The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. held an investor meeting today when CEO and President Rich Kramer discussed strategies and goals for the next three years, plus the company's capital allocation plan. "We haven't lost sight of where our ...
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Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announced that Randy Gaetz will join the company as vice president of Sales on Oct. 7, 2013, when he will report directly to Roy Bromfield, chief operating officer of Toyo U.S.A. A 35-year veteran of the tire ...
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GITI tire (USA) Ltd. has announced that it has established two new technical centers in North America and Germany. The move marks a significant development in the research and development capabilities of the company, with both sites ...
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Trelleborg says that with the addition of Bob Tate, dealers can continue to expect excellent service and sales support from Trelleborg in the Midwest. Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas Inc. has appointed Bob Tate as Midwest sales manager ...
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Most consumers cannot be forced to replace a broken or inoperative TPMS sensor, so they will have to make a choice when confronted with the decision. What will convince most consumers to spend the money to maintain, repair and replace the ...
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Hennessy Industries, Inc. has launched a new line of auto lifts under the BaseLine by Coats brand. Similar to BaseLine by Coats tire changers and wheel balancers, the new line of lifts is designed specifically for shops that want quality ...
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CITEXPO is the largest tire show in the region, according to the show organizer. In addition to manufacturers from China, exhibitors came from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, Korea, Thailand, India, Australia, The ...
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ASA Automotive Systems, a provider of software systems and services to independent tire dealers and automotive service centers, announces that 2013 marks its first quarter-century of serving the tire dealer industry. Starting with the ...
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The new tread of the Trelleborg ProgressiveTraction tire is characterized by a special double lug that operates on the soil at different times. Trelleborg AB, the global parent company of Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas Inc., will ...
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Michelin Retread Technologies launched a new tire that promises year-round drive axle traction and optimized features for difficult winter driving. The Michelin XDS 2 Pre-Mold offers a 10% improvement in tread life over its predecessor, ...
A tire (or tyre) is a ring-shaped covering that fits around a wheel's rim to protect it and enable better vehicle performance. Most tires, such as those for automobiles and bicycles, provide traction between the vehicle and the road while ...
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Shifting Paradigms: Automation Comes to Wheel Balancing With ABB robots and a new material from 3M, Esys Automation is revolutionizing the important-but-often-ignored world of wheel balancing. In tire and wheel assembly there aren't a ...
Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. says it has an image to uphold, and is using original equipment fitments to help do just that. Two OE fitments in the last four months are particularly telling: The company will supply tires to Daimler AG for the new ...
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Dan and Diane Hennelly, owners of Hennelly Tire and Auto Inc., are the winners of Modern Tire Dealer's 2013 Tire Dealer of the Year award. They operate The Tire Choice and Total Car Care stores based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Hennellys ...
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There is a wide range of tires types and size available from popular brands such as Bridgestone, Dunlop, Goodyear, Michelin, and Pirelli. It pays to know what is currently on your vehicle and to learn about your options. There are three ...
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