http://www.herculestire.com Wed, 17 April 2013 11:00:00 Wed, 17 April 2013 11:00:00 http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2013/april/hercules-terra-trac-rs-now-available/ FINDLAY, Ohio, April 17, 2013 – Previewed at the 2012 SEMA Show, the Hercules Terra Trac R/S (rugged service), an all-terrain tire built for rough conditions, tough commercial applications and on- and off-road all-season performance, is now available throughout North America. The rugged Terra Trac R/S is available in 10 LT/SUV fitments, with 3-ply tread and/or 3-ply sidewall construction in select sizes. The heavy-duty construction of the Hercules Terra Trac R/S provides outstanding puncture and impact resistance, making it an ideal tire for work trucks in agricultural, construction and mining industries, as well as trucks dedicated to recreational use where heavy wilderness trekking is involved. “The Hercules Terra Trac R/S is an ideal tire for on- and off-road use. It’s exceptionally sturdy and it’s built to last - even in severe conditions,” said Joshua Simpson, Vice President of Marketing for Hercules Tire. “And dealers who have a history with our Terra Trac offerings will find the Terra Trac R/S an excellent addition to the line-up and a great value to offer their customers.” The new Terra Trac R/S features: A wide footprint that provides for uniform wear and stability even in tough maneuvers A tough tread compound that delivers rugged, versatile, all-surface performance Key fitments that include 3-ply sidewall construction to protect against sidewall impact Low-void shoulder for more contact and an aggressive grip M+S rating “The Terra Trac R/S is a perfect addition to our light truck lineup, because it offers true all-terrain performance with the toughness to handle demanding rural and job site applications. Plus, it’s an exceptional value for dealers and consumers,” said Simpson.   About the Hercules Tire & Rubber Company The Hercules Tire & Rubber Company, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, is a leading marketer of replacement tires in the USA, Canada and globally. Hercules offers an extensive selection of passenger, UHP, light truck, medium truck, trailer, off-the-road, industrial and specialty tires manufactured by a worldwide supplier network. Hercules has developed a strong reputation among its customers for its broad range of quality products, making the Hercules Brand and its associate brands some of the most sought-after proprietary brands in the industry. In addition, Hercules distributes over 20 leading national branded tire programs, and collectively offers over 10,000 skus. Hercules operates regional wholesale warehouses in California, Oregon, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, Ohio, Florida, Colorado, Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Montreal under the name TDW (Tire Dealers Warehouse) or Hercules Tire Canada. Hercules operates on an international basis, in over 75 countries, from warehouses in the USA, Canada, and China under the name Hercules Tire International. In all, Hercules Tire operates over two million square feet of warehouse space globally. http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2013/april/hercules-terra-trac-rs-now-available/ http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2013/april/hercules-terra-trac-rs-now-available/ Wed, 17 April 2013 11:00:00 http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2013/april/hercules-tire-unveils-new-web-site/ FINDLAY, Ohio, April 10, 2013 – Hercules Tire has introduced an all new web site, featuring clean design, easy to find information and enhanced functionality that includes robust tire search capabilities.  While it will stay at the current URL – www.herculestire.com – there’s nothing the same about the site itself.  “The new site is more straightforward and user friendly than the old,” said Suzanne Mitchell, manager of brand development for Hercules Tire. “Dealers and consumers will enjoy a more efficient and satisfying user experience.”  A few of the highlights of the new site include: Dealers and consumers can now search for Hercules Tires by size, vehicle, category/segment or product name Dealers have their own portal through which they can easily access the information most important to them A “tire gallery” makes looking through Hercules’ breadth of product simple Enhanced product information and organization makes finding the right tire for the job much easier An improved dealer locator so consumers can find Hercules Tires dealers and dealers can find Hercules wholesalers Geo-targeted content for US and Canadian users  “The new site makes it simple for both dealers and consumers to find the right tire for their needs.  We’re extremely excited about the new herculestire.com,” said Mitchell.                                  