Fram Sponsors X Games Austin
For the first time, Fram is sponsoring the X Games Austin. As part of its sponsorship, Fram unveiled plans for Austin fans. “Fram is thrilled to be part of the inaugural X Games hosted in Austin,” said Josh Gordon, marketing director for Fram. “Our filters are all about getting the job done right and I
Offering a Value
The private brand tire segment has seen its marketshare fall throughout the 2000s as a result of a hurting tire industry stricken by global recession and additional duties placed on passenger tires imported from China. Although the segment has seen better days, it adapted to market pressures and restructured itself. Despite pressures, private branders reacted
Offering a Value
The private brand tire segment has seen its marketshare fall throughout the 2000s as a result of a hurting tire industry stricken by global recession and additional duties placed on passenger tires imported from China. Although the segment has seen better days, it adapted to market pressures and restructured itself. Despite pressures, private branders reacted
Software for Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks
Mitchell1 has completed updates to its Web-based software programs for medium and heavy-duty trucks, providing diagnostic, repair and labor time information for the model year 2013. The tractor-trailer.net, medium-truck.net, repair-connect.net and TruckLabor products provide technical information, including mechanical labor hours required to diagnose and repair all makes of Class 4-8 trucks, according to Mitchell1.
Changes to Titan’s Board of Directors
After 17 years, Mitchell Quain has retired from Titan International’s board of directors effective Dec. 31. The company announced effective Jan. 1 that Gray Cowger has joined the board. “Mitch has been involved with Titan since the company went public in 1993 and will remain engaged in various corporate matters in the future. We look
Rhein Chemie Names New President and General Manager
Rhein Chemie Corp. appointed Christopher Mitchell as president and general manager, effective Sept. 16. “Mr. Mitchell is a proven leader with a strong industry record and impressive credentials,” said Anno Borkowsky, president and CEO of Rhein Chemie Rheinau GmbH. “His comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the chemical industry and business will be vital in leading
Big O Tires Location Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The Big O Tires location in Dublin, Calif., is celebrating 40 years in business.
TRIB Selects Two for Board of Directors
Two new members have been selected to join the board of directors of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau. Joining the board as of today are Mel Mitchell, vice president of manufacturing for Colony Tire Corp., and Ken Samborsky, OTR plant operation coordinator for Kal Tire. "Mel and Ken are two great additions to our
Dealers Must be Experts on Off-Road Light-Truck Tire Features, Applications
Mark Twain might have said that rumors of the death of off-road light-truck tires have been greatly exaggerated. And he would have been right. “Several years ago, prognosticators had deemed the light-truck tire market as dead,” says David Shelton, director of marketing for Giti Tire USA. “Today it seems it is still alive and very
Hercules Launches Major Website Redesign
Hercules Tire & Rubber Co. has introduced an all-new web site, featuring "clean design, easy to find information and enhanced functionality that includes robust tire search capabilities," according to the importer, wholesaler and marketer. "The new site (herculestire.com) is more straightforward and user friendly than the old," said Suzanne Mitchell, Hercules manager of brand development.