A Tough Tire for Tough Jobs

Perhaps no group faces a more challenging collection of problems than our forestry tire customers. If dilemmas such as a lack of labor, fluctuating markets and erratic weather weren’t enough, today’s loggers need to move huge, high-horsepower machinery into often-remote and difficult-to-access parts of the forest—and then they have to remove huge, heavy timber from the forest. To address these issues, we've created the Primex LogStomper Extreme.

Topics: Primex Tires, Forestry Tires

The Biofuels Powering the Wood Product Industry

On March 21 this year, countries around the globe will celebrate International Day of Forests. Entering its fourth year, the purpose of International Day of Forests is to celebrate and raise awareness for the importance of our forests, and the theme of this year’s event is The Forest: Nature’s Powerhouse. The power of the woods is something we're acutely aware of; as wood-based fuels continue to become more efficient and powerful, they are increasingly seen as one of the next important sustainable energy sources. 

Topics: Primex Tires, Forestry Industry

National Ag Day and the Distribution Chain 

On March 21, 2017, the United States will celebrate the people responsible for feeding the world’s seven billion people with National Ag Day. We know the hard work that goes into getting food from the farm to your table—and we’re proud to say our tires can be found every step of the way—in the fields of the country’s 2.2. million farms, on the pavement beneath the nation's 3.5 million truckers, and everywhere in between.

Topics: Alliance Tires, Galaxy Tires, Primex Tires, Agricultural Tires

10 Things to Know About NYS Woodsmen's Field Days

At NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days in Boonville, New York, there’s an activity for everybody—from professional foresters to amateur firewood cutters to families of all ages. Attendees can enjoy the countless activities that this event offers.From its humble beginnings, as a way to draw attention to the fading trade of lumberjacking, the NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days has grown into an all-around celebration of the forest industry. With so much going on, it's hard to catch everything, but here are 10 things to know about this year’s NYS Woodsmen’s Field Days.

Topics: Primex Tires, Tire Events

#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.

Topics: Primex Tires, Flotation Tires, Forestry Industry