Building a Better Construction Industry 

To many, the construction industry appears to be as healthy as it has been in years. A rejuvenated economy has spurred commercial construction and the growing population needs residential housing. Meanwhile the country’s aging infrastructure requires repair and replacement and funds are becoming available to do so. Factor in the fast growth of construction in the renewable energy sector and the future looks bright for the construction industry.

Despite so many positive indicators, however, the construction industry overall is struggling, and fast economic growth has contributed to the problem.

Where is the US's Next Generation of Farmers? 

America’s farms are the historical backbone of the social and economic fabric of our nation. Crops grown by farmers support several industries vital to our economy such as food and beverage product creation and the outlets that support them, the production of textiles and apparel, and the development of biofuels.

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.

Nick Phillippi, a respected tire industry leader, has joined Alliance Tire Americas (ATA) as Director of Strategic Initiatives. ATA President Jim Clark says bringing Phillippi on board is a key element of Alliance’s continuing commitment to customer service.

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.

Sales of the Nuhn Industries huge 15000 Quad Train manure spreader jumped once the company began outfitting it with more durable radial tires—35.5R32 Alliance 393 flotation radials. The boost to Nuhn tanker sales coinciding with the introduction of the new, large, high-performance tires suggests that tires can play a key role in farm machinery innovation.

Clearcutting and Long-Term Forest Health

The practice of clearcutting in forest maintenance is a frequent subject of controversy among professional foresters, loggers, and the general public. People don’t like clear cuts, most markedly because of the appearance of forests after the process has been completed. Foresters remain committed to advocating for the benefits of clear cutting to the long-term health of forests. So the challenge becomes how can we balance the long-term health of forests with maintaining their full, natural appearance.