Tag: off-the-road tires

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Bridgestone expands OTR tire production with $12M infusion to Ill. plant

Bridgestone says its Bloomington, Illinois, tire plant will soon be expanded to support the manufacturing of more off-the-road tires for mining & construction.

July 20, 2018

Dealers

Business Roundup: Contractor charged after boulder kills 2; Foley Equipment goes solar; “Google of heavy equipment” acquired; Michelin buys Camso in OTR push; EDA, Team SI team up for webinar

Equipment Dealers Assoc., Team SI offering free webinar on “programmatic advertising” The Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) and Team SI, an Arkansas-based marketing firm, are teaming up to offer the final of three free seminars that can help with focus on program buying. The webinar, Programmatic Advertising and Why it Matters, is free for dealers and […]

July 18, 2018

Components

Michelin acquires off-the-road tire, track maker Camso for $1.45B

The acquisition will create the "world's number one OTR market player," and will represent more than double the net sales of Camso. Details here!,The acquisition will create the "world's number one OTR market player," and will represent more than double the net sales of Camso. Details here!

July 13, 2018

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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

PressureStat remotely monitors Bridgestone OTR tires

Bridgestone’s PressureStat allows remote monitoring of tire pressure and temperature on off-the-road tires with a mobile device or computer. The company says the system improves tire performance, increases jobsite safety and reduces unplanned downtime. Knowing tire pressure can help ensure vehicle weight is evenly distributed and prevent uneven tire wear. Bridgestone has offered a tire […]

February 12, 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

Construction Equipment

BKT managing director discusses differentiation in North American OTR tire market

Equipment World took the opportunity during a recent tour of BKT Industries’ massive new tire plant in Bhuj, India, to sit down with Rajiv Poddar, BKT joint managing director, and discuss present opportunities and future moves. The $500 million plant in Bhuj has 72 acres under roof and features a 25-acre outdoor test track. It […]

December 21, 2015