Forestry Tire Market Holding Steady, Poised for Growth
The forestry industry, which in recent years has seen ups in certain areas and downs in others, has remained steady overall – and likely is only going to get better, according to several tiremakers in this hard-working segment.While construction markets in North America tumbled during the recession – and have yet to fully get back
Ag Tiremakers Gear Up for Another Near-Record Year
After a record year in 2011, the North American farm market is still strong. Though the U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) predicts declines in net farm income for 2012 compared to last year, ag tire manufacturers remain positive, considering 2011’s final numbers – $100.9 billion, up 28% from 2010, and the highest value on record. For
Latin American & Caribbean Tire Expo Coming Soon
The Latin American & Caribbean Tyre Expo 2012 opens its four-day trade show and conference on July 25, at the Atlapa Convention Center in Panama. The third annual expo provides exhibitors with direct access to the Latin American and Caribbean tire markets, according to event organizers. The expo will feature more than 160 exhibitors,
Record-Setting TIA OTR Conference Delivers Vital Market Data, Trends
Records are made to be broken, they like to say, and since TIA enhanced the educational and networking opportunities afforded by its annual OTR Tire Conference, attendance records seem to fall every year. The 57th annual conference, held at the Westin Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage, Calif., drew a record 495 dealers, retreaders and suppliers
Congress OKs Punitive Tariffs on China-Made Tires
Congress has passed new legislation that would allow the government to impose higher tariffs on goods from state-controlled economies that subsidize exports to the U.S.
Congress to Take up Trade Tariff Question
Bloomberg is reporting that a new bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would pave the way for the U.S. government to apply additional duties to imported goods. The bill appears to be a specific reaction to the Dec. 19 U.S. Court of Appeals ruling that struck down countervailing duties the
Another Court Tosses China Countervailing Duties
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., ruled the U.S. Commerce Department’s imposition of countervailing duties on China-made OTR and ag tires in 2008 was illegal.
Taylor to Keynote 2012 TIA OTR Conference
Morry Taylor, the always-interesting chairman and CEO of Titan International, will be the keynote speaker for the 2012 TIA OTR Tire Conference. The OTR Tire Conference will take place at the Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif., Feb. 15-18. Taylor is scheduled to be the keynote presenter during the Feb.
Taylor Ringing the NYSE Bell Friday
Titan International chairman and CEO Morry Taylor will live the dream tomorrow as he rings the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange. The NYSE will close for business precisely at 4 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the ceremony will be available for viewing on the NYSE website at 3:59 p.m. ET.
Improving Our ‘Technology’ With More Expertise and Experience
Got a letter recently from an "Appreciative Fan" of the tire industry. More precisely, of the technological wonders that are today’s radials. "I’m 78. I’ve driven on a lot of tires. I would like to thank the tire industry for designing and manufacturing better and safer tires," wrote Warren Modell of Bronx, N.Y., who mentioned