USTMA Projects Increase for 2018 U.S. Tire Shipments
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) has projected 2018 U.S. tire shipments will increase to 319.8 million units compared to 316.7 million units in 2017.
Wilcox Supply Inc. Creates Online Store: Discount Tire Supply
Wilcox Supply Inc. has taken its product catalog online at Discount Tire Supply.
U.S. Tire Shipments Expected to Increase in 2018
U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association is projecting that 2018 U.S. tire shipments will increase from 2017 numbers.
ATEQ TPMS Tools releases VT31 TPMS
ATEQ TPMS Tools has released the VT31, TPMS sensor activator and reader to the North American market.
Goodyear Reports Drops in Q2 Sales, Units and Operating Income
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company reports that its second quarter 2017 sales were down, coming in at $3.7 billion compared to $3.9 billion a year ago. The company said the decrease largely attributable to lower tire unit volume, partially offset by improved price/mix.
Martins Industries Offers 96-inch Inflation Cage
Martins Industries is now offering an OTR tire safety cage – the MIC-OTR-96. Measuring at 96-inches, the cage has been designed, tested and manufactured to exceed OSHA standards for inflation to 130 PSI. “The MIC-OTR-96 is designed to safely retain an explosion of agricultural, off-the-road and all other types of tires of up to 96-inch
Calif. Zinc Legislation Amended, Removes Tires From Bill
Following a letter of opposition from the Rubber Manufacturers Association, the California bill that sought to restrict zinc used in tires (SB 1260) has been amended to no longer address zinc or tires. The RMA has been leading opposition against the bill and sent a letter March 18 expressing its concerns about the bill stating,
RMA Forecasts Increase in 2016 US Tire Shipments
The Rubber Manufacturers Association is predicting total U.S. tire shipments will surpass 315 million units in 2016. Steady economic improvement, low fuel prices and increases in miles traveled should create favorable conditions for growth in 2016, RMA said. According to the forecast, original equipment passenger and light truck shipments are expected to see the largest
Poll Says Americans Support 10-cent Increase in Gas Tax
A recent poll conducted by the San Jose, Calif.-based Mineta Transportation Institute stated 71% of U.S. residents would pay 10 cents more in the 18.4 cents-per-gallon gas tax if that extra money was put toward federal transportation projects, TheHill.com reports. The poll was conducted as the Oct. 29 deadline approaches for renewing federal infrastructure spending
Yokohama Reaches Highest Sales, Operating Income Results
Yokohama Rubber Co. announced its highest net sales and operating income in the company’s 2015 first half results. Net sales increased 4.4% to 269.3 billion yen and operating income increased 7.3% to 25.3 billion yen; however, net income declined 9.6% to 16.2 billion yen. The company said sales benefited from gains in its tire segment