About the Hercules Tire & Rubber Company The Hercules Tire & Rubber Company, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, is a leading marketer of replacement tires in the USA, Canada and globally. Hercules offers an extensive selection of passenger, UHP, light truck, medium truck, trailer, off-the-road, industrial and specialty tires manufactured by a worldwide supplier network. Hercules has developed a strong reputation among its customers for its broad range of quality products, making the Hercules Brand and its associate brands some of the most sought-after proprietary brands in the industry. In addition, Hercules distributes over 20 leading national branded tire programs, and collectively offers over 10,000 skus. Hercules operates regional wholesale warehouses in California, Oregon, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, Ohio, Florida, Colorado, Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Montreal under the name TDW (Tire Dealers Warehouse) or Hercules Tire Canada. Hercules operates on an international basis, in over 75 countries, from warehouses in the USA, Canada, and China under the name Hercules Tire International. In all, Hercules Tire operates over two million square feet of warehouse space globally . http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2013/april/hercules-tire-unveils-new-web-site/ http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2013/april/hercules-tire-unveils-new-web-site/ Wed, 10 April 2013 10:30:00 http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2013/february/hercules-recall-notice/ Hercules Tire is conducting a voluntary recall, in the U.S. and Canada, on seven sizes of the All Trac A/T tire. The recall affected tires are 10-ply Load Range E sizes of the Hercules All Trac A/T line that were manufactured from late 2008 through the 40 th week of 2010. If affected by a potential manufacturer’s design and/or manufacturing issue, the recalled tires can experience in-service belt and/or tread separation(s). Details of the recalled tires are as follows: Product Name Size DOT Serial Number Owner Hercules ALL TRAC A/T LT215/85R16 115/112S E JEHMECL5008-4010 Hercules Hercules ALL TRAC A/T LT235/85R16 120/116S E JEKMECL4708-4010 Hercules Hercules ALL TRAC A/T LT245/75R16 120/116S E JEJKECL4608-4010 Hercules Hercules ALL TRAC A/T LT265/75R16 123/120S E JENKECL4808-4010 Hercules Hercules ALL TRAC A/T LT265/70R17 121/118S E JENJFCL5108-4010 Hercules Hercules ALL TRAC A/T LT245/75R17 121/118S E JELKFCL5008-4010 Hercules Hercules ALL TRAC A/T LT225/75R16 115/112S E JEJKECL5108-4010 Hercules   We are searching our records to identify customers who may have purchased the recall affected tires. Those customers will receive a formal notification of the recall from Hercules Tire in accordance with the requirements of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or Transport Canada. We are committed to working with our customers throughout this recall process. A dedicated team is in place to field questions and calls associated with the recall. The team can be reached by phone at 888-965-5795, by fax at 1-888-965-6121 and by email at alltracresponse@herculestire.com . Your loyalty as a Hercules Tires customer is of the utmost importance to us. Thank you for your business. http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2013/february/hercules-recall-notice/ http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2013/february/hercules-recall-notice/ Tue, 26 February 2013 00:00:00 http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2013/january/hercules-tire-introduces-ironman-rb-12/ “We previewed the Ironman RB-12 at the SEMA show and have received a tremendous response on both the tread design and the range of fitments,” said Joshua Simpson, vice president of marketing  for Hercules Tire.  The 21 T-, H-, and V-rated sizes feature rim diameters from 13 to 16 inches with traditional 55/60/65/70 series offerings. Additionally, the Ironman RB-12 features: A symmetric, five-rib tread design that creates a larger footprint for stability and performance Slotted shoulders, moderate siping and wide grooves to enhance water evacuation and prevent hydroplaning Variable tread design to reduce road noise and deliver ride comfort “We’re excited about the RB-12. A lot of consumers are looking for an entry-level tire that offers real value,” said Simpson. “This is a tire that will help our dealers expand and enhance their product screen.”  The RB-12 joins the family of Ironman passenger and light truck tires, which includes the Ironman iMove passenger and SUV lines and the Ironman Radial A/P all-terrain tire, among others. Hercules Tire’s Ironman brand also serves the commercial market with medium truck, specialty, industrial and OTR tires.      About Hercules Tire   The Hercules Tire & Rubber Company, founded in 1952 and headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, is a leading marketer of replacement tires in the USA, Canada and globally. Hercules offers an extensive selection of passenger, UHP, light truck, medium truck, trailer, off-the-road, industrial and specialty tires manufactured by a worldwide supplier network.   Hercules has developed a strong reputation among its customers for its broad range of quality products, making the Hercules Brand and its associate brands some of the most sought-after proprietary brands in the industry. In addition, Hercules distributes over 20 leading national branded tire programs, and collectively offers over 10,000 skus.   