BKT Appoints New Marketing Manager
BKT Tires Inc. has appointed Leigh Johnston to be its marketing manager for its U.S. operations.
NCTDA Meeting: Preparing for a Changing Industry Landscape
Over 400 tire dealers and industry representatives came together in early March for the North Carolina Tire Dealers Association (NCTDA) 2018 Expo and Trade Show at the Raleigh Convention Center in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina.
Cooper Tire Names New North American President of Tire Operations, New Senior VP Global Ops
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has named a new president of North American tire operations and a new senior vice president of global operations and procurement.
Bridgestone Expands TPMS Solutions with Launch of PressureStat for OTR Tires
Bridgestone Americas has launched PressureStat, a TPMS system for 49-inch and below OTR tires in the construction, quarry, underground hard rock and port industries.
Bridgestone Announces New Marketing Director for Bandag
Bridgestone Americas has announced LaTres Jarret as director of marketing for Bandag. Prior to joining Bandag, Jarrett managed marketing campaigns for a number of leading brands.
GRI Hires New Americas Sales & Marketing Director
Global Rubber Industries (GRI) has announced the hiring of Maury Shnier as its sales and marketing director for the Americas.
BFG Expands Advantage Line to Light Trucks
Michelin North America’s BFGoodrich brand is expanding its Advantage T/A line to include light trucks, completing the brand’s new Powerline. “We’re basically completing what we’re calling the Powerline. It’s both the passenger and light truck version,” shared Matthew Cabe, senior country operations marketing manager for Michelin.
Double Coin Completes New Manufacturing Plant in Thailand
Double Coin and CMA, announced the completion of its new advanced manufacturing facility in Thailand. The facility is owned by Huayi Group Co. and will manufacture truck, bus, industrial tires and OTR tires for the North American market.
Finding Gold and Opportunities within the Pebbles
One of my favorite life lessons is that of a teacher who walks into a classroom and sets a glass jar on his desk. He silently places large 2-inch rocks in the jar until no more can fit.
The Strong, Silent Type: Yokohama’s New Geolandar M/T G003
Positioning itself for growth in the light truck and off-road segments, Yokohama Tire Corp. added a new mud-terrain product to its Geolandar line for off-roaders, outdoor enthusiasts and pick-up truck/SUV owners.
