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Yokohama Tire opens new $5.6M R&D center in N.C.
Yokohama Tire opens its largest overseas research and development center in the U.S. to consolidate its U.S. R&D staff for tire development. Learn more here.
October 10, 2018
Dealers
Equipment Roundup: Volvo, Skanska to test electric site quarry; Deere-Hitachi unveil new excavators; OSHA removes crane capacity from operator certification; Volvo developing remote control mining loader; Chevy adds 2.7L I4 to Silverado engine options
This week Chevy adds new 2.7L Turbo I4 to 2019 Silverado, Deere-Hitachi unveils reduced tail swing excavators, and much more. Check out our Equipment Roundup.
May 28, 2018
Components
Yokohama raising OTR tire prices due to market pressures
Yokohama has announced that it will be increasing prices on its off-the-road tire offerings due to market conditions. The company says the price increases will take effect April 1 could be as high as 6 percent, noting that the increases will be “among other inline adjustments.” Yokohama OTR vice president Bruce Besancon’s statement suggests that […]
March 6, 2018
Components
Yokohama’s 5 new heavy equipment tires display loading, transport dual markings
Yokohama has added dual TRA code designations for loader and transport applications to five new off-the-road tires. The tires will feature an “E” and “L” size on the side wall. The company says the dual markings will help “dealers consolidate inventory cost and space” and show how one product can serve two separate applications. The […]
November 28, 2017
Roadbuilding
Science behind how tires make sound could improve fuel economy
.Yokohama has announced that through work with the Japanese equivalent of NASA, the company for the first time has an understanding of how tires make sound. The company sent a team of researchers to work with those at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Institute of Space and Astronautical Science to create a 3D simulation of […]
April 14, 2014
Construction Equipment
Researchers finally know how tires make sound and the findings could save you money
Yokohama has announced that through work with the Japanese equivalent of NASA, the company for the first time has an understanding of how tires make sound. The company sent a team of researchers to work with those at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Institute of Space and Astronautical Science to create a 3D simulation of how a tire […]
April 14, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
5 products to watch for at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014
Fairbanks Scales, Inc. Gold Lot, booth 1320 State-of-the-art industrial scales will be featured, including the Talon HVX Series Portable Vehicle Scale, which is constructed with multiple 10- and 12-inch structural steel I-beams for a rigid and durable portable weighbridge. Also on display: FB2550 Driver Assist Terminal, which is designed to speed the vehicle weighing process […]
February 13, 2014
Roadbuilding
Q&A with Yokohama COO Hamaya: 2014 predictions for the company and tire industry
Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) Chief Operating Officer Takayuki Hamaya examines the company’s performance in 2013 and shares an outlook with industry publications on what the company – and the tire industry in general – can expect in 2014. Question: Compared to 2012, how was 2013 for Yokohama? Hamaya: 2013 was historical year for Yokohama. In April, we […]
February 4, 2014
Roadbuilding
Yokohama’s Nash talks tires
Yokohama Tire Corp. can be found in the Central Hall at booth 8271. Over the years, the off-the-road (OTR) tire market has been like a roller coaster as far as supply and demand. The market was hit hard by the recession in 2009, but tire manufacturers were surprised at how quickly it came roaring back, […]
September 20, 2012
Construction Equipment
Yokohama introduces three OTRs at MINExpo
Yokohama Tire is debuting three OTR (off-the-road) radial tires–the RB42, RL45 and RL51–at the 2012 MINExpo International trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The tires will be at Yokohama¹s booth (#8271) at the show, which runs September 24-26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The RB42 is designed for use on dump trucks and soft […]
September 5, 2012
Construction Equipment
Yokohama launches iPad app
Yokohama is offering an iPad app built specifically for the trucking industry. The Yokohama Commercial Tire Navigator, which is free and offered solely through iTunes, features product information in an interactive format, 360-degree tire photography, Yokohama’s proprietary Fuel Savings Calculator and a dealer locator. The app’s 360-degree tire photography allows users to view Yokohama tires […]
July 31, 2012
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