TRIB MD Speaking at Asian Tyre & Rubber Conference
TRIB Managing Director David Stevens will be a featured speaker at the Asian Tyre & Rubber Conference, which is taking place June 21-22 in Chennai, India. Stevens will offer his presentation, "Overview of the Global Retreading Industry and Results from TRIB’s Chamber Fire Study," to attendees at Asia’s biggest tire and rubber conference.
15,000 International Buyers Expected at GTE/SEMA Show
SEMA said that more than 15,000 international buyers are expected at the 2013 Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show. The event will be held Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. "As global demand for the industry’s products soars, there is huge opportunity for our members," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of events and communications.
TIA Sets Educational Sessions for 2013 Global Tire Expo
The Tire Industry Association has announced the educational sessions for the Global Tire Expo – Powered by TIA at the SEMA Show, which runs Nov. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The tentative schedule is as follows: Tuesday, Nov. 5 TPMS at 10Understanding and Managing the Risks of Servicing TPMSSpeakers: Representatives from Dill Air
Only A Few Days Left To Nominate For The Tire Industry Hall of Fame
TIA reminds the industry that it continues to accept nominations for the 2013 induction class to the Tire Industry Hall of Fame. The deadline for entries is July 5. 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
Federal Uses Autopromotec to Launch Formoza AZ-01
Federal Tire Corp. launched its Formoza AZ-01, the company’s latest flagship product, in Bologna at the recent Autopromotec.
Autopromotec 2013 Proved to Be Largest Ever
With 1,512 exhibitors and 102,536 attendees, Autopromotec 2013’s organizers lauded the latest Bologna show this past May, describing it as “the largest and most international ever.”
It’s NTSW, and Here is Why
This week, as you may know, is National Tire Safety Week. And, as the RMA points out in its latest survey of American drivers, there is still a lot for them to learn. In its new national survey, the RMA found that only one in six U.S. drivers is "tire smart" when it comes to
Discount Tire to Repeat Free Safety Inspection Program for NTSW
Discount Tire and the Rubber Manufacturers Association are continuing their partnership for National Tire Safety Week June 2-8. As part of its relationship with the RMA, Discount Tire assists motorists by providing free tire safety inspections at more than 850 stores throughout the U.S. to encourage drivers to adopt proper tire maintenance habits. Discount Tire
Hotel Deals Available for SEMA Showgoers
SEMA Showgoers can obtain discounted hotel rooms from Travel Planners, the official housing partner for the 2013 SEMA Show.
TRIB Brings ‘Guess the Pressure’ Contest to Great West Truck Show
The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) is holding a "Guess the Pressure" contest at the Great West Truck Show, held May 30 through June 1 in Las Vegas. Visitors to TRIB’s booth (#5032) will have the opportunity to "thump" three retreaded tires inflated to various pressure levels and try to correctly identify the
TIA Hosting Free HR Webinar for Dealers
TIA is hosting a free webinar on May 29 concerning human resources issues for tire dealers. "Employees with No Strings Attached," presented by XcelHR, will be held next Wednesday beginning at 12 noon ET. Ave Smith, XcelHR business development manager, will discuss topics such as regulatory compliance, the importance of an employee handbook, benefits and
2013 National Tire Safety Week Coming Soon
The week of June 2-8 is the 2013 National Tire Safety Week in the U.S., and the RMA reminds tire dealers that they can obtain valuable POS assistance for free.