RMA Co-Sponsoring Rubber Asphalt Conference
A major industry conference will convene later this year to work toward expanding the use of rubber-modified asphalt produced using scrap tires. The RMA is partnering with the Rubber Pavements Association, Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society, Asphalt Institute, National Asphalt Pavements Association and the National Center for Asphalt Technology to co-host the fifth
RAC Sets Tire Safety Week
The Rubber Association of Canada has set May 16-22 as National Be Tire Smart Week.In late 2009, a study commissioned by the RAC showed that half of Canadian motorists are driving on at least one misinflated tire. And the study showed that Canadians who do check their inflation pressures monthly do not know how to
Winter Tire Tiffs and Titan Turmoil
I have a hard time believing that in this day and age there is even a mild disagreement over whether police cars should have winter tires. In Canada, New England or any province or state that sees regular and persistent snowfall and low temps. Such was the case in Edmonton, where police have waged an
Fountain Tire Co-Founder Named to Alberta Hall of Fame
Bill Fountain, the late co-founder of Canada’s Fountain Tire, was recently inducted into the Alberta Business Hall of Fame. In 1956, Bill and Jack Fountain opened the first Fountain Tire store in Wainwright, Alb. Bill’s vision and drive led the company to add agricultural tire services to meet the needs of local farmers, and to
Be Tire Smart Week in Canada Having Positive Impact: RAC
The number of Canadian drivers rolling on improperly inflated tires has fallen dramatically since 2003 – a plus for both road safety and fuel efficiency – according to a new study by the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC) to mark National Be Tire Smart Week. May 17 to 23 is National Be Tire Smart Week
Canadians Improve Tire Care, But Technology May be Crutch
The Rubber Association of Canada recently hosted a membership meeting featuring researcher Dennis Desrosiers, who reviewed the results from the RAC commissioned 2009 Consumer Tire Inflation and Attitudinal Study, and compared the results to the RAC’s 2003 benchmark survey. Some key findings from the survey, Desrosiers said, include: • The proportion of vehicles with at
Rubber Recycling Symposium Set for Sept.
Working in conjunction with the U.S. Rubber Manufacturers Association, the Rubber Association of Canada is hosting its biennial Rubber Recycling Symposium, Sept. 30-Oct. 1 in Toronto. “Many delegates are entrepreneurs, who come to learn about leading edge technologies and market trends in rubber recycling,” said the RAC, “while others come from a variety of sectors
Canadian Association Appoints Michelin’s Allen as Chair
The Rubber Association of Canada board of directors appointed Peter Allen, director of commercial business for Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., as the incoming chair.
National Be Tire Smart Week in Canada
May 11-17 is National Be Tire Smart Week in Canada, during which the tire industry, including retailers, distributors and manufacturers will be reminding motorists to properly maintain their tires.
RMA Sponsors Rubber Recycling Conference
The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), Clemson University Asphalt Rubber Technology Service, the Rubber Association of Canada and Empire State Development will sponsor “Scrap to Profit 3” June 3-4 in Buffalo, N.Y.