Hercules operates regional wholesale warehouses in California, Oregon, Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, Florida, Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick and Montreal under the name TDW (Tire Dealers Warehouse) or Hercules Tire Canada. Hercules operates on an international basis, in over 75 countries, from warehouses in the USA, Canada, and China under the name Hercules Tire International. http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2013/january/hercules-tire-introduces-ironman-rb-12/ http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2013/january/hercules-tire-introduces-ironman-rb-12/ Fri, 11 January 2013 10:00:00 http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/november/hercules-tire-names-tdw-regional-sales-managers/ Hercules Tire Names TDW Regional Sales Managers FINDLAY, OH, November 30, 2012 – Hercules Tire has appointed two new Regional Sales Managers to oversee sales in the company’s TDW (Tire Dealer’s Warehouse) Florida and Texas regions. Brian Robinson has been named Regional Sales Manager, Florida, and Shawn Macklin, Regional Sales Manager, Texas Robinson, who joined Hercules in 2002 and has served in a number of sales leadership roles, will be responsible for all sales activities in Florida, including TDW’s Tampa, Medley and Orlando branches. Macklin will oversee sales activities throughout Texas, where TDW operates facilities in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Macklin came to Hercules Tire in early 2012 and previously worked for Aramark. “Brian and Shawn are experienced sales leaders who have not only proven that they can grow our business – they have shown that they can lead and grow successful sales teams. We’re very excited to have them in these new roles,” said Jedd Emans, Vice President of Sales for Hercules USA. http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/november/hercules-tire-names-tdw-regional-sales-managers/ http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/november/hercules-tire-names-tdw-regional-sales-managers/ Fri, 30 November 2012 00:00:00 http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/november/hercules-tire-announces-new-director-of-consumer-tire-marketing/ FINDLAY, OH, November 8, 2012 – Hercules Tire is pleased to announce the addition of Steven Liu to the Hercules Marketing team. Steven will serve as Hercules’ Director of Consumer Tire Marketing, managing the product screen for all Hercules and Ironman Brand consumer products. “We’re excited about the recent addition of Steven to the Hercules team,” said Joshua Simpson, Hercules Tire’s VP of Marketing. “Steven brings with him a great deal of industry knowledge and international experience and he will play a key role in the Hercules Tire product strategy moving forward.” Steven joins Hercules from Federal Corp., where he was the company’s Deputy Worldwide Sales Manager. Prior to that, he spent time in international sales at Caramed Supply Inc., as well as the manufacturing and logistics area of Bridgestone APM. A graduate of the University of Akron, Steven is fluent in three languages. http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/november/hercules-tire-announces-new-director-of-consumer-tire-marketing/ http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/november/hercules-tire-announces-new-director-of-consumer-tire-marketing/ Thu, 08 November 2012 00:00:00 http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/october/tdw-to-open-location-in-denver/ TDW to Open Location in Denver New Warehouse Brings Exceptional Service Platform to Metro Denver and the Front Range FINDLAY, OH, October 25, 2012 – Hercules Tire is pleased to announce the November 12, 2012 opening of its newest TDW (Tire Dealer’s Warehouse) location in Denver, CO.  The 50 thousand square foot facility in northeast Denver is the company’s fourteenth TDW location. “TDW’s presence has been expanding in the western U.S. over the past few years, so naturally, Denver makes great sense,” said Bill Trimarco, president and CEO of Hercules Tire & Rubber Company.  “This opening is a great way to cap off our twenty-fifth anniversary year of TDW – and our sixtieth anniversary of Hercules.” The warehouse boasts approximately 1.2 million cubic feet, 13 docks, a will call area and is easily accessible from Denver’s I-70 and I-225. In addition to the Denver metro area, the new TDW location will service the entire front range of Colorado. “We’re looking forward to providing Colorado’s independent tire dealers with outstanding value and service,” said Trimarco. TDW Denver will offer the full line of Hercules Tires – passenger, light truck, medium truck and specialty applications – and Hercules’ Ironman line of passenger, light truck and OTR/Specialty tires. The location also offers many other popular brands, including Bridgestone, Toyo, Yokohama, Nexen, and the Solideal Industrial brand. The Denver TDW is located at 11175 East 55 th Ave, Unit 105, in Denver.   About TDW TDW is a leading full service tire wholesaler in North America. As a division of the Hercules Tire & Rubber Company, TDW features a comprehensive selection of Hercules Brand tires in addition to over twenty other brands of passenger, light truck/SUV, and commercial tires. TDW is a supplier, not a competitor, to independent tire dealers in their market. http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/october/tdw-to-open-location-in-denver/ http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/october/tdw-to-open-location-in-denver/ Thu, 25 October 2012 00:00:00 http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/october/hercules-tires-introduces-3-new-winter-tires/ Hercules HSI-L, Hercules HSI-S and Ironman PolarTrax Join Winter Line-up FINDLAY, OHIO, October 3, 2012 - Hercules