New Features Added to TireMaster Software
ASA Automotive Systems announced new features to its TireMaster software with the latest release of the Epicor Integrated Service Estimator (ISE). The Web-based Epicor ISE enables users to capture parts and labor information needed to estimate and complete common automotive repairs, the company said. The software provides access to the Epicor PartExpert and also provides
TIA Opposes New Tariff on Chinese-Made Tires
The Tire Industry Association announced it opposes the proposal from the USW that seeks antidumping and countervailing duties on China-produced consumer tires exported to the U.S. The association previously opposed the similar measure in 2009. TIA said that while this measure, despite its well intentions, would not help preserve manufacturing jobs and could be harmful
Horizon’s Guerrieri: New Tariff Bad for Consumers, Bad Business
Responses from the industry to the United Steelworkers latest action to gain another additional tariff on consumer tires imported from China are beginning to surface. On June 2, the USW filed a petition requesting antidumping and countervailing duty relief under Sections 701 and 731 of the Trade Act of 1930, claiming dumping margins as high
Red Kap Offers New Shop Pants and Shorts
Red Kap launched a purpose-built work apparel line that delivers on comfort, durability, quality and functionality specifically for the men who make a living under the hood, said the company. “At Red Kap, we aim to keep our customers equipped with the best gear available. The new Red Kap Performance Shop Pants and Shorts provide
A New Name, A New Era for Industry Association
[Editor’s Note: Earlier this month, Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO, and Rich White, senior vice president, respectively, of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, kicked off a media tour to educate aftermarket industry trade media and other constituents on a major rebranding for the association. They recently visited Babcox Media’s corporate offices to talk to editors
Continental Plans to Add Jobs in 2014
Continental intends to increase its employee count by around 7,000 in 2014, assuming the market develops accordingly. This would bring the number on its payroll to approximately 185,000 by the end of the year. By the end of 2013, the number of employees had climbed to roughly 178,000. “The larger workforce reflects our business success.
Toyo Expands U.S. Manufacturing Plant and Creates 650 Jobs
Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing broke ground for a 700,000-square-foot addition to its 2 million-square-foot tire manufacturing plant in White, GA. The company plans to expand its warehouse portion of the facility by 323,000-square-feet to accommodate increasing demand for Toyo and Nitto brand tires. Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. of Osaka, Japan, is investing
Marangoni Closing Plant, Exiting New Tire Markets
Marangoni Group has confirmed that it will end new passenger car and van tire production at its Anagni, Italy, factory. The announcement comes amidst local news reports of despondency amongst workers who expected to return to work in September after two postponements in August. Around 400 employees at the Anagni plant will be made redundant.
Yokohama Taps Firm for Design of New U.S. Plant
Yokohama Tire Corp. has selected Atlanta-based Kajima Associates/Architects & Engineers to design the first phase of its new Mississippi factory.
New Owner Reopens Most of Closed Scher Vegas Stores
Six months after employees of Bruce Scher’s Goodyear in Las Vegas woke up to find they no longer had jobs, the lives of most of them are returning to normal. Founder and owner Bruce Scher died in early December 2012, and by Christmas company management decided to shutter its entire Las Vegas business – 13