The New Ball Game of Tire Manufacturing Amid COVID-19
We speak with Nokian Tyres, a rather new tire manufacturer on North American soil, to see how its ramping up tire production amid new safety benchmarks set due to COVID-19.
Forecast: Aftermarket to Decline 8.8%, Expect 2021 Rebound
Early indicators show that the average age of vehicles on the road will continue to rise as consumers hold on to their aging vehicles during economic uncertainty, according to Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association.
NUCAP Releases Products to Help Healthcare Workers
In the past three months, NUCAP has created and manufactured two new products for healthcare facilities and workers.
Congress Extends Paycheck Protection Program
Among many changes, the bill extends the covered period during which loan funds may be used for certain expenses through Dec. 31, 2020.
GRI Says it Puts Safety at the Fore
Strict health and safety measures are being followed at GRI’s factory in Sri Lanka, which are designed to keep its employees safe.
Cooper Tire Mexico Restarts Production
Cooper Tire has put in place procedures that include required employee health disclosures, increased cleaning, disinfecting and other measures.
Yokohama’s Virginia Tire Plant Set to Reopen
Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV) was closed as a precautionary measure to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
COVID-19 Affects Monro Inc. Q4 Results, Long-Term Strategy
Despite strong sales in fiscal 2020, sales for the fourth quarter decreased 0.4% due to decreased traffic related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yokohama Posts 90.4% Operating Profit Loss in Q1
The company posted about a $2.4 million loss in Q1, compared with about $85 million in profit in the same period of the previous year.
CITEXPO Postponed Until August 2021
Current containment measures restrict mass gathering events and movement across international borders.
Tire Source Spotlighted on QVC, HSN, Zulily
Qurate Retail Group, which includes QVC, HSN, Zulily and other brands, is using its production resources to share Tire Source’s story.
Podcast: Servicing Shop Equipment in the Coronavirus Age [Audio]
With businesses starting to reopen in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, social distancing, mask-wearing and a slew of other hygiene practices have become the norm just to stay safe. So, how are equipment manufacturers working to service shops right now? In this episode of “What’s Treading with Tire Review,” we talk with Kevin Keefe,
