CTA Launches Retread System with Exact Conti Brand Copies
As they battle toe-to-toe in the North American truck tire market, major tiremakers have always stressed the importance of tire lifecycle costs. Backing that point, Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin all have their retreading systems, either home grown or acquired. Continental Tire the Americas is taking the lifecycle concept in a new direction, and is plunging
Tread Depth, Tire Safety and the Difference of 24 Cents
A head-to-head challenge in the tire industry currently involves two of the nation’s greatest presidents. The debate is over a mere 2/32nds of an inch, but safety is held as most important on both sides of the coin. Like the fate of the nation they led, it all rests on their heads. For decades, a
Fire Up Your Sales Approach
Many of you consider yourselves to be retailers, and retailing is an important and proud industry. This is true whether one is selling clothing, appliances or, in this case, tires and automotive services. At the core of retailing is a reactive approach to working with consumers. They come into your dealership – driven by an
CTA Launches Extensive Retread Effort with Exact Conti Brand Copies
As they battle toe-to-toe in the North American truck tire market, major tiremakers have stressed the importance of tire lifecycle costs.Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin all have their retreading systems, either home-grown or acquired. Continental Tire the Americas is taking the lifecycle concept in a new direction, and is plunging headfirst into the retreading pool by
New TRIB MD Talks About Plans, Members and Association’s Role
Only David Stevens knows if he was prepared to step in as the new managing director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau, a post he took over last November following the unpopular dismissal of the well-known and respected Harvey Brodsky. Certainly the 42-year-old should not have been the focus of those unhappy about
Making the Transition to Non-Lead Wheel Weights
The days of lead wheel weights are numbered. While the federal Environmental Protection Agency has been slow to act, a number of state governments – California, Illinois, Washington, Maine, Vermont and New York – have banned the use of lead wheel weights. In addition, similar legislation is pending in Iowa, Wisconsin, Maryland and Rhode Island,
Kwik-Fit, Stapleton’s to Remain Separate: Itochu
Following the news that the Japanese conglomerate that own Stapleton’s Tyre Services has bought Kwik-Fit, Itochu Corp. has clarified that while the group is interested in "know-how" synergies between the businesses, they will continue to be run as completely separate entities. In an official statement dated March 3 confirming the Kwik-Fit acquisition, Itochu Group representatives
NR Pricing Pushes Apollo Results Down
During the most recent quarter, turnover at Apollo Tyres increased by just 3.2% to Rs 23.68 billion, modest growth that has been in line with growth throughout the first nine months of the current financial year. During the nine months to the end of last year, the company achieved net sales of Rs 61.38 billion,
Is TPMS a Headache or Opportunity?
d see the value in the work performed. Rohlwing: Customers don’t understand and dealers need to explain. We should position the light being on as a good thing. It’s a signal that tells the driver that something is wrong and it needs to get serviced. Take the positive role and tell them how it works
Continental Shopping for College Grads
This year, Continental AG intends to hire around 1,500 university graduates and young professionals worldwide for both its tire and other automotive businesses. Announcing Conti’s planned intake for 2011, the company’s Executive Board member Heinz-Gerhard Wente said some 400 from this total would be based within Germany. Recruits with engineering and natural science majors are