KING JOINS OTR AS VP OF AFTERMARKET SALES ROME, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) has hired John King as its new Vice President of Aftermarket Sales. In this role he will help lead sales efforts for OTR’s line of tires, wheels, assemblies, and tracks to aftermarket customers within multiple industries, such as agriculture, construction,… Read more: KING JOINS OTR AS VP OF AFTERMARKET SALES

MONTERO JOINS OTR AS VP OF OEM SALES FOR AGRICULTURE, LAWN & GARDEN BUSINESS SEGMENTS ROME, Ga. – Eduardo Montero has been named VP of OEM Sales for the agricultural and lawn & garden segments of OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR). He offers vast industry experience, which he will leverage to help support and grow OTR’s… Read more: MONTERO JOINS OTR AS VP OF OEM SALES FOR AGRICULTURE, LAWN & GARDEN BUSINESS SEGMENTS

OTR APPOINTS DEMBE AS VP OF OEM SALES FOR ITS CONSTRUCTION SEGMENT ROME, Ga. – Michael Dembe has joined OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) as VP of OEM Sales for the company’s construction segment. He will help lead sales efforts and grow OTR’s valued OEM customer base through industry-leading tire and track solutions with value-added services.… Read more: OTR APPOINTS DEMBE AS VP OF OEM SALES FOR ITS CONSTRUCTION SEGMENT

OTR INTRODUCES GRASS MASTER XT TURF TIRE FOR INCREASED MOWER TRACTION ROME, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) has expanded its successful line of GRASS MASTER turf tires with the new GRASS MASTER XT (GMXT) tire for riding, stand-on, and zero-turn mowers. Designed for customers who desire extra traction on hills, wavy surfaces, or in… Read more: OTR INTRODUCES GRASS MASTER XT TURF TIRE FOR INCREASED MOWER TRACTION

OTR INTRODUCES THREE-PIECE FORESTRY WHEEL FOR IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY, REDUCED DOWNTIME ROME, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) has introduced a 32-inch, three-piece wheel for log skidders and forwarders in forestry applications. The unique multi-piece design offers many benefits, including increased productivity, reduced downtime, and enhanced efficiency.  “The new three-piece wheel is a real game changer… Read more: OTR INTRODUCES THREE-PIECE FORESTRY WHEEL FOR IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY, REDUCED DOWNTIME

OTR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RETIRES ROME, Ga. – Sandro Pagliarulo, Managing Director of Canada and Europe Operations for OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) , has announced his retirement from the company, effective October 10, 2024. During retirement, he will maintain involvement with OTR, serving as a part-time consultant. “Sandro played a major role in OTR’s global growth,… Read more: OTR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RETIRES

OTR ADDS TRACKS SELECTION TOOL, DEALER LOCATOR TO WEBSITE ROME, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) has recently launched a Tracks Selection Tool and Dealer Locator for its website. “OTR is investing heavily in technologies that make our customers’ lives easier, and these website features are just the latest examples of this ongoing effort,” said… Read more: OTR ADDS TRACKS SELECTION TOOL, DEALER LOCATOR TO WEBSITE

SEXTON JOINS OTR AS GLOBAL VP OF ENGINEERING AND INNOVATION ROME, Ga. – Patrick Sexton has joined OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) as the company’s new Global Vice President of Engineering and Innovation. In this role he will oversee OTR’s engineering team worldwide, ensuring all activities align with strategic goals. “It’s an exciting time at OTR,… Read more: SEXTON JOINS OTR AS GLOBAL VP OF ENGINEERING AND INNOVATION

BROWN JOINS OTR AS GLOBAL VP SALES & MARKETING OEM ROME, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) has named Ben Brown as its new Global VP Sales & Marketing OEM. He will be a part of OTR’s executive team, reporting directly to President and CEO, Tom Rizzi, and will serve an integral role in developing… Read more: BROWN JOINS OTR AS GLOBAL VP SALES & MARKETING OEM

OTR ADDS TO ITS TECHNOLOGY OFFERING BY LAUNCHING A NEW CUSTOMER PORTAL ROME, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) has launched a new customer portal for online ordering. The site – otrb2b.com – now offers a convenient option for aftermarket customers to place orders any time of day. “OTR’s established company purpose is to make… Read more: OTR ADDS TO ITS TECHNOLOGY OFFERING BY LAUNCHING A NEW CUSTOMER PORTAL

OTR INTRODUCES KOA WARRIOR™ ATV TIRE ROME, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) announces the release of its new Koa Warrior™ ATV tire. Featuring a state-of-the-art tread pattern, the tire offers superior traction, stability, and durability when operating in muddy trails, rocky terrain, sand dunes, and other challenging off-road conditions. The directional tread pattern of… Read more: OTR INTRODUCES KOA WARRIOR™ ATV TIRE

