Double Coin Expands Retread Warranty
Promoting its truck tires’ retreadability, CMA’s Double Coin has enhanced its retread/casing warranty. The tiremaker announced the new warranty during the North American Tire and Retread Expo on April 19.
TRMG Shares New Recommended Practices
The Tread Rubber and Tire Repair Materials Manufacturer’s Group (TRMG) has completed additional recommended practices for retreading and repairing.
A Conversation between RTA Past and Present Directors
A look into former RTA Managing Director Harvey Brodsky’s life, the retread industry, RTA’s thoughts on where we are now, and how much we have to look forward to.
Entries Open for 2017 Miss Retread Truck Tire Contest
The Miss Retread Truck Tire Contest will once again honor the “most beautiful” retreaded medium truck tires during the North American Tire & Retread Expo on April 20.
Retread Industry Update
The global retread industry is facing difficult and uncertain times. But there are bright spots within the industry and opportunities for growth in many markets. The retread industry has always been about delivering a quality product at an economically advantageous price while also delivering high-impact environmental savings. With increasing supply and over-supply of inexpensive third-
Bridgestone Introduces Two New Bandag Retreads
Bridgestone Americas has released two new Bandag retreads for drive applications – the Bandag DR 5.3 and DR 4.3. “Bandag leads the market with high quality retreads that focus on delivering the lowest cost per mile to our fleet customers through the use of advanced compounds and tread design technology,” said Ben Rosenblum, director of
Taking Advantage of SmartWay Verified Retreads
“SmartWay verification is becoming an increasingly important designation for retreads as more fleets realize that the use of fuel-efficient retreads can help them control their costs more effectively,” says Brian Buckham, general manager of product marketing for Goodyear Commercial Tire. “By leveraging new tire compounding technology and tread designs, we can continue to make strides
Fleets Still Benefit From Solid Retread Program
Even as consolidation continues within the North American retread industry, statistics show growth for those retreaders that are investing dollars every year into new processes, equipment and technology that benefit trucking fleets. According to Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau estimates, the number of retread facilities in the U.S. has decreased by half since 1990.
TRIB Supports Investigation of Chinese TBR Tires
The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) supports the International Trade Commission and Department of Commerce’s investigation of imported TBR tires from China. While the initial investigation is comparing the impacts of new imported tires on new domestically produced tires, TRIB is working with the ITC to educate the commission on the negative impacts
