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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]