Accella Continues Planting Trees
Accella Tire Fill Systems, a division of Accella Performance Materials, has fulfilled another year in its ongoing dedication to planting new trees in partnership with American Forests, the nation’s oldest non-profit conservation organization.
Apollo Vredestein Moving HQ to Atlanta
Apollo Vredestein North America, a division of Apollo Tyres Ltd., is relocating its corporate headquarters on June 1, 2017, from Metuchen, N.J., to Atlanta, Ga.
The Push to the Top Tier
As sunshine washed over the pristine beach of Los Cabos, Mexico, Hankook Tire America Corp. dealers and distributors huddled inside a resort conference center ballroom to hear a business update from the growth-focused Korean tiremaker.
Focusing on Consistency and Growth
Kumho Tire USA presented its “Take Control” strategy to its top tire dealers, distributors and their guests during its Kumho business meeting Dec. 8 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Grand Cayman.
Hankook Sets Sights on Strategic Growth
Hankook Tire America’s dealer meeting detailed the progress, plans, and promises of the company’s efforts to grow global market share in an increasingly competitive environment.
Stotsenburg Promoted to Vice President of Kenda’s Automotive Business
Effective Jan. 1, Brandon Stotsenburg will succeed Bob Phoenix as vice president of American Kenda Rubber’s North American Automotive business. “We are excited to have Brandon’s skills to partner with our independent dealers and distributors as Kenda accelerates its PCR and LTR growth with our unique value proposition offering Tier 2 performance at a Tier
Kenda Unveils Vezda UHP A/S
Kenda USA introduced the new Vezda UHP A/S KR400 at its booth (#41087) during the SEMA Show. The all-season, ultra-high performance tire features a special silica compound combining summer levels of wet and dry performance with strong cold weather and light snow capability, Kenda said. It features a five rib asymmetric pattern with optimized footprints
Live at SEMA: Sentury Rolls Out Groundspeed Brand
Sentury Tire introduced its Groundspeed tire brand, including six new tire models suited for the full range of North American driving needs, at its booth at this week’s SEMA Show (#43215). The new line of Groundspeed tires includes six new models designed to meet the diverse driving needs of most domestic and import passenger vehicle
Over 50 New Part Numbers Added by Continental
With a goal of complete coverage for some of Continental Aftermarket’s most popular products including belts, hose and tensioners, the company has introduced 51 new part numbers in Q2 2016 for North America. Included molded hose, poly-v belts and timing belt kits. “We believe that this expanded offering of new part numbers gives warehouse distributors
New Tech For New Opportunity
As Kenda USA ramps up the development of new tires for the North American market, the tiremaker’s Kenda North American Technical Center (KATC) in Green, Ohio, has changed dramatically. Since its ribbon-cutting ceremony in November 2015, the 50,000-square-foot facility has transformed into a multiple laboratory location with new testing equipment, new technologies and four new