New TRIB MD Talks About Plans, Members and Association’s Role
Only David Stevens knows if he was prepared to step in as the new managing director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau, a post he took over last November following the unpopular dismissal of the well-known and respected Harvey Brodsky. Certainly the 42-year-old should not have been the focus of those unhappy about
Yokohama’s Oishi Addresses Key Industry Issues
Takao Oishi, president and CEO of Yokohama Tire Corp., recently addressed several tire industry issues, including the skyrocketing costs of raw materials, supply levels, and a recovering economy."Like all companies in our industry, 2009 was a rough year, but 2010 was a big improvement for Yokohama overall," he said. "We’re still struggling, though, with issues
Challenges Met, Kumho Ready For Continued Improvement
Kumho Tire USA has weathered the storm of 2010 – a year riddled with the financial makeover of parent company Kumho Asiana Group, a sluggish economy and continued repercussions of the Chinese tire tariff – and is looking toward a bright future.Somewhat appropriately, the tiremaker used the sunny backdrop of Los Cabos, Mexico, when delivering
After Years of Change, ‘Driven’ Goodyear Sees More Than Tires
To best understand the tone of the recent Goodyear dealer meeting, it’s important to start at the end. "We make people’s lives better." That’s how Rich Kramer, 47, wrapped up his keynoter to some 1,500 tire dealers plus their employees and spouses, and Goodyear associates gathered at the massive Gaylord Texan hotel near Dallas.What the
After Tough Year, Kumho Ready to Rock in 2011
Kumho Tire USA has weathered the storm of 2010 – a year riddled with the financial makeover of parent company Kumho Asiana Group, a sluggish economy and continued repercussions of the Chinese tire tariff – and is looking toward a bright future.
SEMA Products
Hankook introduced the new Ventus V2 Concept high performance all-season tire, which the tiremaker said features a patented design and special compounds that allow it to match the performance capabilities of most summer tires, but with twice the snow traction. The tire’s “Twister System,” a 3-D wave pattern channel, removes water from the tire’s contact
Continental Rolls out ‘American’ Bus and RV Tire
Continental Tire the Americas’ Commercial Vehicle Tire Division introduced a specialized all-position tire for the recreational vehicle and regional bus segment. The HSR2 SA (Heavy Steer Regional, Special Application) is CTA’s first regional tire offering for the people-moving segment. Designed and produced at the company’s Mt. Vernon, Ill., plant, the tire offers "maximum fuel efficiency
Falken Debuts Three New Tires at SEMA Show
Falken Tire said it has expanded its product line to target three distinct audiences and applications. Debuting at SEMA are the new premium performance touring Azenis PT-722, Large Overall Diameter (LOD) WildPeak A/T sizes, and the EcoRun line of tires for truck, bus and radials, which draw their development from SmartWay low-rolling resistance technology. Azenis
Return to Double Coin Plants Shows Progress, New OTR and AG Plans
meet with Double Coin executives to get a sense of where the company is headed. Hosted by China Manufacturers Alliance (CMA), the group included Rick and Ryan Benton of Black’s Tire Service in Whiteville, N.C.; Dan Jensen of Love’s Travel Stops in Oklahoma City, Okla.; Verdo Gregory of Commercial Tire in Fresno, Calif.; Art LeBlanc
Yokohama Gives Zenvironment Tires to Contest Winner
Yokohama Tire Corp. recently gave away $5,000 worth of commercial truck tires to Vicky and Bill Britton, of Orwell, Ohio, as the winners of the tiremaker’s contest at the Mid-America Trucking show in March. Because Vicky swiped her card at the company’s booth during the show, held in Louisville, Ky., her husband, who owns Bill