RMA Outlines Calif. Bill Opposition
In a letter sent to California state senators last week, the RMA outlined its opposition to AB 496, a bill that would require consumer notification of a tire’s date of manufacture.
New Tire Plant Set for I-45 and Beltway 8 in Houston
(Houston Chronicle) Snider Tire will open one of its five U.S. Michelin Retread Technologies plants in ProLogis NorthPark in a deal that brings the distribution park to full occupancy.
Is There Still Room For Small Independents? YES!
By this time, most small independent tire dealers in the U.S. are tired of hearing how bad the economy is. Those who are experiencing a downturn in business are forced to deal with it, and those who are progressing don’t believe it.
Forward Thinking: New Models Mean New Customization Options
Over the last few months, we discussed what industry experts and retailers are predicting for the near future. In light of those views, this month we’ll focus on several new vehicles that are heading our way. As much as I love the growl of a V8 and respect the power of a forced induction 2.0
Tyremakers Oppose Asia Q2 SBR Price Hike
(ICIS News) Downstream tyremakers were resisting higher contract prices for Asian styrene butadienne rubber (SBR) in the second quarter amid the continued slump in the global automotive market, industry sources said on Mar. 18.
Downward Turn: Small OTR Market Sees Sales Slump, Overcapacity
Not that many months ago, the OTR market – small and giant tires – was flying high, burdened with lengthy backorders that kept prices up and production humming. Tires were hard to come by, a happy problem the industry enjoyed for half a decade. The global financial crash and burn – complete with sharp downturns
Going ‘Green’
“Going Green,” “sustainability,”“alternative fuels,” and “alternative energy sources” – these are terms andphrases we have all been hearing a lot lately; but how do they apply to thetire industry? How can the term “green tires”even be relevant? “Going Green” typically means thata manufacturer is committed to: 1. Environmentally friendlydesigns. 2. Improving manufacturingoperations to reduce their
SEMA Show 2008 – A European Prespective
As the world reels from the effects of the global economic slowdown, many may have wondered if this would have had a negative effect on SEMA 2008’s tyres, wheels and equipment section supported by the Tire Industry Association (TIA).
Bridgestone Raises 2012 Ambitions
Bridgestone Corp. has lifted its revenue and profit targets for 2012, stating simultaneously that it hopes to continue the upward trend the year after, too.
Building a Name: Federal Uses First U.S. Event to Relaunch Line, Discuss Future
Federal Uses First U.S. Event to Relaunch Line, Discuss Future