Pirelli Canada Recognized by Forbes
Pirelli Canada has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s most reputable companies for 2017.
BFGoodrich Rolls Out New Winter Tire
Michelin North America has rolled out a new BFGoodrich branded winter tire – the Winter T/A KSI.
Richardson Named Tirecraft Canada Head
Todd Richardson, senior director of sales and marketing for Tirecraft Ontario, has been named the new president of Tirecraft Canada, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Richardson will replace current president Corey Miller, of Tirecraft Atlantic Canada, who has served as the company’s president for the last five years. Under Miller’s leadership, Tirecraft grew from 300 to
Michelin Renames Challenge Bibendum, Schedules for 2017
Michelin Group’s Michelin Challenge Bibendum will be renamed Movin’on. The global summit for sustainable mobility is scheduled for in June 13- 15, 2017, in Montreal. Since 1992, Michelin has reaffirmed its vision of effective, sustainable mobility with the goal of helping people and goods to move about more efficiently. In 2017, the tiremaker wants to
It’s an Industry Issue, Not a Women’s Issue
Labor shortages seem to be the common story of our industry. Although sources differ in their analysis of what the Canadian automotive industry labor gap will actually be in the coming years, our members are alarmed, claiming numerous unfilled jobs and a dwindling pool of available skilled candidates. A 2009 Canadian Automotive Repair and Service
Michelin Rolls Out Three New Ag Tires
Michelin North America is debuting three new ag tires – the Axiobib IF 750/75R46, Axiobib IF 650/65R38 and Bibload Hard Surface (HS) 440/80R24 – during the Ag in Motion Show in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The AxioBib IF 750/75R46 and IF 650/65R38 offer a high load capacity and a low level of compaction for large mechanical front-wheel-drive
Michelin Invests $3.1 Billion in North America Growth Strategy
Michelin North America announced it has invested more than $3.1 billion since 2011 to support its sustainable growth strategies. “Michelin has invested billions of dollars and created tens of thousands of jobs since arriving in North America more than 40 years ago,” said Pete Selleck, chairman and president of Michelin North America. “Michelin North America’s
Nokian to Open Distribution Center Near Quebec
In an effort to expand its distribution in North America, Finland-based Nokian Tyres is opening its first distribution center in Canada, located near Montreal, Quebec, in September. “Expanding our distribution network, especially in Canada, is an important step as we increase operations throughout North America,” said Tommi Heinonen, president of Nokian Tyres North America. “We
Michelin Expands Commercial Service Network to Canada
Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. will now offer the Michelin Commercial Service Network (MCSN) across Canada. “Michelin is proud to bring the innovation of the Michelin Commercial Service Network to Canada and to introduce it to the industry in person at this year’s Truck World show,” said Harold Phillips, chief operating officer of Michelin North
Bridgestone Expanding Canada Passenger, LT Tire Facility
Bridgestone Canada Inc. plans to invest approximately $250 million to expand its Canadian passenger and light truck tire manufacturing facility in Joliette, Quebec. The five-year investment will fund a multi-phase expansion to help the plant produce larger diameter tires that are in demand for pickup trucks and SUVs, as well as increase the facility’s productivity,
Mounting Death Toll From Demounted Tires/Wheels
“Man dead after flying wheel crushes SUV on Hwy. 400” “Lexington man killed by runaway wheel is mourned” I cannot recall a single week in recent years that I’ve not read these and similar headlines from newspaper and radio/TV websites across the U.S. and Canada. And the sad thing is that the ones that make
Yokohama Sponsors Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada
Yokohama has been named the official tire provider and presenting sponsor of the Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada, as part of the tiremaker’s partnership with the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA). With the IMSA-Yokohama partnership, the tiremaker has served as the marketing and technical partner for the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA since 2009.
