ATA Adds New Press-On Band Tire to SDS Line
A new press-on band tire is being added to the Alliance Tire Americas Severe Duty Solid (SDS) tire line, the new Galaxy YM SDS for materials handling requirements.
New Birmingham Address for ATA
Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. (ATA) has moved its Southeast Regional Office to a new address in the Birmingham, Alabama, area.
Alliance Raises Tire Prices
Alliance Tire Americas Inc. (ATA) will raise the prices of its OTR and commercial products by 8%, effective April 1, 2017.
Alliance Hires VP of Operations
Alliance Tire Americas (ATA) has hired logistics expert John Mancinelli as vice president of operations. Prior to joining ATA, Mancinelli spend 15 years leading complex operations, logistics, demand planning and customer support organizations for global leaders in consumer/food products and apparel manufacturing and sales, including The Gillette Co. (later P&G), The Timberland Co. and Welch
ATG Expands Farm Tire Lineup
Alliance Tire Group (ATG) has released five new sizes in its Alliance Agriflex and Alliance Agriflex+ lines of high-tech IF/VF farm tires. The new sizes are: Alliance 354 IF 320/105R50 Alliance 354 IF 380/90R54 Alliance 354 IF 320/90R54 Alliance 363 VF 380/90R46 Alliance 363 VF 270/95R54 “Alliance now offers more than 50 Agriflex and Agriflex+
Alliance Flotation Tires at Use in Yellowstone
For more than 60 years, all winter vehicles in Yellowstone National Park had to run on rubber tracks. This 2015-2016 winter season, Buffalo Bus Touring Co. of West Yellowstone, Mon., will use Alliance Tire America Inc.’s low-pressure flotation tires to the test traversing the snows of the landmark park. Buses will be outfitted with 600/50R22.5
Galaxy Brand Founder David Ganz Dies
David Ganz, the founder of the Galaxy brand and an innovator in construction and agricultural tires, died on Oct. 21. “Those who knew David describe him as ‘fiercely passionate’ about everything he did,” said Jim Clark, president of Alliance Tire Americas Inc. “Whether it was his family, aviation, business or philanthropy – he put every
Trucking Going Strong Despite Challenges
The economy is not great, but not too bad. We’re halfway through 2015, which means we’re also well into the sixth year of recovery since the Great Recession “officially” ended. Based on historical data and the fact recessions are cyclical, you would assume that another recession looms in our future. The good news is that
TIA Ag Tire Safety Training Offered to ATG Dealers
Alliance Tire Americas will provide safety training to its farm tire dealers with the Tire Industry Association (TIA) Basic Farm Tire Service program. Alliance will offer free training kits valued at $295 to new dealers and distributors who sell Alliance, Galaxy or Primex farm tires, said Bruce Besancon, ATA’s vice president of marketing Bruce Besancon.
Alliance Doubles Ag Tire Rebate
Alliance Tire Americas announced it will double its Ag-Rewards farm tire rebate, offering farmers up to $2,400 in rebates on radial ag tires purchased between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31. The Ag-Rewards rebate is available with the purchase of a variety of Alliance brand radial ag tires including FarmPro radials, IF/VF tires and Alliance’s high-speed
