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TROY, Mich. — Schrader TPMS Solutions has launched an online educational platform, TPMSAcademy.com, for information on tire-pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).
The free training course walks service professionals through five modules of basic TPMS knowledge and training, the company said, covering topics such as the North American TPMS legislation, sensor overviews, installation best practices, programming and relearning.
Users who complete the course with an 80% or higher score will receive a certificate of completion, Schrader said.
The company — a business unit of Sensat Technologies Inc. — said it will add new training content to the platform on a regular basis, including up-to-date information about Schrader’s TPMS training opportunities.
To promote the platform, Schrader is offering a prize drawing through June 31. By completing all five modules of the course with a score of 80% or higher, individuals will be entered to win one of five Schrader 175th anniversary shop stools.

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TROY, Mich. — Sofia Sombolos of Knorr’s Car Care Center in Holiday, Fla., and Michael McBride of Waukegan Tire, Waukegan, Ill., recently won a cache of TPMS programming and diagnostic tools and sensors in a Shrader TPMS Solutions contest.
The prizes were given to two randomly selected participants who scored above 80% on all five modules of the Schrader Academy TPMS e-Training Course, liked the Schrader TPMS Solutions Facebook page and tagged three friends in the comments of the contest.
"We had a great time launching this second giveaway initiative for Schrader Academy TPMS e-Training participants," Yanick Leduc, North American Technical Team Leader, said.
"It was a great way to promote our e-Training platform and give a fun incentive to participants to score high and share the training with their friends."
The S41 TPMS programming and diagnostic tool is capable of servicing all global vehicle platforms and includes five years of software updates. Schrader is the automotive aftermarket brand of Sensata Technologies.
For more details, visit www.TPMSAcademy.com.

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OXFORD, N.C. — Dill Air Controls Products has introduced the 1506-BAND tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), a 6-sensor unit that measures tire pressure and temperature on a vehicle without a TPMS.
Each sensor is mounted inside a cradle that gets banded to the wheel.
Brian Rigney, Dill president, said measuring tire pressure and temperature is critical for vehicles making deliveries or service calls.
The kit includes a dash-mounted monitor, one short antenna, one long antenna and two power supply options (12v plug-in cable and fused-hardwire kit).
Dill said the product is perfect for delivery trucks, moving trucks and Sprinter vans.

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LIVONIA, Mich. — Tire pressure monitoring systems provider ATEQ TPMS Tools L.C. has hired Matthias Froehlich to be its TPMS sales manager for its European TPMS team .
Mr. Froehlich’s responsibilities include managing sales, accounts, maintaining the European market, training customers on ATEQ tools and attending trade shows.
According to Eri Muca, global aftermarket TPMS manager, Mr. Froehlich has more than seven years of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, specifically in TPMS.
"Knowing him in the industry, I have seen his passion for TPMS and his determination to grow TPMS business," Mr. Muca said. "He will be an excellent addition to our growing TPMS team in Europe."
Mr. Froehlich has held several positions as a product manager in the industry before moving to sales three years ago. He said he hopes to help the TPMS market in the region.
Prior to joining ATEQ, Mr. Froelich worked with Huf Group in the U.S. and with Bartec Auto ID Ltd. in Europe.
Mr. Froehlich can be contacted via email at mfroehlich@ateqtpmseurope.com.

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BROWNSBURG, Ind. — After suffering a potentially tragic accident earlier this year by one of its tractor-trailers, Don Schumacher Racing has retrofitted its fleet of 18 trucks with tire-pressure-monitoring systems (TPMS).
The decision came after a mishap that occurred in January, when one of the team’s trucks, carrying driver Ron Capps’ Funny Car, caught fire after road debris punctured one of the trailer’s tires and caused it to come apart. Flailing steel belts produced sparks that ignited a fire, which spread quickly and eventually damaged much of the trailer’s contents.

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SANTA ANA, Calif. — Travis Pastrana became famous for his work in the X-Games. Next week, his focus will be on four different letters: TPMS.
The extreme sports star will be one of several Team Yokohama members featured in educational videos for the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association’s (USTMA) annual Tire Safety Week, which runs Aug. 31-Sept. 6.
Each day, Yokohama will release one episode on its social media channels.
In Pastrana’s video, the former X-Games gold medalist talks about the importance of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).

Other videos include:

• The basics on tire changing with pro UTV drivers Wayne Matlock and Kristen Matlock;
• Why tires matter with pro skateboarder Lyn-z Pastrana;
• How to check tire pressure with off-road racer Justin Lofton;
• Checking tread depth with pro skateboarder Beaver Fleming;
• Tire rotation with overlander and author Dan Grec; and
• What the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol means with Spartan world champion and obstacle racer Robert Killian.

"National Tire Safety Week is an important, consumer-driven initiative," said Alan Holtschneider, Yokohama’s director of marketing. "Its goal—like Yokohama’s—is to help consumers learn more about tires, including essential steps for proper tire care and maintenance. These are the things that are covered in our video series."
"As we continue to navigate a new world impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, tire manufacturers such as Yokohama continue to create the smartest and most sustainable technologies that put the safest tires on the road," added Anne Forristall Luke, president and CEO of USTMA. "National Tire Safety week is an initiative that educates drivers about the critical role they play in maintaining tire safety and ensures they have the information they need to successfully prioritize safety on the road."

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Schrader TPMS Solutions North America reports its Schrader TPMS Academy is holding a “Summer Giveaway“ contest on its North American Facebook page.

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FORT MILL, S.C. — Continental Tire the Americas has introduced the Conti EcoPlus HS3+, a steer/all-position tire for long-haul or line-haul applications, where vehicles travel 100,000 miles or more per year primarily on the highway.
In field tests, Conti said the tire delivers 27% better mileage than its predecessor, the Conti EcoPlus HS3.
The tire is optimized for maximum mileage performance, lower overall fuel consumption and durability for retreading — the key aspects for lowest overall driving cost in this segment, the company said.
The tire features an advanced cap compound to provide improved cut and tear resistance for increased mileage, balanced with improved rolling resistance for fuel efficiency. The Conti 3G casing provides heat dispersion for increased retreadability.
The tire also is designed to provide a comfortable ride, as drivers may spend many hours per day in their vehicles, Conti said.
The Conti EcoPlus HS3+ is SmartWay verified, CARB compliant and is covered by a seven-year, three-retread warranty.
The Conti EcoPlus HS3+ features a tread profile that reduces sensitivity to road surface, fleet and vehicle variations allowing for improved performance throughout tire life. Its footprint shape offers wear improvements for increased removal miles. It also has a 10% improvement in de-coupler durability, Conti said.
The Conti EcoPlus HS3+ has a 19/32" tread depth and is currently available in the following sizes: 11R22.5 Load Range G and H, 295/75R22.5 Load Range G and H, 11R24.5 Load Range H, and 285/75R24.5 Load Range H.
The tire’s Conti 3G casing allows for retreads up to 245 millimeters in width. The casing allows for multiple retread use in both long-haul drive and/or long-haul trailer applications, the tire maker said.
The EcoPlus HS3+ is also available as an intelligent tire pre-equipped with TPMS sensors, upon customer request.
Tire monitoring solutions include the ContiPressureCheck on-vehicle TPMS and ContiConnect Yard digital tire monitoring system with web portal.

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Schrader TPMS Solutions is offering technicians a chance to win a tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) tool bundle.

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The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) of the 2011-2019 Ford/ Lincoln MKT monitors the air pressure in the four road tires with wheel-mounted tire pressure sensors

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