Chris VavraChris Vavra is editor of OEM Off-Highway. From the AuthorTiresTire Maintenance Best PracticesMaxam Tire North America Inc.MAXAM Tire's Phil Domm offers advice on how to keep tires in off-highway environments running longer and faster despite the harsh conditions.TiresHow OTR Market Changes Are Impacting Off-Highway Manufacturers, SuppliersYokohama Tire Corp.Off-the-road (OTR) tire manufacturers are facing many challenges, but also many opportunities with the rise of automation and autonomous vehicles.Business ServicesMotion Agrees to Purchase Texas DistributorMotion IndustriesMotion signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the operating assets of M.B. McKee Company, a family-owned distributor of mechanical bearings, belts, chain, conveyor systems, components and more.Fleet NewsClass 8 Truck Orders End 2024 on High NoteFTR reported Class 8 truck orders were up more than 20% YoY in December as orders finished 2024 with momentum through the holiday season.TiresCEAT Acquires Camso Brand Off-Highway Tires, Tracks Business From MichelinCEATCEAT acquired Camso brand’s off-highway construction equipment bias tire and tracks business from Michelin in an all-cash deal valued at about $225 million.Fleet MaintenanceJDPS' Nick Block on Off-Highway Engine Technology Evolution, Challenges for the FutureJohn Deere Power SystemsNick Block of John Deere Power Systems addressed off-highway engine technology challenges and what the future looks like.Business ServicesPACCAR Winch Renamed Arrowhead WinchPACCAR WinchPACCAR Winch has been renamed to Arrowhead Winch as part of a larger branding effort since their recent acquisition by a private investment firm.Business ServicesBlack Phoenix Group Acquires PACCAR WinchPACCAR WinchPACCAR Winch, a manufacturer of industrial winches, hoists and drive systems, has been acquired by Black Phoenix Group.BatteriesResearchers Developing Methods to Keep Electric Vehicles Charging for Remote LocationsIowa State UniversityIowa State researchers are working on solutions for EVs where they have no power and no access to power due to an outage, which could be useful for situations where they operate in very remote locations.Business Servicesbauma 2025 Officials Provide Previewbauma's upcoming event in April 2025 in Munich will have a heavy emphasis on sustainability and digitalization, which are becoming major priorities for construction and other related industries.Page 1 of 1
