Littlefield a Featured Speaker at Latin American & Caribbean Tyre Expo
Tire Industry Association Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Latin American & Caribbean Tyre Expo, slated for July 24-27 at the Atlapa Convention Center in Panama, Panama. The presentation, titled, "What is TIA and What Can TIA Do for You?" is scheduled for July 25 at 10:45 a.m.
TIA ETS Class Slated for November
The Tire Industry Association, together with the Western Canada Tire Dealers Association, is hosting a four-day Earthmover Tire Service class. The ETS program, scheduled for Nov.12-22 in Saskatoon, Sask., is designed for OTR technicians. The class includes hands-on and classroom training that outlines skills and safety guidelines for servicing one-piece, three-piece, five-piece and double gutter
Bridgestone Truck Tire Tour Launches in Akron
Promoting its Commercial Solutions division, Bridgestone Americas kicks off its "Firestone Drives America Tour" in Akron July 16. The tour will travel across the country introducing new Firestone commercial truck tires to fleets and drivers. “This tour showcases both the excitement and admiration of the Firestone name and our latest Firestone-brand tires – the FS591
NR Sustainability Key Point of Discussion at IRRDB IRC 2013
For the first time in 20 years, the U.K. hosted the International Rubber Research and Development Board’s International Rubber Conference.
Sumitomo Plans 100% Fossil Fuel-Free Tire in 2013
Two papers delivered at the end of the tire-based segment of the International Rubber Research and Development Board’s International Rubber Conference 2013 focused on rubber technologies helping to create the next wave of green tires.
11th CITExpo to Be Biggest Event Yet, Organizer Says
The China International Tire Expo will be held at Shanghai Everbright Convention and Exhibition Center in Shanghai from Sept. 4-6. According to Wilko Fong, managing director of Reliable International Exhibition Services Co., CITExpo 2013 will feature more than 320 exhibitors occupying 220,000-square-feet of trade show space over three halls at the Shanghai Everbright Convention and
Firestone Truck Tire Roadshow, Sweepstakes Ready to Roll
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has kicked off its "Firestone Drives America Tour," a traveling road show that will cross the country to introduce new Firestone commercial truck tires to fleets and drivers. It also gives Class 8 CDL holders the opportunity to enter the "Drive a Firestone Sweepstakes," which offers a special Firestone Edition Class 8
Michelin Donation Marks 25 Years of NAIAS Participation
On June 27, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) received a $25,000 donation from Michelin North America in honor of the 25-year partnership between both organizations. The check was presented to NAIAS during its "Covering All Bases" event, an off-season, day-long planning meeting attended by more than 300 representatives of auto manufacturers, sponsors and
Tire Industry HOF Nomination Deadline is Fast Approaching
Nominations are still being accepted for the Tire Industry Hall of Fame induction Class of 2013, but the deadline is fast approaching. The Hall of Fame is open to individuals in the tire industry, including manufacturers, inventors, publishers, equipment suppliers, tire association executives, tire dealers, tire and rubber recyclers and retreaders. Hall of Fame induction
11th CITExpo to be Largest Show Ever
Although there are still some three months until the opening of the 11th China International Tire Expo, the show’s organizer says the number of stands and floorspace booked already have set a new record. According to Wilko Fong, managing director of Reliable International Exhibition Services, more than 320 exhibitors at CITExpo 2013 will occupy 24,000
New SEMA Board of Directors Members Elected
Doug Evans of Source Interlink Media has been elected the chairman-elect of SEMA and joins two newly elected board members to help lead the association for the 2013-15 term. Evans fills the position held for the past two years by Nate Shelton of B&M Automotive Group. Shelton will begin serving his term as chairman in
Brodsky on Docket for Upcoming ATRC in India
Harvey Brodsky, managing director of the Retread Tire Association, will be presenting at the Asian Tyre & Rubber Conference 2013, June 21-22 in Chennai, India.