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<p><em>Modern Tire Dealer</em> Publisher Greg Smith moderates the OTR tire manufacturers&rsquo; panel discussion with (L to R): Mike Baggett, Yokohama; Paul Hawkins, Titan; Roger Lucas, Michelin; Shawn Rasey, Bridgestone; and James Wang, Techking. (Photo by Peter Kuhn, CREATIVE VISUALS, www.pkcvmedia.com.)</p>
April 24, 2012

OTR industry: A positive outlook  

The Tire Industry Association’s 57th annual Off-The Road (OTR) Tire Conference set an attendance record of 495 dealers, retreaders and suppliers. The conference took place Feb 15-18, 2012, in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Tags: Bridgestone, Michelin, Morry Taylor, Off-road tires, OTR tires, RMA, Rubber Manufacturers Association, Techking, TIA, Tire Industry Association, Titan, Yokohama

February 28, 2012

On the record with off-the-road tire makers  

Would you consider a 20% increase in sales big? Domestic replacement OTR tire sales were up that much in 2011 compared to 2010.

Tags: Bridgestone Commercial, China Manufacturers Alliance, CMA, Commercial Tires, Michelin, Off-the-road tires, OTR tires, Titan, Titan International Inc., Yokohama

<p>The giant off-the-road tire segment is relegated to only a handful of manufacturers with the resources to build the largest tires on the planet.</p>
May 3, 2011

Giant OTR tires: a true portrait of chaos  

As we noted in the February Commercial Tire Dealer section, the off-the-road tire industry in North America is extremely dependent on the market abroad.

Tags: Kevin Rohlwing, OTR tires

<p>Greg Smith, publisher of <em>Modern Tire Dealer</em>, moderated the OTR panel discussion. Panelists&nbsp;included Shawn Rasey, Bridgestone; Roger Lucas, Michelin; James Wang, Techking; Paul Hawkins, Titan; and Nelson Richards, Yokohama.</p>
May 3, 2011

OTR tires in 2011  

The buzz surrounding this year’s Tire Industry Association Off-The-Road Tire Conference was constant and loud: “What impact will runaway natural rubber prices have on our industry?” This sentiment, whether by the formal speakers or during breaks, was on everyone’s minds.

Tags: OTR Tire Conference, OTR tires

February 15, 2011

The chaotic world of OTR tires  

Edward Lorenz was a noted mathematician and meteorologist who pioneered the study of chaos theory. He determined that when complex systems were entirely dependent on initial conditions, such as the weather, even the smallest changes could yield dramatically different results in the end.

Tags: Off-the-road tires, OTR tires

Some OTR tire dealers are coping with the recession by reducing their inventory levels. However, “you can only lower your prices so much,” says Matt King, general manager of King’s Tire, an OTR tire dealership based in Bluefield, W.Va.
June 17, 2009

Stock management  

The on-going recession has adversely affected every sector of the commercial tire market, including OTR tires. Construction activity remains at a virtual standstill, while mining operations continue to reduce production, leading to a glut of parked machines.

Tags: OTR tires

February 19, 2009

Recession catches up with OTR tire market  

Attention, OTR tire dealers: Don’t expect the “same old” in 2009. A number of changes are taking place that will impact the market, starting with the mining industry, where activity is slowing down after several extremely robust years.

Tags: Off-the-road tires, OTR, OTR tires, tire, tires

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