Titan Sees Sales, Profits Fall
Titan International posted first half 209 sales of $439.6 million, down from $522.6 million posted for the same period last year.
Make the Best Use of Tire Storage Racks
Youmay not know this, but our industry is moving close to reaching the100,000-range of parts and tires being stocked on a regular basis, afact of life that will increase annually. The issue facing every tiredealer is how to store these products for quick access and safety fromdamage. If you’re a tire dealer with the need
Michelin Posts Loss on Sales Slump, Restructuring Costs
(Bloomberg) Groupe Michelin reported a loss in the first half on a slump in sales to vehicle manufacturers and trucking companies hit by the global recession.
Marangoni Constructs 63-inch Retreading Machine
Marangoni Tyre Machinery, the Marangoni Group division that deals with the construction of advanced machinery for the tire industry, has completed the construction of the Trio Super 63-inch machine for retreading large size EM tires, up to and including 63 inches.
Goodyear Adds Texas Dealer as Authorized Retreader
Heintschel Tire & Service Inc. is converting its commercial truck tire retreading operation to Goodyear’s pre-cure and patented UniCircle retreading processes at its retreading plant.
Watts Introduces Latest Pneumatic Industrial Tire
Watts Tyre Group said its latest industrial pneumatic tyre, the Sherpa, is a premium quality tire that has been designed to outperform others in its class through design, construction and materials. Where other tires fail in terms of wear and life, the Sherpa keeps going, Watts said.
Shifting Sizes: Keeping Up is Key as OEMs Roll Out New Models
Earlier this year, we spoke to a number of tire and wheel manufacturers to find out where the size trend is heading. What we found was while aftermarket wheel manufacturers are moving to smaller diameter wheels, OEMs are still pushing tire manufacturers to build larger diameter UHP tires that deliver style, performance and high treadwear
Nitto Releases Off-Road Trail Grappler M/T
Nitto Tire U.S.A. introduced its new off-road tire, the Trail Grappler M/T, which the company said blends some of the off-road performance of the Mud Grappler with the on-road comfort of the Terra Grappler to create a tire that is both aggressive and quiet.
Breaking Down NHTSA’s Tire Fuel Efficiency Scheme
Last week NHTSA issued its 148-page long initial proposal for a national tire fuel efficiency testing rating and education program – nearly two full years after it was mandated in the 2007 Energy Act.
Michelin to Cut 2,900 Jobs in French Reorganization
(Bloomberg) Michelin plans to eliminate 2,900 French jobs, about 10% of its domestic workforce, as part of a reorganization of to focus on higher-margin tires.