Michelin continues to expand MRT commercial truck service network
Snider Tire, Inc. produced its first retread at its sixth Michelin Retread Technologies retread plant, located at its headquarters in Greensboro, NC. Snider Tire became an MRT franchisee in May 2009, starting with two MRT retread plants, and has opened or acquired four additional MRT plants during the past two years.
The Greensboro plant showcases the latest MRT process technology, which is unique in the retreading industry. MRT is the only retreading process using X-ray casing inspection. MRT is also the only retreading process using laser shearography nondestructive inspection on 100 percent of casings. The MRT process uses patented curing technology that provides highly consistent results from tire to tire. Its state of the art PLC controls have touch screen interfaces to reduce operator error and maximize consistency for fleet customers.
“Snider Tire and MRT retreads are a great match for our customers,” says John K. Snider, president and CEO of Snider Tire, Inc. “Since we started in 1976, our people have always been focused on providing our customers the best possible products and services to help lower their operating costs.”
“Snider Tire has long been recognized for the quality of its people and service to the fleets,” said Francois Corbin, COO of Michelin Americas Truck Tires. “With its latest MRT plant, John Snider and his team will help us continue to improve the quality and consistency of MRT commercial truck services for fleet customers.”
“Combining Snider Tire’s service with MRT’s advanced retread process and products will be a great complement to the franchise network,” said Bill Guzick, vice president of business development for Michelin Americas Truck Tires. “Michelin’s commitment to fleets is that they will never be out of reach of Michelin-certified service and products – including quality retreads. Snider Tire is a key component in that customer promise.”
After 14 years of operations, the Michelin Retread Technologies Network has 44 franchise members with 78 retreading plants in North America.
Snider Tire is one of the largest commercial tire dealers in the United States. It provides new truck tires, MRT retreads, and a broad range of services through its 42 locations for local, regional, and national commercial fleets.