First-Ever East Coast Vehicle Show Slated for July
The first-ever New York Vehicle Show, known as the “V Show,” will debut July 20-23, bringing cool cars, hot rods, and an eye-popping array of wheels, tires and aftermarket parts from around the globe to the Jacob Javits Center. The V Show is dedicated to automotive enthusiasts from around the world and the $250 billion automotive aftermarket that feeds their needs.
RMA to Promote Fifth Annual National Tire Safety Week
The fifth annual National Tire Safety Week will be held April 23 – 29, 2006, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). The annual event is an initiative of RMA’s “Be Tire Smart – Play Your PART” program, which is designed to help drivers learn the simple steps they can take to ensure that their tires are in good working condition.
Dayco Celebrates Its First Hundred Years
With its celebration slogan “Continuing the Legacy,” Dayco Products, LLC is celebrating its 100th year as a company. In these days of corporate buy-outs and mergers, Dayco has maintained its identity, and in some ways returned to its early roots, to become a highly-respected, worldwide manufacturer of belts, hose, tensioners and related parts for the automotive original equipment and replacement markets. The legacy it celebrates is one of a strong company that has a reputation for an insatiable craving to develop new products, improve established products and increase manufacturing efficiencies.
Denman Tire’s Wright to Retire
Long-time Denman Tire Corp. president and CEO Charles Wright has announced plans to retire. Wright, who joined the Leavittsburg, Ohio-based tiremaker in 1993, said he will remain with Denman until a replacement is found. Wright, who commuted to Denman’s headquarters weekly from his home near Nashville, Tenn., has been in the tire industry for 43 years. Prior to joining Denman, Wright was general manager of the now closed Pirelli-Armstrong Tire Co. plant in Nashville.
Top Tire Industry Performers for 2003
Nokian Tyres, Hankook and Bandag were the tire industry’s top performers in 2003 in terms of earnings as a percentage of sales, while Goodyear, Titan International, Bridgestone Americas Holding and Alliance Tire anchored the bottom of the list.
National Tire Safety Week Participation Growing
The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has announced that participation in the third annual National Tire Safety Week has doubled this year, with more than 8,000 tire retail stores participating. As part of the campaign, tire retailers will distribute “Be Tire Smart” brochures produced by RMA. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has announced that participation in the third annual National Tire Safety Week has doubled this year, with more than 8,000 tire retail stores participating. As part of the campaign, tire retailers will distribute “Be Tire Smart” brochures produced by RMA.