Jim’s Blog: Settle For More Than Malaise
Thirty years ago, then President Jimmy Carter delivered his infamous “National Malaise” televised speech, cautioning Americans about losing confidence, about becoming complacent. I thought about that speech – specifically the word “malaise” – in an e-mail exchange with Alpio Barbara, owner of Redwood General Tire in Redwood City, Calif., who wrote the Letter to the
Government Says China Should Lobby for ITC Review
The Chinese Ministry of Finance and Commerce (known as Mofcom) continued its ongoing campaign against what it describe as the Obama administration’s politically motivated anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese-produced passenger car tires imported into the US. Speaking to Tyres & Accessories after Mofcom’s presentation during the Tire Tech seminar series at the Reifen China in Shanghai,
TRIB Adds 3 New Members
Three more international companies have joined TRIB. Added to the association’s rolls were Standard Retreads LLC of the United Arab Emirates, Kogol Unitrade Ltd. of Israel, and Fezkho Group of South Africa. Standard Retreads operates a state-of-the-art truck tire retread factory in Dubai. Kogol Unitrade Ltd. is the only importer of Michelin tires in Israel,
LIVE AT SEMA: Updated TPMS Relearn Chart Released, Digital Version in Works
TIA has introduced a revised and updated version of its popular TPMS Relearn Chart, and association officials say plans are underway to create a digital version for tire dealers. The update includes all 2009 and some 2010 model-year cars, TIA said, and can be ordered by phone (800-876-8372), or via the TIA Web site at
ITA Releases Solid Tyre Fitment Guide
The Industrial Tyre Association (ITA) has issued a new guidance note about the fitting of industrial solid tires using tire presses. The industry association, reports Tyres & Accessories, said it was keen to raise standards in the industry after hearing incidences of serious injuries caused by the incorrect use of tire presses. As a result,
India Retreader Joins TRIB
Retreader Sundaram Industries Ltd. has joined the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau, giving the association nearly 500 members in 50 countries. Sundaram Industries is one of the oldest and largest retreading and retread supply companies in India. “TRIB continues to add members as more and more companies in the new tire and retread industries
Peter Taylor Picks Up OBE
Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) secretary general and Imported Tyre Manufacturer’s Association (ITMA) director Peter Taylor received the Order of the British Empire during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Oct. 15. The award was presented by Queen Elizabeth, reported Tyres & Accessories. Taylor received the award for services to the tyre industry and for his
2009 Top Shop Finalist: Griffin Brothers
You would expect tire dealers in the heart of NASCAR country to know something about automobiles. Griffin Brothers Tires, Wheels, and Auto Repair in the Charlotte, N.C., area not only knows tires, but the company also has mastered the art of building relationships with people. Over the past 48 years, this family-run company has built
Top Shop Honorees Share More Keys to Success
I have written this column for several years now, many times discussing various aspects of performance, whether it is tires, wheels or suspensions. And I’ve tried to focus on tangible items we can touch and measure, one against another, to derive the best product for a given application. As we head to Las Vegas and
TRIB’s Newest Member from Venezuela
Venezuela’s Improsa has joined the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB), bringing TRIB’s membership to nearly 500 members in 50 countries. “TRIB continues to add members as more and more companies in the new tire and retread industries throughout the world realize that TRIB is the only international retread industry association representing new tire