Ten Must-Attend Educational Sessions at SEMA
To help business owners train and prepare their employees, SEMA Show organizers have identified 10 must-attend educational seminars at the 2013 SEMA Show. The 10 sessions focus on general practices and new tools that are relevant to all businesses. • Monday, Nov. 4, 9:30 am: Build a Winning Marketing Strategy • Monday, Nov. 4, 1:00
Yokohama Breaks Ground in Mississippi
Yokohama Tire Corp. broke ground Monday on a commercial truck tire manufacturing plant in West Point, Miss.
Goodyear Helps Promote ‘It Can Wait’ Campaign
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s fleet of blimps will carry messaging devoted to “It Can Wait,” a national campaign encouraging people to not text and drive, on Sept. 19.
RTA’s Brodsky to Speak at South American Trucking Conference
Retread Tire Association’s managing director Harvey Brodsky will speak at a large trucking conference in Cartagena, Colombia on Oct 3. His presentation, which will be translated into Spanish while he’s speaking, will discuss why truckers should use top quality retreads to both help the environment and save money. Brodsky’s presentation at the conference is sponsored
NAPA Announces Four-Day 2015 Expo
2015 NAPA Expo to be held in Las Vegas May 5-8, 2015
Agenda Announced for Rubber Modified Asphalt Conference
The 6th Rubber Modified Asphalt Conference will feature information on the latest developments and technologies in this scrap tire market. “Rubber modified asphalt use is increasing because it actually lowers project costs,” according to Michael Blumenthal, vice president of the Rubber Manufacturers Association. “Newer technologies also are increasing the use of tire rubber as a
Tickets for SEMA Industry Awards Banquet on Sale Now
SEMA attendees are invited to celebrate automotive specialty equipment industry, recognize industry leaders and unwind at the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet on Nov. 7, in Las Vegas. SEMA Person of the Year, Rep Agency of the Year and WD of the Year will be presented. “The Industry Awards Banquet is a time for the industry
Toyo Launches “Drive Within” Facebook Sweepstakes
Toyo Tire USA Corp. will send one lucky Facebook fan on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes trip to UFC 167 in Las Vegas as part of its “The Drive Within. What’s Yours?” sweepstakes. “As the official tire of the UFC we wanted to create a promotion around our fans and athletes, representing our Driven to Perform philosophy,” said
TIA Plans to Hold OTR Fishing Tourney
TIA is going fishing. Rather, it is holding a fishing tournament as one of the leisure programs at the 2014 OTR Conference, set for Feb. 19-22 at the Marco Island Marriott Resort & Golf Club in Marco Island, Fla. The event will take place on Feb. 20, from 1 to 5 p.m. Participants can choose
Top Chinese Tiremakers Expected at Reifen China 2013
With China now the largest car and tire producing marketing on earth, and with five Chinese tiremakers in the global top 20 its importance cannot be ignored. In addition to scale, the largest Chinese manufacturers are increasingly investing in upping the standards of products they products, with their eyes on the global OE prize. The
Yokohama Showcasing New Mining Tires at Bluefield Coal Show
Yokohama Tire Corp. is all set to display two new mining tires, the Y20 and Y67, at the Bluefield Coal Show on Sept. 11 – 13. “The Bluefield Coal Show is held every two years and is the top regional show for underground mining in the country,” said Tim Easter, YTC director, OTR sales. “It’s
STS Tire and Auto Centers Partners with the 2014 Special Olympics USA
STS Tire and Auto Centers has signed on as a Silver Level Partner for the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games and will be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2014 USA Games Athletics Competition. “As an employee owned business, we knew a partnership with STS would include more than just a financial boost to the Games,