Tire is pleased to announce the addition of the Hercules  HSI-S, Hercules HSI-L and the Ironman Polar Trax to the company's 2012-2013 winter tire program. Designed for driving in severe winter conditions, the Hercules HSI-S and HSI-L are formulated with advanced silica compound for excellent traction and grip in icy conditions. The Hercules HSI-L winter tire offers a directional tread design with deep grooves and intricate siping, providing excellent traction, water drainage and snow removal. The HSI-L is available with rim diameters from 16 to 18 inches in 10 V- and H-rated passenger sizes and two 8-ply commercial sizes. The studdable Hercules HSI-S winter tire features a directional tread pattern with a bold center rib and heavy siping to improve steering response, as well as wide lateral grooves to provide excellent grip and channel away slush. The HSI-S is available in 13 passenger sizes with rim diameters from 14 to 17 inches and six 6- and 8-ply commercial sizes. Ironman Polar Trax is designed for superior winter performance - studdable, with a directional tread design and high silica compound for sure-footed winter traction.  Available in 22 sizes with 13 to 17 rim diameters for passenger, SUV and commercial fitments.  "Our new Hercules HSI lines and Ironman Polar Trax are great complements to our tried and true Hercules Avalanche X-Treme winter tires, with two unique tread designs and many additional fitments. Our dealers can really take advantage of this variety when working to get their customers into the perfect set of tires," said Joshua Simpson, vice president of marketing for Hercules Tire. The Hercules HSI-L and Hercules HSI-S are available for order. For additional information regarding sizes and specifications, call 1-800-677-3573 or visit www.herculestire.com. http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/october/hercules-tires-introduces-3-new-winter-tires/ http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/october/hercules-tires-introduces-3-new-winter-tires/ Tue, 23 October 2012 00:00:00 http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/october/hercules-tires-in-tire-review’s-top-15/ Every September, Tire Review magazine publishes the results of its North American Tire Brand Study. In the study, some 2,000 retail and commercial dealers are asked about the various attributes of all tire brands sold in North America. The study, which includes all major global brands, placed Hercules Tires in the top 15 of all consumer brands in North America! The Hercules H-Series also made the medium truck tire study again this year. View the full study findings. http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/october/hercules-tires-in-tire-review’s-top-15/ http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/october/hercules-tires-in-tire-review’s-top-15/ Tue, 23 October 2012 00:00:00 http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/may/hercules-tire-expands-popular-terra-trac-series-with-deep-tread-offering/ Hercules Tire Expands Popular Terra Trac Series with Deep Tread Offering FINDLAY, OHIO, May 2, 2012 – Hercules Tire introduces the Hercules Terra Trac D/T, a premium, multi-purpose traction tire designed for a range of on- and off-road applications. The versatile Terra Trac D/T not only excels on any surface like an all-terrain tire, but also digs in to maximize power and efficiency in extreme conditions or tough commercial applications.  Built for all-season performance, the Terra Trac D/T features enhanced stud hole placements for solid winter traction. “Hercules is known for its strong light truck line-up and our Terra Trac series leads the charge,” said Joshua Simpson, Vice President of Marketing for Hercules Tire. “The addition of the Terra Trac D/T gives our dealers the opportunity to offer the Terra Trac name and reputation for quality to their commercial customers and it offers existing Terra Trac enthusiasts an option for their heavy duty fitments.” Features that give the Hercules Terra Trac D/T its high performance and versatility include: - Lateral channel grooves that evacuate mud and snow for uncompromised traction - Beveled tread block edges to promote traction and uniform wear - Aggressive shoulder design, which maximizes traction and rugged appearance - Deep tread that provides versatile all-season, all-surface performance - Pinned for studs - M+S rating “A deep tread means less slippage, and the more a tire can dig in, the more torque your truck can produce. Simply put, the Terra Trac D/T allows truck owners to get the most out of their trucks – whether in deep mud or gravel on job sites, on winter roads or in grassy or sandy farm fields,” said Simpson. The Hercules Terra Trac D/T, which features Road Hazard protection, is currently available in 10 sizes with rim diameters ranging from 15 to 18 inches. The Terra Trac D/T is now available in the U.S. and will be available worldwide later in 2012. To find a nearby Hercules dealer, call 1-800-677-3573. For additional information regarding sizes and specifications, visit www.herculestire.com. http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/may/hercules-tire-expands-popular-terra-trac-series-with-deep-tread-offering/ http://www.herculestire.com/posts/2012/may/hercules-tire-expands-popular-terra-trac-series-with-deep-tread-offering/ Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00