Schrader Honored by Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan has recognized Schrader International with the 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Industry Innovation & Advancement of the Year.
Continually Adapting: The Search Continues for ‘Perfect’ TPMS Systems, Tools
Even though it has been a few years since tire pressure monitoring systems were first mandated on U.S. cars, the quest for the “perfect” system with the most effective sensors has been an ongoing pursuit. The same is true for the TPMS tool manufacturers and marketers. Progress is being made on both fronts in North
An Ounce of Prevention: Selling TPMS Preventative Maintenance Boosts Bottom Line
Among several things, winter always drops unpleasant reminders of the many issues that can affect automobile and tire performance for the rest of the year. Tire pressure monitoring systems are just one of the more recent components whose operation can be adversely affected by winter’s wrath. As is common, these issues last well into spring
Where to Next?: Tire Trends and TPMS Forecasts for Changing Times
Where do we go from here? To find out, we begin a three-part series to see where tire and wheel manufacturers, along with retail dealers, believe the performance market is heading. First up: tires. We have all questioned the proliferation of sizes over the past two decades. The UHP market has steadily increased in volume,
Fast Flat Repair: Product Launched at SEMA Promises TPMS Compatibility
One can get overwhelmed visiting Las Vegas, not to mention hitting the SEMA and AAPEX shows. If a company has a new product or service, it’s hard to attract anyone’s attention, especially a potential customer or the media. The 2008 edition was no exception. However, there was one new product that caught the eye of
TIA Offers Complete TPMS Chart
The Tire Industry Association has created the TIA TPMS Relearn Chart, developed to help technicians and tire service techs with resetting TPMS systems.
Selling Safety: TPMS Valve Stems and Service More Than Just Good Business
For more than eight years, tire pressure monitoring systems have haunted the tire and auto industries. And just like any automotive component, the lifespan of TPMS parts is getting increasingly shorter year-by-year. Therein lies not only a solid business opportunity, but also an opportunity to show the customer your knowledge of the business – for
SmarTire Reaches Patent Infringement Settlement with Schrader
TPMS developer SmarTire Systems Inc. has settled its previously pending patent infringement lawsuit against Schrader-Bridgeport International Inc. and Schrader Electronics Ltd.
Learning Curve: Training Still a Key Issue in TPMS Service, Multiple Options Exist
TPMS has many unresolved issues, and most tire dealers have dealt with the problems in various ways. However, one of the most common concerns these days still involves training. The Tire Industry Association has done an admirable job taking the lead in this area, and even recently released the Spanish version of its 200-Level TPMS
TPMS Maker Expands TIA Certified Ranks
Four more Schrader-Bridgeport International employees and representative agents have become TIA Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) instructors.