Rising Gas Prices Make Tire Distributors Rethink Pricing, Service Models
At the end of March, the U.S. government reported that the national average price of gasoline had reached $4.23 per gallon, which is an increase of $1.38 or 48% per gallon compared to one year ago. The situation for on-highway diesel fuel is worse, having increased a jaw-dropping 64% in the last 365 days. For
Cosmo Tires Introduces New Commercial Tires
The company says all three tires blend the durability of a long-haul tire with the casing strength of a regional tire.
Tire Group International Collecting Goods for Hurricane Dorian Victims
Tire Group International’s Miami warehouse is now accepting donations of non-perishable goods to be shipped to those in need in the northern Bahamas due to Hurricane Dorian.
Cosmo Tires Launches PCR, Truck, Bus Tire Lineup
Tire Group International will introduce their second generation Cosmo PCR, truck and bus radial tire range at The Tire Cologne.
Giti Tire Celebrates Soft Opening of New U.S. Plant
Located in the heart of rural Chester County, S.C., Giti Tire Group opened the doors of its new greenfield manufacturing facility for a preview event and soft opening Oct. 4. For the global tiremaker headquartered in Singapore, the $560 million investment in its first U.S production facility is intended to advance the company’s commitment to the North American marketplace.
Firestone Rewards OTR Customers with Indy 500 Sweepstakes
Bridgestone the Americas’ Firestone brand is offering members of the off-the-road industry the opportunity to win a free trip to the 2017 Indianapolis 500.
Welcome Club 3633
Charles Goodyear revolutionized the commercial rubber industry when he discovered vulcanization and filed patent U.S. 3633. The filing of this patent can be seen as a starting point for the modern tire industry. Throughout history others built upon Goodyear’s discovery: Robert W. Thompson, John Boyd Dunlop, André and Édouard Michelin, Frank Seiberling, Harvey Firestone and
Club 3633 Profile: Joaquin Gonzalez Jr.
Joaquin Gonzalez Jr., 36 President Tire Group International (TGI) Former NFL player Joaquin Gonzalez has been in the tire industry since birth, being welcomed into a 77-year family history in the industry. “I’ve done everything in this business,” he says. “From mounting tires, unloading and loading containers, billing, accounting, selling, payables, you name it. Ever
Duramas Passenger Tire
Duramas is a green passenger car radial brand that was developed in order to offer our customers an economical alternative in a handful of high volume metric sizes, according to TGI. The company is launching the tire in six sizes including; 165/65R13, 165/70R13, 175/70R13, 175/65R14, 185/60R14 and 185/65R14. Additional sizes in the light truck segment
Lamothe to Lead Zafco’s Canada Sales
Greg Lamothe has been promoted to national sales manager of Zafco International’s Canada sales. The company recently expanded its sales to Canada, opening an office in Toronto. “Zafco’s superior supply chain strengths, broad range of quality products, leading edge technology supported by employees and a management team who understand the value proposition and customer service