First look at the Tire & Retread Expo

April 15, 2015

Modern Tire Dealer has the first look at the exhibit floor at the North American Tire & Retread Expo in New Orleans, La. The three-day event begins April 15.

Training sessions set for April 15 include:

* RSR-Proper Reinforced Shoulder Puncture Repairs by Tech International LLC;

* Retreading Equipment (Efficient, Productive, Cost Effective) by Central Marketing Inc.; and

* From Revolution to Evolution-The Story of Buffing Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow by B&J Rocket America Inc.

Helio Castroneves of Team Penske's IndyCar Series racing team will also make a special appearance this morning.

The winner of the Miss Retread Truck Tire Contest will be announced Thursday. Speakers and training sessions will continue through April 17.

MTD will be reporting from the show floor.

Click here to review the full schedule of educational sessions planned for the show.

For more information on the show, follow these links:

"Tire and retread expo releases full agenda"

"See Castroneves at the tire expo in April"