Bandag Introduces New Equipment
(Queensland/Australian Tyre Dealer) Australian cold process tyre retreader Bandag has just completed a 12-month testing program with new buffer and extruder machines that have led to improvements in processing, tyre preparation and tread adhesion, together with a reduction in manufacturing costs.
UK Equipment Becomes Snap-on Equipment Ltd.
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) UK Equipment Ltd., a fully-owned subsidiary of Snap-on Inc., is changing its name to Snap-on Equipment Ltd., in keeping with the corporation’s global identity.
Planning the Perfect Bay
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Wegmann Automotive to Discontinue Certain Products April 1
Effective April 1, Wegmann Automotive USA Inc., and its brands, Hofmann Power Weight and Perfect Equipment, will be discontinuing some product segments and part numbers in order to streamline the offering and better serve the overall North American market.
New Cold Weather Adhesive Wheel Weights
Perfect Equipment has announced its new Cold Weather Tape Adhesive Wheel Weights. The product is designed to help alleviate cold weather issues that can occur when installing adhesive wheel weights.
Hot Electric Car Carrying Zinc Weights
The fully electric Tesla Motors Model S will carry Hofmann Power Weight Type 361 adhesive wheel balance weights from Perfect Equipment.
Weighty Issue: Hennessy Sues Over Clip Patent Question
Hennessy Industries, producer of Bada brand wheel weights, has filed a patent infringement suit against Perfect Equipment Inc. regarding the design of steel wheel weight clips.
How Diversification Opens Doors for Wegmann Automotive
We discuss how Wegmann Automotive is growing its business, especially in the wheel weights and TPMS categories.
Tennessee Tire Boom: A Closeup Look at this Automotive ‘Hot Bed’ and its Implications for the Tire Industry
Just as Akron, Ohio, was considered the rubber capital of the world, Tennessee is well on its way to become the automotive hub in the U.S.
Tire Service 101: Installing Adhesive Wheel Weights
Tips you need to know about installing and choosing the right adhesive wheel weight.