Emerging from Pandemic Challenges, Retreading Continues to Grow
Take a look at some of the factors influencing the retread industry and look forward to future changes we can expect.
GRI Appoints Michael Connor as US Director of Sales
GRI has appointed Michael Connor as its director of sales for its US operations. Conner will oversee the sales, marketing, operations and customer service efforts in North America, covering its material handling, agriculture and construction product portfolios. Conner has been credited with handling some of the US’s finest brands in the specialty tire market, GRI
AAPEX Keynote Speakers Discuss Elections, State of Aftermarket
AAPEX 2022 kicked off Nov. 1 with a keynote discussion between political icon, James Carville, and political strategist, Karl Rove, who provided their points and counterpoints on this year’s midterm elections. The discussion was moderated by Ann Wilson, senior vice president of government affairs, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), and Lisa Foshee, senior vice
The Road to AAPEX Starts Here
You may notice a different type of show car at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) this year. It only has 140 hp, with a four-speed automatic transmission and clocks in at 20 feet long. This car is not arriving at the show on a trailer. Instead, it’s coming from Akron, Ohio, on its own power. The
AAPEX 2020 Will be Held Virtually
AAPEX will provide a virtual/digital experience with many of the show’s same elements presented digitally.
TIA Requests Govt. Opposition to Cash for Clunkers
TIA urged lawmakers to oppose any new Cash for Clunkers vehicle retirement program in the next COVID-19 stimulus package.
TIA, Auto Associations Request Relief Due to Coronavirus
The Tire Industry Association as well as other automotive associations have asked Congress and the Trump administration to issue a “disaster” declaration that would allow small businesses to obtain funding directly from federal, state and private relief entities.
Petition to Guarantee Consumer Control Over Car Data Reaches 15,000 Signatures
A petition created by the national education and advocacy campaign “Your Car. Your Data. Your Choice.” reached 15,000 petition signatures last month.
CTDA/1-800EveryRim Luncheon is Jan. 29, 2020
The California Tire Dealers Association (CTDA)/1-800EveryRim New Year Luncheon will be held Jan. 29, 2020 in Santa Fe Springs, California.
Dealer Claims Successful Tweel Retreading
Orange, Mass.-based Pete’s Tire Barns Inc. claims to have successfully retreaded the Michelin X-Tweel SSL airless skid-steer tire.