TIA Opens Nominations for 2019 Tire Industry Hall of Fame
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has opened nominations for the 2019 Tire Industry Hall of Fame.
Latin Tyre Expo Announces 2019 Dates, Moves Back to Atlapa Convention Center in 2019
Due to construction delays at the new $193 million Amador Convention Center, the 2019 Latin Tyre Expo and the Latin Auto Parts Expo in Panama will once again be hosted at the Atlapa Convention Center.
Smithers Rapra to Present on Electric Vehicles at Tire Technology Expo 2019
Smithers Rapra experts will present on tires for eletric vehicles and silica tread compounds at the Tire Technology Expo 2019.
Hankook Tire Honored By Montgomery County Government for 77th Anniversary
Montgomery County, Tennessee Mayor Jim Durrett recently surprised those at the Hankook Tire Tennessee Plant with an official proclamation honoring the company’s history.
GRI Installs First Tire Endurance Tester in Sri Lanka Facility
Global Rubber Industries (GRI) has installed a state-of-the-art tire endurance tester at its new factory in Sri Lanka.
Proud to Be an Independent Tire Dealer: Josh Porter, Lex Brodie’s Tires
Josh Porter, co-owner of Lex Brodie’s Tires, has a four-shop business, which operates completely independent of its Oahu-based namesake. Proud to be an Independent Tire Dealer this month is sponsored by Federal Tire.
Republican Pollster Jim Hobart to Speak at 10th Tire Industry Honors Event
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announced that Republican pollster Jim Hobart will be the guest speaker for the 10th annual Tire Industry Honors event.
Cooper Tire Expecting to Reach 10,000 Students at October Manufacturing Day Events
Cooper Tire will be holding Manufacturing Day events in local communities all throughout October.
Industry Overview: South Korean Roots Anchor Global Tire Brands
Despite its small geography, South Korean tire producers have put their country firmly on the map as one of the major tire producing countries globally. Though 2017 was not one of the best years for domestic tire consumption, surging exports and overseas production facilities made up for the shortfall in domestic consumption for South Korean
Industry Update: Growth in Adversity for China-Based Tiremakers
Despite a very tough year, the Chinese tire industry continues to make headlines for its sheer size, overseas expansions and tariff and non-tariff barriers.
