Maximizing Your Time at Tradeshows

For many people, July marks the real beginning of summer. The kids are out of school, the days are long, and the weather is hot. For us, July not only marks the beginning of summer, but it also marks the starting point in our tradeshow and event calendar, or as we like to call it “when things get a little crazy.” The months of July, August, and September will see us crisscrossing the country to attend everything from rodeos to tractor pulls and all types of shows.

Why the WYO Rodeo is a Must-Attend Event

In 1931, the small town of Sheridan, Wyoming, was so quiet that according to local historians you could “shoot a shotgun down Main Street and have no fear of injuring anyone.” With the hopes of livening up the town, a group of citizens organized a rodeo to compete with the well-established professional rodeos, occurring in bigger, more bustling locations. It’s hard to believe that this July 11-17, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo will kick off for the 86th time - and Alliance Tire Group will be there to join the fun!

Uniquely American Foods to Serve this Fourth of July

Many of us will celebrate the original Thirteen Colonies claiming their independence from the British this Fourth of July by either hosting or attending a barbecue. We anticipate burgers, chicken, hot dogs, and sausages will be lining grills across the country, while barbecue goers enjoy other staples like pasta salad, fruit salad, and coleslaw. We love a barbecue as much as anyone, but this year we thought it would be fun to celebrate the country's independence along with some of the meats, fruits, and vegetables that are uniquely American.

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.

At Alliance Tire Group, we introduced the new Galaxy EarthPRO 45 R-1 farm tire this week, highlighting its versatile curved-tread design. We launched this Galaxy-branded bias-ply tire in 22 sizes to make it simpler for customers to choose the best tire for their needs. It is a great addition to our existing line of farm tires ranging from high-tech, high-speed radials to cost-efficient, bias-ply chores tractor tires under the Alliance and Galaxy brand names.

How the Telehandler Has Become an Indispensable Piece of Equipment 

Over the years, the telehandler has emerged as a highly versatile machine that many farmers and construction companies now find indispensable. Developed by the Matbro company at Horley in Surrey, England, in the early 1980s, the telehandler was initially conceived as an articulated cross-country forklift for use in forestry applications. Despite the telehandler’s decades of wide use and popularity in Europe, the telehandler is finally making inroads into the U.S. agriculture and construction markets.