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Mar 5, 2015 11:09:00 AM
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## [Increasing Mud in the Woods Makes Forestry Tire Performance More Vital](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/mud-in-the-woods-makes-tire-performance-vital)
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# Forestry Tires Grow in Importance
A University of Wisconsin [study](http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-12/uow-mfs122214.php) of 65 years of climate data found that loggers are losing a key ally to their forestry operations in the woods—frozen ground. Because of climate change, Loggers are working 2 to 3 weeks longer in muddy conditions than they did in 1948, the result of a steady shift in winter harvest conditions.
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Feb 20, 2015 5:16:00 PM
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## [19 Indispensable Tips for Winter Cleanup with Heavy Equipment](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/tips-for-removing-snow-with-heavy-equipment)
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# Tips for Snow Removal with Heavy Equipment
The first mention of snowplow use comes from Milwaukee in 1862, according to the National Snow & Ice Data Center. The plow was attached to a cart pulled by a team of horses through the snow-clogged streets.
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## [Alliance Tire Americas Hires Michael Bicknell as Regional Manager in the Western U.S.](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/michael-bicknell)
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***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](http://www.yokohama-oht.com/).***
**WAKEFIELD, Mass. (February 9, 2015)** —Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. (ATA) has hired Michael Bicknell to fill the newly created post of Regional Sales Manager-West Coast as part of its continued growth program for the western United States. Bicknell will manage sales of ATA’s Galaxy and Primex brands, which have built a great reputation on construction sites across the country.
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Feb 5, 2015 12:01:00 PM
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## [Prepare Your Farm Tires For Winter](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/prepare-your-farm-tires-for-winter)
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# Winter Farm Tire Tips
Winter might be a slow season for farmers but winter elements will be hard at work, and their effects can be disastrous to the health and longevity of your agricultural tires. Fortunately, a few good moves as the cold weather settles in can help you keep your farm tires in top shape for many seasons to come.
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Topics: [Tire Maintenance](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/topic/tire-maintenance), [Agricultural Tires](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/topic/agricultural-tires)
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Feb 2, 2015 12:23:00 PM
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## [Alliance Tire Americas Builds Staff Nationwide](https://yohta-blog.yokohama-oht.com/alliance-tire-americas-builds-staff-nationwide)
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***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](http://www.yokohama-oht.com/).***
**WAKEFIELD, Mass (February 2, 2015)** -- Alliance Tire Americas (ATA) announced the addition of eight new team members to its US group as the global off-road tire company –and its parent company, the Alliance Tire Group (ATG) continue expanding their presence in the U.S. market.
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