMS is the Biggest Challenge
Com·mu·ni·ca·tion 1. The exchange of information between individuals, for example, by means of speaking, writing, or using a common system of signs or behavior Bart Cavin is general manager of Ken’s Service Center’s three stores in two suburbs southwest of Baltimore – Columbia and Hanover. Combined, they provide tires and service in 26 bays at