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Mitas reports 2012 as record year for North American ag tire sales

"Mitas’ 2012 sales in North America were the best ever,” said Pavel Charvat, president of Mitas Tires North America. “The North American operations represent 10% of all Mitas’ sales.” Mitas reached total worldwide 2012 sales of $592 million (USD). “Mitas brings tire manufacturing closer to the farmer,” Charvat added.

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  • Apr. 15, 2013
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    Mitas reports 2012 as record year for North American ag tire sales 1

    "Mitas’ 2012 sales in North America were the best ever,” said Pavel Charvat, president of Mitas Tires North America. “The North American operations represent 10% of all Mitas’ sales.” Mitas reached total worldwide 2012 sales of $592 million (USD). “Mitas brings tire manufacturing closer to the farmer,” Charvat added....More
  • Oct. 23, 2012
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    New top-notch tires for agricultural equipment 1

    Several of the major agricultural tire manufacturers launched new tire product lines and made their announcements at fall farm shows this year. These are a few that were highlighted this fall. Goodyear IF ag tires:...More
  • May 7, 2012
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  • Jan. 4, 2012
    Article

    Valley Irrigation introduces tire pressure monitoring system

    Valley Irrigation announced the addition of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) to its control technology product line. TPMS monitors tire pressure on center pivot irrigation equipment, and it recently received a 2012 World Ag Expo Top-10 New Products award....More
  • Aug. 2, 2011
    Article

    New tire inflation calculator simplifies air pressure readings

    Titan Tire, maker of Goodyear farm tires, has a new online tool that calculates the best possible tire inflation for any farm tire based on tractor weight, what’s being pulled, and the speed traveled....More
  • May 12, 2011
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    New economy-line radial tires from Alliance

    This week, Alliance Tire Group launched a new economy line of R1-W radial tractor....More
  • Oct. 25, 2010
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    Top 10 trends in farm tires 1

    Farm tires continue to get larger, wider and better able to carry heavy loads with less compaction. Here’s a roundup of the news and trends defining today’s farm tire market....More
  • Oct. 22, 2010
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    Tire sizing 101: What’s your RCI?

    Farm tires are getting larger to support the weight of combines, tractors, and wagons, which are growing in size.  Folks in the tire industry use a Rolling Circumference Index (RCI) chart like to categorize farm tires. Tom Rodgers, marketing manager for Bridgestone-Firestone, provided us with this RCI Chart to translate the language of tire sizing....More
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