OTR EXPANDS IRRIGATION TIRE OFFERING ROME, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) has introduced the RAINMAX H2O and RAINMAX N/D lines of irrigation tires. Built on the success of the original RAINMAX irrigation tire, the new models meet customer demand with both directional and non-directional tire options for OEM and aftermarket applications. Engineered for center-pivot… Read more: OTR EXPANDS IRRIGATION TIRE OFFERING

OTR ANNOUNCES OPENING DATE FOR MEXICO FACILITY ROME, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) announces that its new facility being built in Mexico is scheduled to commence business operations on August 1, 2024. Located in Apodaca, a city in the Monterrey metropolitan area, the building site was strategically selected to supply OEM customers with products… Read more: OTR ANNOUNCES OPENING DATE FOR MEXICO FACILITY

OTR’S REAPER TIRE DESIGNED FOR ZERO-TURN MOWERS AND GARDEN TRACTORS ROME, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) is offering its REAPER tire for multiple brands of zero-turn mowers and garden tractors. This tire combines a turf-specific design that yields superior traction, stability and control with aggressive styling that appeals to end customers. The REAPER tire… Read more: NEW REAPER TIRE DESIGNED FOR ZERO-TURN MOWERS AND GARDEN TRACTORS

OTR Engineered Solutions Unveils New Tires at The ARA Show in New Orleans ROME, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) introduced several new tire technologies during The ARA Show, February 19-21, in New Orleans. This included the LIFTBOSS® AWP, LIFTBOSS® Telehandler and WORKBOSS® Skid Steer tires. Available in both directional and non-directional tread options, the LIFTBOSS® AWP… Read more: OTR ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS UNVEILS NEW TIRES AT THE ARA SHOW IN NEW ORLEANS

NEW TR-34 TURF TIRE FROM OTR OPTIMIZES TRACTOR AND MOWER PERFORMANCE IN VARIOUS CONDITIONS ROME, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) introduces the TR-34 tire for farm tractors and ride-on mowers. It offers exceptional performance on grass, mud and loose soil, while reducing the risk of turf damage and soil compaction. The TR-34 tire features… Read more: NEW TR-34 TURF TIRE FROM OTR OPTIMIZES TRACTOR AND MOWER PERFORMANCE IN VARIOUS CONDITIONS

OTR INTRODUCES BIG BITE™ TURF TIRE FOR MOWERS ROME, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) introduces its BIG BITE™ turf tire. Designed for zero-turn, ride-on and stand-on mowers, the new tire features a large footprint that maximizes traction and stability. It also offers aggressive styling with low rolling resistance to provide an attractive appearance while… Read more: OTR INTRODUCES BIG BITE™ TURF TIRE FOR MOWERS

OTR RECEIVES SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE AWARD ROME, Ga. – OTR Engineered Solutions was recognized with a Supplier Excellence Award from Kubota Manufacturing of America (KMA) and Kubota Industrial Equipment (KIE) during their annual supplier conference. This yearly award is given to KMA’s and KIE’s top suppliers for outstanding quality, delivery, and cost commitment. OTR has been a long-time… Read more: OTR RECEIVES SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE AWARD

OTR UNVEILS NEW BRANDING AT CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 ROME, Ga. – OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. (OTR) is officially unveiling new branding at CONEXPO-CONAGG 2023. This includes the new trade name, or DBA, of “OTR Engineered Solutions,” as well as a new logo, tagline, website, and other branding elements that are being rolled out to better reflect… Read more: OTR UNVEILS NEW BRANDING AT CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

OTR WHEEL ENGINEERING ANNOUNCES PORT WHEEL INSPECTION PROGRAM WITH TAYLOR MACHINE WORKS OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. (OTR) has successfully launched a program with Taylor Machine Works (TMW), the market-leading manufacturer of high-capacity lift trucks and container handling equipment, to inspect and, if needed, replace wheels used in vehicles operating at ports. The collaboration between longtime… Read more: PORT WHEEL INSPECTION PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

INDUSTRY MOURNS LOSS OF FRED TAYLOR, OTR WHEEL ENGINEERING FOUNDER, COMMUNITY LEADER & PHILANTHROPIST OTR’s founder, Fred Taylor, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021, at the age of 70. Known as a visionary, entrepreneur and innovator, Taylor was also a highly respected community supporter whose acts of generosity and philanthropy benefitted his employees and… Read more: INDUSTRY MOURNS LOSS OF FRED TAYLOR

OTR ACQUIRES HOOSIER WHEEL OCT. 2021 OTR International has acquired Hoosier Wheel, the U.S.-based manufacturer of standard and custom wheel assemblies for off-the-road applications, including lawn & garden, agriculture and material handling. “We are proud to announce the addition of Hoosier Wheel to the OTR family,” said Tom Rizzi, OTR CEO and President. “OTR and Hoosier… Read more: OTR ACQUIRES HOOSIER WHEEL OCT. 2021

