Memorial Fund, Events to Help Family of Tire Tech
A few weeks ago, a truck tire exploded and killed a tire tech at a suburban St. Louis tire dealership. The shop has set up a memorial fund to help the 29-year-old’s struggling family. Robert "Hank" Williams died on Jan. 29, two days after a tire he was repairing at Best Auto Inc. in Arnold,
AskPatty.com’s DeVere to Speak at Upcoming Events
Jody DeVere, CEO of AskPatty.com, will address the topic of marketing to women at several upcoming events. At the Western Canada Tire Dealer Association Convention on Feb. 10, DeVere will speak during the closing session at 3 p.m. and also will be in attendance all day. Patricia Muir, AskPatty.com’s director of sales for Canada, also
Pirelli to Host Celebrity Events at SEMA Show
Pirelli said it will capture the attention of the attendees at this year’s SEMA Show with an array exclusive vehicles, a demonstration of its “Green Performance” and special events featuring celebrities Chip Foose, Ken Block and Steve Saleen The tiremaker said its Green Performance strategy is aimed at developing products and solutions that combine maximum
Bartec to Hold Education, Giveaway Events at SEMA
Bartec USA will hold several events at its booth (#40223) at the Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show. Beginning Nov. 2, Bartec invites all current customers to come to booth and “Tell us Your Story!” There will be daily drawings for free software updates for Tech400 users and a free Torque Tool Kit for Tech300 and Tech300+
Planning Special Events
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New Schedule of Events for TIA at SEMA Show
TIA has announced its slate of events for the upcoming SEMA Show, Nov. 2-6 in Las Vegas.
Spots Available for Upcoming TIA Events
TIA reminds that it is not too late to register for either its 2009 Commercial Tire, Retread & Recycling Conference (Feb 9-11 in Orlando) or the annual OTR Tire Conference (Feb. 19-21 in San Antonio).
Conti Tire on M-B C-Class for Driving Events
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental AG’s ContiSportContact 3 has been named the “official tire” of Mercedes-Benz USA’s C-Drive national ride-and-drive series, featuring the automaker’s redesigned C-Class sedan.
Rancho Tour to Hit 15 Events
(Akron/Tire Review) Rancho Suspension’s multi-vehicle RIG Tour 15 major truck events this year. RIG – which stands for Rancho Interactive Garage – includes a collection of “flipped” light trucks, SUVs and Jeeps sporting Rancho’s latest products and technology.
RMA Outlines Its NTSW Events
(Akron/Tire Review) The RMA says it has a full schedule of events planned around the upcoming 2007 National Tire Safety Week, Apr. 22-28. Some of the events precede the scheduled NTSW.