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An Update from BKT & the OTR Industry Amid COVID-19

We talk with Doug Kershaw, vice president of BKT USA, to check in on BKT’s business and to get a status report on how different segments of the OTR industry are faring the pandemic.

Madeleine Winer
By Madeleine Winer
Madeleine Winer is Editor of Tire Review magazine. She joined the Tire Review staff as a senior editor in 2017. Before joining the tire industry, she worked as a producer and reporter at the Louisville Courier Journal. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and speaks Spanish fluently.
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In this week’s episode of Whats Treading with Tire Review, we’re continuing to reach out to see how those in the industry are faring and recovering from the economic effects of the coronavirus. 

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On today’s podcast, we talk with Doug Kershaw, vice president of BKT USA, to check in not only on BKT’s business but also get a status report on different segments of the OTR industry. During this podcast, we discuss:

  • BKT’s coronavirus response and production ramp-up;
  • How different segments of the OTR market are faring during the pandemic;
  • How BKT is serving its dealers during this time;
  • BKT’s new carbon black plant in India;
  • The company’s plans for manufacturing on U.S. soil.  

Listen above or subscribe to “What’s Treading with Tire Review” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play and Spreaker.

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