Hero Offers Additional Sizes
Hero has extended the size range it offers for its Atlanta AR01 tyre line.
Aftersoft’s Retail POS System Receives Endorsement
Aftersoft Network N.A. announced it received an endorsement from the Independent Tire Dealers Group (ITDG) for its VAST point-of-sale software.
Earn Rewards Through Federal-Mogul Promotion
Automotive service providers will be able to earn a variety of rewards – including retail SuperCertificates, 30G Video iPod, iPod shuffle players and Best Buy gift cards valued up to $300 – by installing Moog, National and/or Wagner premium undercar components from Federal-Mogul Corp.
Hankook Increases Prices
Hankook Tire America Corp. is raising prices by up to 8% on its full line of passenger, high performance and light truck tires and up to 5% on its medium duty truck tires.
Nexen Adds New UHP Sizes
Nexen Tire is releasing 9 new sizes to its UHP lineup in the company’s N7000 and N3000 treads.
Yokohama Rubber Establishes Yokohama Asia
The Yokohama Rubber Co. announced that Yokohama Asia Co., which it established in February in Bangkok, began commercial operation in April.
Yokohama Establishes Local Subsidiary in Brazil
The Yokohama Rubber Co. established a new overseas subsidiary, called Yokohama Rubber Latin America Comercio Ltda., in April in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Yokohama to Expand OTR Plant
The Yokohama Rubber Co. announced it will carry out a fourth-phase expansion of its Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture Plant to manufacture Off-the-Road (OTR) tires for use on mining and construction vehicles.
Yokohama Personnel Changes
Yokohama Tire Corp. announced that Takao Oishi will be promoted to corporate officer of The Yokohama Rubber Co., effective June 27.
Yokohama Posts Increase in Operating Income
The Yokohama Rubber Co. announced its operating income increased 57.2%, to 33.1 billion yen, in the fiscal year that ended Mar. 31.
Kumho Breaks Ground on U.S. Plant
Kumho Tires held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for its sixth overseas manufacturing plant, located in Bibb County, near Macon, Ga.
ContiPremiumContact 2 Named in Auto Express Product Honours
For the second consecutive year, the ContiPremiumContact 2 has received a commendation from leading consumer publication, Auto Express, as part of its Product Honours 2008 feature.