Double Coin, CMA Find Anti-Dumping Determination ‘Grossly Wrong’
The U.S. Department of Commerce imposed its final antidumping rate for Double Coin’s OTR tires at 105.31%. Double Coin and CMA believe that this final antidumping rate, which is identical to the DOC preliminary finding, is “grossly wrong,” the company said. The DOC said, Double Coin “failed to demonstrate absence of de facto government control
NHTSA Grants Petition for Inconsequential Noncompliance to CMA, Double Coin
China Manufacturers Alliance and Double Coin Holdings have been granted its petition for inconsequential noncompliance by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration on Dec. 30, 2014. In August 2014, CMA notified the NHTSA of non-compliant sidewall markings on certain Double Coin branded tires. “In consideration of the foregoing, NHTSA has decided that CMA and
CMA Recalls Trailer Tires
China Manufacturers Alliance issued a recall for certain Bluestar LQ225 size 8-14.5 low platform trailer tires. The recall affects nearly 10,500 tires. The potentially affected tires, which were manufactured Feb. 24, 2013 to Aug. 9, 2014, can develop a sidewall blister on the upper section of the sidewall. According to NHTSA, this sidewall blister may
#SEMA/GTE: CMA Shows Upgraded and Brand New Warrior Tires
China Manufacturers Alliance announced an upgraded UTQG rating to the Warrior R29 and R30, as well as the introduction of the WR200 winter tire and SR1 SUV tire, at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. Warrior’s R29 premium all-season touring and R30 high performance touring tires have received a UTQG “A” traction rating, as well
‘Shock and Surprise’ from CMA in DOC Dumping Finding
China Manufacturers Association, North American marketers of Double Coin and Warrior brand tires, said it is shocked and surprised by a “preliminary anti-dumping determination” issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce over the company’s OTR tires imported into the U.S. CMA said the DOC started its anti-dumping review in October 2013 “to determine whether the
CMA Adds New Sales Mangers
China Manufacturers Alliance has added two new sales managers for its Double Coin brand. Brian Riddel will serve as regional sales manager for Canada and Juan Gonzales will be regional sales manger for Mexico. “We are thrilled to have Brian and Juan join our team,” said Aaron Murphy, vice-president of CMA. “With their long history
CMA Notified NHTSA of Non-Compliant Sidewall Markings
Last month, the China Manufacturers Alliance notified the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration of non-compliant sidewall markings on certain Double Coin branded tires, the tiremaker said. The tiremaker is petitioning NHTSA for exemption from the recall requirements because the non-compliance does not relate to motor vehicle safety. “The important factor is that the tires
CMA Enters Central America Distribution Deal
China Manufacturers Alliance (CMA) has entered an agreement with Lucy’s Tire Inc., located in Medley, Fla., to distribute Double Coin-brand TBR and OTR tires in Central America and some Caribbean islands. The agreement began in May and is the first time CMA has worked with a company to distribute in the region. Lucy’s will distribute
CMA Launches Duraturn Brand
Tire manufacturer China Manufacturers Alliance (CMA), announced it is launching a new consumer and commercial tire brand under the name Duraturn. CMA’s Duraturn brand debuted new consumer tire models, including Mozzo, Travia and ST Radial, as well as a full line of TRB tires. “Duraturn products have the pedigree of developing diverse and comprehensive
CMA Achieves ‘F’ Speed Rating For Mobile Crane
China Manufacturers Alliance announced that two of its Double Coin REM-8 High Speed Mobile Crane tire sizes have achieved an “industry leading” speed rating of “F.” The Double Coin REM-8 tires in 14.00R25 and 16.00R25 models now allow for a maximum speed of 50 mph. Designed for both on and off-the-road highway applications, Double Coin’s
