B.C. Man Wins Vacation in Giti Canada Contest
Kevin McHallam of Chilliwack, B.C., walked away with the $5,000 Air Canada vacation grand prize of the GT Radial “Escape The Winter” Sweepstakes.
Your Business’ Spokesperson: Putting Your Face and Voice to Your Brand
Anyone who has been around our industry more than just a few years has seen how dramatically customer interaction has changed. Tire specifications, features, ratings, prices – they’re available at everyone’s fingertips. People can literally buy tires and have them installed without leaving their house. A few years ago I saw a customer use his
2011 SEMA Show Wrap Up
Missed this year’s Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show? Tire Review has you covered – with the latest news and announcements, plus the hottest new tires and equipment, straight from the show floor.company’s Affiliated Dealer Program and is widely considered as a key player in Bridgestone/Firestone Inc.’s – and the Firestone brand’s – survival from the Ford/Firestone
TIA Council Sets Meeting, Gets New Member
TIA’s new Environmental Advisory Council added a new member, and set its first meeting for Mar. 31. Joining the council is Brian Hesje, chairman of Fountain Tire, who replaces Jim Pangle, also of Fountain Tire, on the committee. The first EAC meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, Mar. 31, at TIA’s headquarters in Bowie, Md.
Environment Issue Committee Formed by TIA
TIA has completely revamped its Tire and Rubber Recycling Advisory Council, replacing it with a new Environmental Advisory Council. Named to serve on the EAC were Co-Chairmen Dick Gust of Liberty Tire Recycling and Larry Brandt of MSB Tires; TIA board members Michael Baggett of Yokohama Tire Corp., Chip Huber of Q Fix Truck Service,
LIVE AT SEMA: TIA Tackles President, Consumer Education
The Tire Industry Association placed special attention on repealing recently enacted tariffs on imported China-made passenger tires and on getting a seat at the table when it comes to a new consumer education offering. TIA members approved two resolutions aimed at these issues at its annual meeting on Nov. 2. The first resolution states that
TIA Members Elect 10 to Board
Ten people were elected to the TIA Board of Directors in its recent elections, each gaining three-year terms on the board. An 11th member was named to the board to fill an unexpired term. Gaining seats on the TIA board were: • Russell Belcher, QMI/Ever-Wear, Lakeland, Fla. • Dean Bray Jr., Bray’s Recapping Service,
TIA Board Election Set
The slate of candidates for TIA’s Board of Directors is set, and members have until Sept. 1 to cast their ballots.
Kansas Dealer Wins Harley
Neil Wakefield, owner of Wakefield Enterprises in Lawrence, Kan., won a highly customized 2009 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe Plus motorcycle in Michelin North America’s Ticket to Ride promotion.
TIA Announces New Board of Directors
(Akron/Tire Review) The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has elected 10 individuals to serve on its board of directors for three-year terms.