Tire Shortage Poses Challenge to Miners
(Business Edge) There are some mighty mining operations in Western Canada – the oilsands of Fort McMurray in northeastern Alberta, the metallurgical coal mines of the Elk Valley in southeastern B.C. and the thermal-coal strip mines around Estevan in southeastern Saskatchewan – to name a few.
Dealer Plans to Push Titan OTR Lines
Recently formed Eastland Tire has entered into a deal with Titan International Inc. to secure “a long-term source” of Titan OTR tires, specifically the 57- and 63-inch OTR products Titan is developing.
Rhodia Silcea Announces Global Price Increase
Rhodia Silcea announced a 12% price increase in global prices for its precipitated silica range.
Zurich Sets Industry Specialization Program
Zurich Financial Services Group has launched its Global Industry Specialization Program, which was developed to “better leverage its existing knowledge base and expertise in general insurance and to further expand its risk insights into specific industry sectors,” according to the company.
SmarTire Gets Patent Settlement
Canadian TPMS maker SmarTire Systems Inc. said it has settled its patent infringement lawsuit against Siemens VDO Automotive Corp., now part of Continental AG.
Goodyear Has Engineering Career Day for Young Women
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co plans to hold its 8th Engineering Career Day for Young Women at the company’s Akron headquarters on Apr.19.
State Assn. Sets Training Plans
Indiana/Illinois Tire Dealers Association is hosting TIA certified ATS and CTS training programs.
Zipper Rupture Bulletin Issued
Think about the thousands of truck tire debris pieces alongside many major roadways, almost every one responsible for an unscheduled (and expensive) service stop. It has been well documented that many of these failed tires share several common traits they were underinflated and fitted to an inner dual tire position. Consider that, for every one
Internal Fraud
Almost 60% of all smallbusiness owners have suffered some form of internal financial fraud, accordingto a study by KPMG Peat Marwick, and 75% of those have been victimized byemployee fraud within the past year. That’s a good enough reason for dealers toknow the common warning signs of employee embezzlement or theft. The two keys are
Background Checks
Doing a background check onpotential employees can be a wise and cost-efficient policy. New hires who havemisrepresented their skills or experience can result in increased trainingtime, dissatisfied customers, and/or inefficiency – all of which can seriouslyimpact business. Replacing unsatisfactory employees is usually more expensivethan the cost of a background check. Establish a background checkpolicy, which