TIA Unveils First Update to Strategic Plan
(Akron/Tire Review) Four years ago, TIA unveiled its first comprehensive strategic plan, a 32-page document that presented the association’s future course, at the SEMA Show.
Kelly Brand Remains Strong, Goodyear Tells Dealers
(Akron/Tire Review) Despite rumors floating around the SEMA Show floor last week, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. says it remains fully committed to its Kelly-Springfield brand and Kelly dealers.
Unstoppable!: Despite Concerns, Wheel Companies See a Bright, Shiny Future For the Aftermarket
Stratospheric fuel costs. Steep living costs. Erratic job market. Add that all up, and you’ve got one strapped consumer. The average, middle-class buyer these days is spending every last dime on necessities. John Q. Public is foregoing the fun stuff in favor of the staples. Just getting there in one piece has become more important
President’s Agenda: First International TIA President to Expand Global Reach, Enhance Education
First International TIA President to Expand Global Reach, Enhance Education
Above and Beyond: Knowing the Latest TPMS Technology Will Set Your Business Apart
Picking up from where we left off in August, this month, we’re going to flip to the other side of the TPMS coin and see what’s going on in the aftermarket. The aftermarket was born from the creative minds of people who were able to adapt. TPMS is no different. Instead of being afraid of
Industry Association Membership: What’s in it For Me?
Have you ever noticed how many trade associations there are? What do they do? They want you to pay annual dues, but where does that money go? What do you get from these groups, and why should you join? Industry associations are everywhere. They exist at state, regional, national and global levels. Some have a
UPDATE: CITExpo Becoming Increasingly International
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The increasing product quality and the level of distribution of Chinese tyres in the U.K. and Europe clearly demonstrates how the Far Eastern manufacturers are closing the gap between itself and the European/U.S. markets.
TIA Announces 2006 Hall of Fame Inductees
(Akron/Tire Review) The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the members of the 2006 Tire Industry Hall of Fame.
‘Kneesy Does It’ from Dickies
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) During their working lives, motor mechanics and tyre fitters must spend hundreds of hours working on their knees.
Protect Profits, Avoid Theft By Screening Applicants
Roland Burt, owner of Burt’sTires, had a problem. His latest inventory showed a shortage of $12,000. Burt knew other small-businessowners who ignored employee theft and eventually had to close their businesses. He had his 12 employees completean investigative questionnaire for shortages. Analysis of the questionnairespointed to two employees as the culprits. One of