Tips for Safer Construction Sites 

Construction sites are inherently dangerous places with materials everywhere, heavy machinery in use, structures in various states of assembly (or demolition), and numerous other hazards that quietly threaten personnel at all times. While it’s impossible to remove all of the potential dangers from the work site, recent reports show that contractors who prioritize safety see greater project ROI, have better employee retention rates, and attract new hires more easily.

What follows are some simple steps that construction managers can take toward creating a safer construction sites. 

As of Jan 1, 2021, Alliance Tire Group and Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. changed their names to Yokohama Off-Highway Tires and Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc respectively. The Alliance, Galaxy and Primex brands and product names remain unchanged. Product information is available at www.yokohama-oht.com.

Introducing Three New Galaxy Solid Tires 

Alliance Tire Group (ATG) unveiled three new solid Galaxy tires—the LHD 500 SDS L-5, the Super Smooth SDS L-5 and the YardMaster SDS—today at WasteExpo 2016 in Las Vegas. The new solid tires complement the company’s highly successful Beefy Baby SDS, ATG’s first solid tire, which was launched last year.

5 Reasons to Visit the 48th Annual WasteExpo

Entering its 48th year, WasteExpo 2016, which serves both the public and private sectors, is happening June 7-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The WasteExpo expects to attract more than 600 exhibitors and 13,000 attendees—making it North America’s largest solid waste, recycling, organics, and sustainability trade show. More than just large, WasteExpo is overwhelmingly popular with 96% of attendees saying they would recommend attending the expo to a colleague. Not convinced that this is the event for you? Here are five reasons you should plan on attending WasteExpo 2016.

The 550 MultiUse Tire in Action 

Where doesn't the Alliance 550 MultiUse Tire excel? So far as we can tell, not many places. Machinery such as tractors, backhoes, self-propelled sprayers, and towed spreaders and implements can all enjoy the benefits of rolling on one of the most versatile tires in our lineup.  With its exceptional performance in a variety of terrains, it's no wonder the 550 MultiUse is becoming a favorite tire among farmers, contractors, and municipalities. They all love the reliability and performance it provides.

#ArborDay

Whether you're a tree-hugger, hiker, forester, logger, or just a regular person, trees play an important role in the lives of everyone. Whether they are offering shade from the sun, filling our lungs with clean air to breathe, providing building materials for our homes, or delivering us delicious and healthy fruit to eat, trees are subtly involved in people's daily lives. Occurring annually on the final Friday of April, Arbor Day presents an opportunity to recognize the vital role that trees play in our daily lives while also giving an opportunity to foster the impact they have by planting a new tree. Here's a look at some of the most dramatic, inspiring, and just plain fun posts we found on Twitter of people celebrating #ArborDay.