tires
BKT Tires opens operation in South Carolina
BKT Tires, a subsidiary of Balkrishna Industries, began warehouse operations in Wando, S.C., with its first shipment delivering this month. “The warehousing of BKT OTR tires will ensure the company can rapidly meet customer needs in the eastern United States,"… Keep Reading
Bridgestone plants earn safety and health awards
Bridgestone Americas received four awards from the Rubber Manufacturer's Association's (RMA) Safety and Health Improvement Program (SHIP) for safety performance of plants Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) operates. According to a press release, the awards were presented for demonstrating workplace… Keep Reading
ESCO announces new ownership, celebrates milestone
ESCO Equipment Supply Co., which will be celebrating 30 years in the tire service equipment market, has been sold to an investment firm that plans to build the business and promote the company globally. “We want to assure all current… Keep Reading
Bridgestone app to guide customers to right equipment
Bridgestone is putting the final touches on an app called Tire Advisor that will direct customers to the tire model that's most suitable for their particular piece of equipment. According to Michelle Lane, Bridgestone's channel marketing manager for mining, customers… Keep Reading
Double Coin Tires, CMA open second distribution center
Tire manufacturer and marketer Double Coin Tires and CMA opened a west coast distribution center. The newly built facility, which is located in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., will support the dealer and end-user supply chain with shipments of the Double Coin… Keep Reading
Double Coin Tires launches app
Tire manufacturer and marketing firm Double Coin Tires and its CMA subsidiary launched a mobile app for Apple iPhone and Android smartphones. The free Double Coin Tires app makes it possible for users to search for Double Coin dealership locations… Keep Reading
Ten U.S. dealers certified into Michelin repairs program
Michelin Earthmover has certified 10 U.S. dealers into the Michelin Earthmover Performance Repairs program since its inception earlier this year. The dealers went through a process of certifying their repair locations through a comprehensive audit, according to a press release.… Keep Reading
CMA breaks ground on distribution center
Double Coin Tires and CMA are about to embark on construction of the company's newest distribution center. Councilmen from the city of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., CMA executives and the developers participated in a recent groundbreaking ceremony. Situated on about six… Keep Reading
Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc.: TireHand tire manipulators
Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. has introduced two new TireHand tire manipulators and improved its existing lineup of manipulators, allowing customers to more efficiently and more safely install and rotate the massive tires on mining equipment. The lineup now provides… Keep Reading
