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Ralson Tire North America
Mark Roe (pictured) 'brings over three decades of rich experience in domestic and regional sales within the tire industry and has been an integral part of RTNA since 2024,” said Ralson Tire North America (RTNA) Senior Vice President Brian Sheehey.
Titan International
New Goodyear brand products are in development at Titan International Inc.

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With data from the first two months of 2025, total imports of TBR tires into the U.S. are down 7.9% when compared to the same period in 2024.
April 29, 2025
An early look at the number of truck and bus tires imported into the U.S. so far in 2025 shows that globally, total units have dropped.
Yokohama TWS
“Trelleborg tires are engineered to evolve alongside the agricultural industry,” says Alessio Bucci, global product marketing director for Trelleborg.
April 30, 2025
Yokohama TWS has expanded its Trelleborg line with the introduction of the TM900 ProgressiveTraction tire.
Petlas Tire Corp.
The new tire features a wide footprint and optimized void ratio, a durable textile structure for extended lifespan and reduces soil compaction for healthier fields.
April 28, 2025
Petlas Tire Corp. has introduced the UN-4 tire designed for small agricultural trailers, baling machines and soil tillage equipment.
Yokohama Tire Corp.
“The 116R has fleets covered,” says Tom Clauer, senior manager of commercial product planning at Yokohama.
April 28, 2025
Yokohama Tire Corp. has announced its new 116R regional all-position steer tire.

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Yokohama TWS
“Our Charles City facility has allowed us to better serve the American farmer with high-quality products and faster delivery times and in today’s environment, we are able to minimize the impact of tariffs,” says Tom Rodgers, commercial director agriculture for North America, Yokohama TWS.
April 24, 2025
Yokohama TWS says it will continue to invest in United States manufacturing through its Mitas ag tire plant in Charles City, Iowa.

Ascenso
Lopes will oversee Ascenso Tire North America's marketing functions.
April 16, 2025
Ascenso Tires North America has named Ryan Lopes vice president of marketing and business strategy.

Bauer Built
In his new role, Breslin will be responsible for all aspects of procurement, warehousing, transportation and optimizing Bauer Built’s logistical operations.
April 15, 2025
Durand, Wis.-based Bauer Built Inc. has promoted Darren Breslin to vice president of logistics.

Ascenso Tire North America
'The VHR 3000 has a number of special features. starting from the VF technology and its great flexion capacity,” says Nanavati. “The tire is also optimized for cyclic field operations (CFO) and has a unique design.”
April 11, 2025
Ascenso Tire North America has unveiled its very high-flexion tire technology and has launched its VHR 3000 ag tire.

Yokohama TWS
“With an extended range now available, the six sizes of the TM800 ProgressiveTraction series cater to the most commonly used medium-power tractors on the market,” says Alessio Bucci, global product marketing director at Trelleborg Tires.
April 11, 2025
Yokohama TWS has expanded its Trelleborg TM800 ProgressiveTraction range with new sizes for mid- to high-horsepower tractors.

Sailun Tire Americas  
“The S826 represents the latest in tire technology, designed to handle the most demanding work environments while providing a durable and long-lasting solution for our customers,” says Alan Eagleson, segment manager, TBR, North America, Sailun Tire Americas.
April 3, 2025
The new Sailun S826 from Sailun Tire Americas has been developed for construction trucks, waste haul trucks, dump trucks and other commercial applications.

BKT
The addition of steel belts provides increased tread depth and more slender lugs on the AgriMax Spargo SB, and BKT says that results in an overall more open and taller tread pattern.
April 2, 2025
Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) has upgraded the AgriMax Spargo tire with steel belts, and the new AgriMax Spargo SB offers a taller and more open tread pattern thanks to its...

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David Yarbrough, director of company sales for Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Parrish Tire Co., says the overall state of the freight market will be the biggest challenge for Parish Tire’s retreading business this year.
April 2, 2025
Retreaders are hoping for an uptick in demand, but they say several factors outside their control will influence the market in 2025.

Prometeon Tyre Group Commercial Solutions LLC
The new Pirelli EVO commercial truck tire line includes two products: the H89 EVO (pictured) and the H89 EVO Drive.
March 24, 2025
The new Pirelli H89 EVO commercial medium truck tire range is now available from Prometeon Tyre Group Commercial Solutions LLC.

CMA/Double Coin LLC
'Independent operators play a vital role in Double Coin’s customer base,' says Aaron Murphy, senior vice president at Double Coin.
March 20, 2025
CMA LLC/Double Coin will highlight several truck tires at the 2025 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.

Ralson Tire North America Inc.
“My advice for young people in our industry today is ‘Don’t limit your aspirations,’” says Jim Mayfield (pictured, right), who recently retired after a career that spanned nearly 45 years.
March 20, 2025
Jim Mayfield has seen a lot of changes during his 44-year career. Most – if not all – have been for the better, he told MTD.

Bridgestone Americas Inc.
The new tire is applicable for dump trucks and features deep tread depth, innovative cooling slopes and center grooves for extended tire life, an increased load capacity and more.
March 19, 2025
Bridgestone Americas Inc. will introduce the Mastercore V-Steel Rock Deep Ultra aggregate tire, its first Mastercore tire for aggregate applications.