AboutYokohama-ATG Team

The Yokohama-ATG Team is a collaboration of product managers, field engineers, sales team, and marketing members. The team is committed to delivering high-quality information about the fields of agriculture, construction, forestry, material handling, mining, trucking, and other OTR applications—along with the tires used in them.

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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

Forestry Tires Grow in Importance 

A University of Wisconsin study 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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Topics: Primex Tires, Flotation Tires, Soil Compaction, Forestry Industry

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Feb 20, 2015 5:16:00 PM

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19 Indispensable Tips for Winter Cleanup with Heavy Equipment

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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Topics: Snow Removal Tires

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Feb 10, 2015 9:00:00 AM

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Alliance Tire Americas Hires Michael Bicknell as Regional Manager in the Western U.S.

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.

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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Topics: Press Release

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Feb 5, 2015 12:01:00 PM

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Prepare Your Farm Tires For Winter

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, Agricultural Tires

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Feb 2, 2015 12:23:00 PM

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Alliance Tire Americas Builds Staff Nationwide

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.

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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Topics: Press Release