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Continental set to offer tire pressure monitoring system

Following a year of testing in U.S. fleets, Continental Tire the Americas is now ready to offer the ContiPressureCheck system for tractors, trailers and in combination vehicles.

Marangoni earns SmartWay approval

Two Ringtread Energeco tires from Marangoni Tread North America have been SmartWay verified.

Equal ready for Operation Extra Mile

International Marketing Inc. (IMI) has officially launched “Operation Extra Mile,” focusing on extending tread life and longer use of the most fuel-efficient part of commercial tires by reducing uneven wear and vibrations.

Bridgestone to offer SmartWay verified retreads

Bridgestone Commercial Solutions recently submitted four Bandag retread products to the Environmental Protection Agency for SmartWay verification. Upon approval, Bridgestone will offer a total of seven SmartWay verified retreads.

Advantage PressurePro help fleets cut costs

The tire pressure monitoring system offered by Advantage PressurePro provides users with current tire pressure information and alerts in real time.

GSA awards five-year contract to Sun-Tech Innovations

The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a five-year contract to Sun-Tech Innovations for its Balance Masters self-adjusting wheel-balancing system. The system will be used on vehicles owned by the Department of Defense and other government agencies.

SmartWay spec’ing for tires and trailers

The U.S. EPA has evaluated fuel saving benefits of various vehicles, systems and components. The result is a continually updated list of SmartWay Verified Technologies, including tires and aerodynamic devices.

Yokohama TY517 added to SmartWay list

The new Yokohama TY517 ultra wide base drive tire has joined the list of nine products from the tire maker now recognized as SmartWay verified technologies by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Onspot celebrates 25th anniversary

Onspot of North America, which is celebrating its 25th year in business, supplies its automatic tire chain systems through over 200 OEMs as a factory-installed option, and through more than 1,400 dealers throughout North America.

Onspot celebrates 25th anniversary

The manufacturer supplies its automatic tire chain systems through over 200 OEMs as a factory-installed option and through more than 1,400 dealers throughout North America.

Marangoni Tread North America wins President’s Award

Marangoni S.p.A. has announced today that its North American division, Marangoni Tread North America, has been awarded the President’s Award for 2012 based on excellence in sales, manufacturing and market development performance.

TireStamp releases TPMS app for commercial tires

TireStamp Inc. has released its upgraded, cloud-based TireVigil Servicing app with features designed for commercial tire dealers who provide services to TireVigil TPMS-equipped fleets.
The app provides the type of tires on each vehicle, highlights the specific alert issues and the actions that should be taken to correct these problems.