Chinese Tiremakers Plan Future Growth in U.S.
These days Chinese biking lovers are overwhelmed by a newly launched foldable electric bike called the Uma Mini, produced by Hangzhou-based tech start-up Yunzao Technology. The company has sold more than 2 million Uma Minis since the product was launched on June 24. Similar enthusiasm is also given to the Ninebot electric self-balancing scooter by
Tire Consultants Group Hires Industry Veteran J.D. Guerrieri
Tire Consultants Group has hired tire industry veteran J.D. Guerrieri to oversee its sales, marketing and management unit. In his new role, Guerrieri will direct the company’s marketing and sales management efforts. “Mr. Guerrieri’s vast experience in sales, sales management and marketing coupled with his strengths in forging important business relationships will place Tire Consultants
TRIB Supports Investigation of Chinese TBR Tires
The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) supports the International Trade Commission and Department of Commerce’s investigation of imported TBR tires from China. While the initial investigation is comparing the impacts of new imported tires on new domestically produced tires, TRIB is working with the ITC to educate the commission on the negative impacts
2015 Top Shop Finalist: Courtesy Auto Service & Tire of Tacoma
If you asked Courtesy Auto Service & Tire of Tacoma owner Scott Welsh what he does for a living, he wouldn’t tell you he’s a tire dealer. He would tell you he’s a problem solver. “Everyone from myself down to my newest guy, who is primarily a tire installations/general maintenance technician, we all have the
2015 Tire Industry Hall of Fame Recipients Announced
The Tire Industry Association announced the names of the 2015 Tire Industry Hall of Fame recipients. This year’s honorees are Ross Fischer, the late owner of McCord Auto Supply; Herman “Hy” Freeman, technical services and training manager for Rema Tip Top North America (retired); Paul Hyatt, chairman of Superior Tire & Auto; Bucky Stein, founder
Kreidel Out as Tire Factory CEO
Tire Factory Inc. and its CEO John Kreidel have parted ways after five years and a recent significant change to the dealer group’s store branding. Tire Factory CFO Walter Lybeck will serve as is interim CEO until Kreidel’s replacement is brought on. In the meantime, Kreidel has agreed to assist Lybeck as needed for the
Coker Tire Exec Voted Chair-Elect for SEMA Board
Wade Kawasaki, president and COO of the Coker Group, has been elected Chair-Elect of the SEMA Board of Directors. He will serve two years as Chair-Elect before becoming the board’s chairman in 2017. “I am proud and humbled that I have been chosen to serve as the next SEMA Chair-Elect,” said Kawasaki. “This campaign has
North American Tire & Retread Expo Sets Agenda
The North American Tire & Retread Expo is less than a month away, taking place April 15-17 in New Orleans. The inaugural event will feature training and educational sessions, speakers, a visit from racecar driver Helio Castroneves, and a ‘Miss Retread Truck Tire’ contest. “Our goal is to bring together tire and retread business professionals
Goodyear Board Adds Boeing International Exec
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. elected a retired president of Boeing International to its board of directors. Laurette T. Koellner, 60, most recently served as executive chairman of International Lease Finance Corp., a subsidiary of American International Group Inc. until its May 2014 sale to AerCap Holdings. Prior to AIG, Koellner spent 11 years with
Duramas Adds Medium-Duty Commercial Tire Lineup
Tire Group International will expand its house brand Duramas into the medium-duty commercial tire segment with a new radial truck tire lineup consisting of two patterns. The lineup features two tires – STR-100 and DRV-100 – available in sizes 11R22.5 and 11R24.5. The lineup is specifically designed for long haul steer applications, according to the
