Israeli Environmental Agency Takes Legal Action Against Tyre Businesses
The Ministry of Environmental Protection reports that it has initiated administrative enforcement procedures against tyre repair shops, garages and spare parts warehouses for improper storage of tyres, in contravention of the provisions of the Tire Disposal and Recycling Law, 2007.
Risk vs. Reward: Selling Certain Wheel Accessories May Cause Legal Trouble
Selling Certain Wheel Accessories May Cause Legal Trouble Spinners, floaters, bead locks and accessory accent lighting. Are they legal in every state? Can the use of these products expose you to liability and undue risk? In this issue, we’re going to take a look at wheel accessories and find out if there are any problems
Are Your Zinc Weights Illegal?
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Cheap imports of scrap zinc-based balancing weights are poor quality and contain dangerous levels of heavy metals, such as cadmium.
Cheap Illegal Imports Force Indonesian Manufactures to Close
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A “flood of illegal Chinese- and Indian-made tyres” has caused two influential Indonesian tyre manufacturers to close.
Unchecked Illegal Tapping, Paper Says, May Force Plantation Action
(Akron/Tire Review) The Liberian Times has reported that Bridgestone Americas Holding’s Firestone Plantation Co. in Liberia has threatened to close down its activities in the country if the Liberian government does not help control illegal tapping at the facility.
La. Arrest Man For Illegal Tire Dumping
(Akron/Tire Review – The Advocate) Law enforcement and state environmental officials on Friday arrested an 80-year-old man accused of illegally disposing of thousands of waste tires, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality officials said Tuesday.
Michigan Police, County Officials Seek Illegal Dumper
(Akron/Tire Review – Grand Rapids Press) The Kent County Road Commission is joining three other road agencies in offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whomever has been dumping thousands of tires along roadways since August.
Would You Sell Used Tires?: Dealers Can Reap Plenty of Profits But They Face Legal, Ethical Questions
Would You Sell Used Tires? Dealers Can Reap Plenty of Profits But They Face Legal, Ethical Questions No one flinches about buying a “previously owned” car. Millions trek to garage sales every weekend looking for bargains. Dedicated stores sell used books, records, CDs and videos. Experienced bats and gloves take to the field again via
Bridging the past and present: Totten Tire may be Birch Run’s best kept secret in tires
The single-location shop has always been able to draw the business it needs to keep busy, keep customers happy, and keep true to its roots.
Titan International acquires Carlstar Group
Titan International said it believes the acquisition will create “the largest pure-play specialty tire manufacturer covering commercial and consumer end markets.”
