Truck Tire Marketshares and Language Issues
If you want to understand what the phrase “lingering effects” means when speaking about the Great Recession, one can look at the current state of the U.K. medium truck tire market. Earlier this month, Tyres & Accessories revealed its 2014 rundown of truck tire brand marketshares in the still-together U.K. and topping the list was
Tucker Tire Co.
Rosemary, who served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, worked her way up in the industry and was named director of the Southern California Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association, the first woman to receive the coveted title. She also served as vice president of the organization. In 1978, Rosemary won California’s Small
With Top 10 Goal, What’s Nexen’s Next Move?
Nexen Tire Corp. has made no secret of its primary goal – be in the global top 10 among tiremakers by 2017 – and now it appears its growth trajectory is keeping pace with its bold ambitions. Currently the world’s 23rd largest tire and rubber company with 2013 revenues of $1.58 billion, Nexen is a
Giti Breaks Into Top 10 Leading Tiremakers
Changes At The Top This year’s annual tire manufacturer ranking have brought with them a number of key changes at the top of the table. The growth of Far Eastern manufacturers and Chinese companies in particular has long been observed, but 2014 sees Singapore-based Giti Tire break into the top 10 and Taiwan-based Maxxis/Cheng Shin
Kenda to Build Factory in China
Kenda Rubber Industrial Co. will build a dedicated truck/bus tire factory in China, a decision that was announced by Kenda Chairman Ying-Ming Yang during last week’s Reifen Show in Essen, Germany. According to the company, the plan will allow Kenda to broaden its scope into the radial truck and bus tire sector. The new truck/bus
TCG Adds Industry Veterans to Its Team
Tire industry veterans David Conley, Dennis Kruppa, Jack Kim and Tom Adams have joined Tire Consultants Group (TCG). The group is a consultancy that specializes in retail tire branding, marketing and retail dealer segmentation programs. Conley will oversee the company’s commercial medium truck, agriculture, off-the-road and industrial tire segments. He has more than 43 years
Cooper Introduces CS5, Phases Out CS4
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is currently in the midst of the company’s 100-year anniversary. Cooper’s business is moving forward strategically, marking the anniversary with the introduction of a new product. In April, Cooper began shipments of its premium touring tire, CS5, which will replace the CS4. Yes, the company will replace its best-selling tire.
Bast Tire & Auto Service Ltd.
Many business owners will tell you one key to success is having an exceptional workforce and Bast Tire & Auto Service Ltd. owner Wayne Moser agrees. “As you grow, you have to realize that you can’t be in all places and you have to count on your leadership who will help you accomplish the things
Kenda Hires New Vice President of Engineering
Kenda USA has hired industry veteran Tom Williams as its new vice president of engineering. Williams, who will split is time between Asia and Ohio, will assist with the company’s R&D. He first job will be to help expand R&D activity in Taiwan with the addition of a new R&D center, as well as develop
With Imports Growing, Isn’t it Time for Representation?
It was with great interest that I read of Federal Tire Corp. and Kenda Rubber Industrial Co. joining ITMA in Europe. ITMA is the Imported Tire Manufacturers’ Association, which now has 21 members and is charged with representing and supporting the best interests of those firms importing tires into Europe. “With the sheer volume of