Double Coin Tires Announces September Program
Double Coin has increased tire distribution to its network of warehouses to support the program for off-the-road and industrial tire dealers.
AAPEX and SEMA Announce Health & Safety Measures
AAPEX will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccine or a negative COVID PCR test. SEMA is working with state and local officials to announce more health and safety information in the coming weeks.
Truck Tire Service Programs: It’s All in the Details
According to Gary Schroeder, executive director of Cooper’s Global Truck and Tire Business, it’s all about “details, details, details.”
Tire Sales Recover Strong Despite Pandemic Lows
According to Neil Portnoy of GfK, despite losses, the market outperformed expectations and credits the industry’s performance to the resiliency of independent tire dealers.
Specialty-Equipment Industry Sees Growth During Pandemic
Findings from the new “SEMA State of the Industry—Spring 2021” report indicate that 66% of manufacturers, 60% of distributors and 40% of retailers/installers reported increased sales compared to 12 months ago.
TIA To Host 100th Anniversary Events at The Cosmopolitan Hotel
Registration opens for pre-show events, including TIA’s 100th Anniversary Gala Celebration.
Hankook Survey Reveals U.S. Optimism for Summer Travel
Hankook found nearly half (45%) of Americans say they are driving every day, which is more than twice as many as the same time last year (20%).
BKT Issues Statement Regarding India Tire Plant Rumors
BKT has issued a statement regarding rumors regarding COVID-19 and its tire plants in India.
Manufacturer’s POV: Today’s Tire Supply Chain ‘Growing Pains’ [Audio]
It’s no secret that the tire supply chain has been jolted by the coronavirus pandemic. Things are sort of a hot mess, and there are so many factors playing a role – the price and availability of raw materials, shipping and freight, changes in manufacturing, fluctuating supply and demand…the list goes on. Dealers are most
Manufacturer’s POV: Today’s Tire Supply Chain ‘Growing Pains’
To help us make sense of the supply chain challenges today, Sumitomo Rubber North America’s Ron Papcun, senior vice president of operations, explains reasons for supply chain delays, how we got to this point and what we can expect in terms of a “new normal.”