Bridgestone Corp. has reached an agreement that will avoid the closure of its Italian plant.
The Italian government has urged Bridgestone for months to not close the passenger tire plant at Modugno. The plant employs roughly 950 individuals.
Under the deal, signed with the unions and local authorities, Bridgestone will only transfer some of the production to a site in Asia, Reuters reported. Additionally, roughly 377 workers will leave under voluntary redundancy agreements.
New this year, the winning teams from each division will progress to compete out of state.
Giti Tire revealed the winners of its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Competition in Chester County, SC, where the company's first North American manufacturing facility stands.
Winners included Great Falls Elementary School in the Elementary Division; Chester Middle School in the Middle School Division; and Lewisville High School in the High School Division.
Nexen Tire will be featured on a variety of marketing assets, including billboards and in-ballpark branding at Petco Park.
The tires are labeled as snow tires, but do not have sufficient traction to perform in all snow weather conditions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The company said it will have representatives from Goodyear, local customers and dealership representatives on hand to celebrate.
Updates to the logo include a single-color tire mark; a logo palette comprised of Tires Plus yellow, black and red; and refined typefaces.
Yokohama said the tire enhances the car’s handling stability and comfort while reducing rolling resistance.
The association said these workshops are designed to enhance technician’s technical expertise and keep them up-to-date with the latest industry advancements.
Drivers who purchase at least four tires from eligible lines will qualify for savings of up to $120.
Minowa, who will be the newest and youngest driver in the Formula Drift 2024 pro season, will be debuting with Team Jerry Yang Racing.
