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December 20, 2011

Broken records: 2011 SEMA Show wrap-up  

The numbers don’t lie. The 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show was a huge success. A record 132,000 people attended the event, according to the Tire Industry Association (TIA), which sponsored the show’s Global Tire Expo section. There also were 61,000 buyers, also a record and close to 19% higher than last year.

Tags: ASA, CIMS, Cooper, Falken, Hercules, Landsail, Nexen, Nitto, Pirelli, R.L. Polk & Co., Schrader, SEMA Show, SEMA Show 2011, TIA, Vee Rubber

December 17, 2010

Great expectations  

Expectations were high going into last month’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Both SEMA and the Tire Industry Association (TIA), which hosted the first-ever Global Tire Expo — Powered by TIA as part of the 2010 SEMA Show, promised to deliver an event that more effectively met the needs of tire industry exhibitors and attendees.

Tags: Global Tire Expo, SEMA Show

Hankook will introduce the Enfren Eco, its first eco-friendly tire for the North American market, next year, says Bainbridge.
December 17, 2010

Growing and green  

Hankook Tire America Corp. bills itself as the fastest-growing tire manufacturer in the United States. The company is indeed expanding at a rapid clip.

Tags: Global Tie Expo, Hankook, SEMA Show

“Our goal is to bring newer technology into our products,” says Chuck Yurkovich, Cooper’s vice president, global technical (right), with Steve Sawyer, Cooper’s director, brand/product management.
December 17, 2010

No longer a 'fast follower'  

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is bringing new tires to market more rapidly than ever in an effort to shed its reputation as a “fast follower,” according to Chuck Yurkovich, Cooper vice president, global technical.

Tags: Cooper, Global Tire Expo, SEMA Show

"Our goal is to be a top-end Chinese brand through service, fill rate, quality of product and communication,” says Sentaida International’s Max Wee.
December 17, 2010

Top-end tires from China  

Sentaida Group Co. Ltd. was born in Qingdao, Shandong, China, in 2008, during one of the most devastating recessions in United States history.

Tags: Global Tire Expo, SEMA Show, Sentaida

Schrader’s new EZ-Sensor can be programmed using a variety of TPMS scan tools, says Wacker.
December 17, 2010

A universal TPMS sensor?  

The market now has a universal, one-size-fits-all tire pressure sensor, says Carl Wacker, global vice president of sales and marketing for Schrader International.

Tags: Global Tire Expo, Schrader, SEMA Show, TPMS

Falken Tire Corp.’s first premium ultra-high performance tire, the Azenis PT722, will be available in early March.
December 17, 2010

Tires, tires, tires!  

Amidst all of the press conferences and announcements, new tires remained the heart of this year’s Global Tire Expo/Specialty Equipment Market Association Show.

Tags: BKT, Cooper, Falken, Global Tire Expo, Greenball, Hankook, Hercules, Lexani, SEMA Show, Vredestein

The Bosch FSA 050 diagnostic tool is designed for hybrids.
December 17, 2010

Undercar and under-hood  

The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo lived up to its name during Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week. From Nov. 2-4, 2,074 exhibitors showcased the best they had to offer.

Tags: AAPEX, Bosch, Global Tire Expo, Interstate Battery, Monroe, SEMA Show

August 16, 2010

Full-speed ahead for Global Tire Expo  

What’s learned in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas. The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is offering educational sessions packed with take-home, practical advice at the first-ever Global Tire Expo - Powered by TIA. The expo will be held Nov. 2-5 in Las Vegas, Nev., as part of the 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show.

Tags: Global Tire Expo, SEMA Show, TIA, Tire Industry Association

December 21, 2009

20 hot stories from the SEMA Show  

Exhibitors and attendees who participated in the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show report that the event exceeded initial expectations.

Tags: 20 Group, AME International, ASA, Atturo Tire, Daewoo, Double Coin, Falken, Hankook, Hercules, Kenda USA, Nexen, Nitto, Nokian, Pirelli, SEMA Show, SURE Tire, Team Torque, TIA, TPMS, Triangle Tyre, Vogue, Vredestein

September 10, 2009

Show of shows!  

Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) kicks off Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Las Vegas. Comprised of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, which includes the Tire Industry Association (TIA) Tires, Wheels & Equipment (TWE) section, and the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), AAIW will include more than 4,000 U.S. and international exhibits. The AAIW expects more than 100,000 attendees who will get a chance to preview more than 7,500 new products.

Tags: SEMA Show, TIA, Trade show

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