Advancing in N.A. Market Takes Products, Cooperation, Technology
As with most great adventures, the first steps are usually the hardest to take. CMA and Double Coin began marketing TBR products in North America in 1992, with container-delivered, price-driven programs. Dealers were able to use the products as profit building items to offer end-users cost alternatives. Distributors could use the products as profitable lines
Despite Tariff, China’s Sailun Continues U.S. Bid
In a bid to find out what how one of the nation’s more modern tire manufacturers has been fairing since the U.S.’s introduction of a 35% added tariff, Tyres & Accessories interviewed Chinese tiremaker Sailun Tire. Surprisingly, the company plans to continue selling a similar number of tires into the U.S., despite the hefty new
Dealer Group Ups TRIB Support
TRIB announced that the American Commercial Tire Network, a member since 2004, is continuing its support and has increased its contribution to TRIB. ACTN includes Belle Tire Distributors; Bob Sumerel Tire Co.; Boulevard Tire; Commercial Tire Inc.; Cross-Midwest Tire; Custom Bandag; McCarthy Tire; McGriff Industries; Parkhouse Tire Inc.; Pete’s Tire Barn; Pomp’s Tire Service; Raben
Fixing a Hole: Total Tariff Fallout Still TBD, But Wrong Parties Were Wronged
The dust still isn’t settled on the president’s ill-advised smackdown of China-made consumer tires. There have been plenty of claims, counterclaims, predictions, wringing of hands and well-moistened crying towels, but few tangibles to date. Despite all of the Chicken Little-ing, the sky has yet to fall and we are no closer to having a handle
Commentary: Questioning Obama’s Trade Policy
Weekly Standard (Neena Shenai) – President Obama may think of himself as a Robin Hood of sorts – taking from the rich, giving to the poor. But what happens when a privileged constituency of the Obama administration – organized labor – forces President Obama to choose some working Americans’ jobs over others and break campaign
After Cutbacks, Toyo Now Back on Track
Atthe start of the year, Japanese manufacturer Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. put thebrakes on expenditure in response to the global economic and financial crisis. Thepackage of measures implemented were received with a shock: layoffs, massivebudget cutbacks, withdrawal from the Tokyo Motor Show, restrictions on travelfor management and so on. Later it became public knowledge
SEMA Chairman-Elect Tapped
(Aftermarketnews.com) Paul ‘Scooter’ Brothers of Comp Performance Group will serve as chairman-elect of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) beginning Aug. 1.
ITC Pushing Duty Increase, Not Quotas, in China Case
In a somewhat unexpected change in direction the U.S. International Trade Commission will recommend a series of duty increases on Chinese-produced passenger and light truck/SUV tires exported to the U.S.
King Harvest Has Surely Come
No doubt that within days I will get news releases from Bridgestone and Goodyear and Michelin and Cooper – everybody – announcing plans to build new plants in the U.S. to produce low-value broadline tires.
Corghi Opens New U.S. HQ
After years of offering its products through distributors, Italian tire equipment maker Corghi will open Corghi U.S.A., with offices in Hamilton, Ohio, as of tomorrow.