RNR Tire Express Lands on Franchise Times’ Top 500 List
RNR Tire Express (RNR) announced that it claimed a spot on 2022 Franchise Times Top 500 listing at number 237. Franchise Times uses a combination of companies’ voluntary reports and the most recent franchise disclosure documents to rank the 500 largest franchise systems in the United States. RNR says companies must be a legal United
Auto Care Association Adds Foshee as Sr. VP, Govt. Affairs, General Counsel
The Auto Care Association has added Lisa Foshee to its government affairs team. Foshee will be the senior vice president of government affairs and general counsel. In her role, Foshee hopes to provide leadership and direction for the association’s federal and state legislative and regulatory efforts. These efforts include educating legislators on issues of importance
Hankook Tire Commits to Targets for Reducing Emissions
Hankook Tire says it committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by submitting its targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its own operations. In August, the company submitted its mid-to-long-term science-based emissions reduction targets. The company says it plans to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions that occur during the production
TIA Membership Elects Four Board Members
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) membership has voted in two incumbents, a newcomer and a former director to its 2022-2023 board. Re-elected were Russ Devens of McCarthy Tire Service and T.J. Trum of Pomp’s Tire Service. Gary MacCausland of VIP Tires & Service was elected to his first term and rejoining the Board after a
Ecore Invests in New Tire Recycling Facility
Ecore International says it plans to invest $25.5 million to open a regional manufacturing facility in Ozark, Alabama. The privately held flooring and surface company based in Pennsylvania is the largest converter of reclaimed rubber in North America, and its largest raw material is scrap truck tires. As part of the project, Ecore says it
Martin Winter Joins ZC Rubber Europe Technical Center
Zhongce Rubber Group has appointed Martin Winter as technical director, tire development, EMEA & Americas, at ZC Rubber Europe Technical Center in Hanover, Germany. Winter will work with Martin Wells, vice president of ZC-Technical Center and Global OE, and Jörn Tietjens, key account manager, OE, to support ZC Rubber’s OE project development and compliance with
Catalytic Converter Theft: How it Can Affect Your Shop
In the past six months, we have seen a dramatic rise in catalytic converter thefts. Criminals are using lithium-ion battery-powered reciprocating saws to cut the catalytic converters out of vehicles. Criminals are not stealing them for replacement value because it is illegal to install a used catalytic converter unless it’s tested by the Environmental Protection
FTC Chair Says Right to Repair is a ‘Top Priority’
The need for federal right to repair protections in the auto industry was top of mind for key legislators and regulators at a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing held on May 18. Chair Mike Quigley (D-IL) began by noting the importance of “initiatives that I have long supported like increasing consumer rights to repair the things
Federated Webinar To Discuss Marijuana and The Workplace
Federated Insurance, a Tire Industry Association member benefits partner, will hold a complimentary webinar on Thursday, June 21, at noon (central time) on marijuana in the workplace. The one-hour webinar will aim to demystify the complex intersection of marijuana legal reform and safe, productive workplaces. It is targeted at human resources professionals, risk managers, managers
The Importance of Tire Recycling (and How To Do It)
Global emissions rose 6% in 2021, their highest level yet, and the auto industry is top of mind for tighter government regulations. According to a Federal Highway Administration Research and Technology report, approximately 280+ million used tires are discarded each year. Only about 30 million of these tires are retreaded or reused, leaving the remaining