OTR BOOTH # IS S-27539 AT MINEXPO, 9/13/21-9/15/21 OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. will attend the 2021 MINExpo in Las Vegas from September 13-15. Visit us in booth 27539 in South Hall; drop your business card off and you’ll be eligible to win a Yeti cooler, we’re doing a drawing at the end of each day! Featured products… Read more: OTR BOOTH # IS S-27539 AT MINEXPO, 9/13/21-9/15/21

OTR HIRES NEW CEO & PRESIDENT OTR International, Inc. has appointed a new CEO & President, Tom Rizzi, succeeding founder and former CEO Fred Taylor who will stay involved with OTR as Chairman of the Board. In Mr. Rizzi will oversee OTR Wheel Engineering’s ongoing integration of companies acquired over the last several years; strategic… Read more: OTR HIRES NEW CEO & PRESIDENT

OTR SUPPORTING KUBOTA NATIONAL DEALER PROGRAM OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. is collaborating with Kubota Tractor Corporation’s aftermarket group to support a promotion for its 1,100+ dealers. OTR is a strategic supplier to Kubota, providing tire and wheel assemblies and accessories for utility vehicles, turf equipment, tractors and construction equipment. For a small purchase of Kubota-approved… Read more: OTR SUPPORTING KUBOTA NATIONAL DEALER PROGRAM

OTR LAUNCHES NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR UNITED RENTALS OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc., a long-time strategic supplier of tire and wheel assemblies to United Rentals in the U.S. and Canada, has launched a program to grow sales at the branch level. In addition to core markets supported, such as construction and material handling where OTR is an… Read more: OTR LAUNCHES NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR UNITED RENTALS

OTR COMMENCES WORK ON NEW WEBSITE AND PARTNER PORTAL OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. will launch an all-new website in September 2021, featuring standard products available for purchase by OEMs, distributors and select dealers. In addition, we will introduce a B2B customer portal with the ability for customers to transact business and access key information, as well as… Read more: OTR COMMENCES WORK ON NEW WEBSITE AND PARTNER PORTAL

OTR LAUNCHES PROGRAM WITH MI-JACK OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. has launched several new multi-piece hub style wheels for Mi-Jack, a recognized leader and innovator in gantry crane manufacturing located near Chicago, Illinois. Wheels are 10-Bar rated, with HSLA grade steel and protection to ensure lock rings cannot loosen up. Additionally, Mi-Jack’s wheels were carefully developed… Read more: OTR LAUNCHES PROGRAM WITH MI-JACK

OTR SUPPLYING NDX AIRLESS TIRES TO CSX OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. is supplying NDX airless tire and wheel assemblies to CSX Transportation in cooperation with our distribution partner, Orange Aftermarket, who are warehousing and supplying units on a just-in-time basis. OTR’s game-changing airless system simulates the performance and comfort of a pneumatic tire, except it never… Read more: OTR SUPPLYING NDX AIRLESS TIRES TO CSX

OTR AWARDED NEW RTV PROGRAM WITH KUBOTA OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. is suppling tire and wheel assemblies to Kubota for the new RTV520. This midsize utility vehicle is hailed as “nimble and mighty”, built for home and job sites. OTR’s tires provide the ideal blend of performance and value for this application, with a proven… Read more: OTR AWARDED NEW RTV PROGRAM WITH KUBOTA

OTR OPENS NEW FACILITY IN OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. has opened a new facility in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, 35 miles west of Milwaukee. The facility, with over 100,000 square feet, provides additional capacity for growing OEM customers such as Doosan (formerly Schiller) and their Bob-Cat mower line, for which OTR not only supplies tires… Read more: OTR OPENS NEW FACILITY IN OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN

OTR LAUNCHES DIRT MASTER TIRE FOR HONDA SXS OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc.—a strategic supplier to Honda’s powersports division—has launched the Dirt Master tire for the popular Pioneer 1000 side-by-side. Dirt Master is one of OTR’s best all-around tires, featuring prominent V-shaped tread blocks, overlapping center lugs, and an optimized void-to-lug ratio for exceptional performance, whether… Read more: OTR LAUNCHES DIRT MASTER TIRE FOR HONDA SXS

OTR LAUNCHES NEW TELEHANDLER TIRE LINE CALLED TX-90 OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc. has launched a new telehandler-specific tire solution called TX-90. OTR is an OEM and aftermarket supplier of foam-filled pneumatic tire and wheel assemblies for telehandlers, covering popular models such as JLG, Genie, Skytrack, JCB, Manitou and Gehl, among others, so this is a… Read more: OTR LAUNCHES NEW TELEHANDLER TIRE LINE CALLED TX-90

OTR CHINA EXPANDS BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA WITH DISTRIBUTION PARTNER OTR China has expanded its business in Australia in a big way, partnering with the highly regarded distributor, OTR Tyres, to provide mining rims and components to mines in western Australia. OTR’s team in China has established a strong working relationship with the OTR Tyres’ team,… Read more: OTR CHINA EXPANDS BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA WITH DISTRIBUTION PARTNER