The Michelin Group's sales through the third quarter of 2020 totaled 15 billion euros, down nearly 17% from the same nine-month period in 2019. But the company says global tire demand picked up "more strongly than expected" during the third quarter.

Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA) is helping Falken dealers maximize the impact of one of the most common and underutilized showroom assets: the flat screen TV.

Zhongce Rubber Group Co. Ltd. (ZC Rubber) has created a global customer service platform online for tire dealers.

Hunter Engineering Co. has updated its heavy-duty tire changer lineup with the TCX635HD. The model offers more speed and torque than its predecessor.

Hankook Tire America Corp. is investing to boost its presence in the growing all-weather tire segment by bringing the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 all-weather product to the United States.

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) will have a new president next month, when Dan Nothdurft takes the organization's helm. In this interview, Nothdurft - who is the president of Tires Tires Tires, a four-location, independent tire dealership based in Sioux City, Iowa - previews some of the things that TIA members can expect to see from the association in 2021. This includes the continuation of TIA’s popular training webinars and other efforts.

ATEQ TPMS Tools LC has hired Matthias Froehlich to manage European TPMS sales.

BendPak Inc. has spent six months designing, engineering and producing an improved MaxJax portable two-post lift. The M6K can be used in areas with 8-foot ceilings, and it can be put away at the end of the day when the work is done.

Vipal Rubber continues to expand its presence in the United States with the recent installation of its VR01 Smart Duo buffer at a Pete’s Road Service plant in Corona, Calif.

A year after marking the opening of its tire plant in Dayton, Tenn., Nokian Tyres plc is celebrating two milestones that the company says reinforce its commitment to sustainability.

Nexen Tire America Inc.’s new app is designed to connect tire buyers with Nexen dealers. And it contains features that make the tire selection and sales process easier for both parties, according to Nexen officials, who recently provided MTD with a deep dive into the app’s functionality.

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) has released the AgriMax Turf RT 333 tire for small tractors used in gardens, orchards and vineyards, where soil compaction is a top concern.