Tesco Loses Tyre Inflation Court Action
The woman suing Tesco for disability discrimination has been awarded ≤1,000 after a court agreed the company’s refusal to allow staff to inflate her vehicle’s tyres was a discriminatory act. Tesco staff had told Jenni Crowly their inability to assist was an insurance and health and safety related issue.
New Look for ContiNetwork
As part of its relaunch first announced at the start of this year, the ContiNetwork commercial vehicle retail business has unveiled its new logo and corporate identity.
Statement on Hunter Suit Filed Against Hennessy Industries
This is the relevant portion of the official statement issued by Hunter Engineering regarding its recent patent infringement lawsuit filed against competitor Hennessy Industries:
States Lent Support to 2008 NTSW
RMA says that 25 states issued proclamations or statements supporting National Tire Safety Week, which comes to a close tomorrow.
Titan Gets Deal With Deere
Titan Tire signed a three-year deal to supply farm tires to John Deere.
Porter Named TIA PR Head
TIA hired its first dedicated public relations manager in more than a decade, adding Richard Porter as its new manager of public relations and promotions.
Industry Concerned New EU Standards Won’t Control Low-Cost Imports
(The Guardian) Tyre makers in Europe fear that new standards that the European Commission wants to impose will make it more difficult to compete against their Asian rivals.
New Name, New Org, New Team
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions – BBTS.
1Q Los for Kumho to be Bigger than Planned
Kumho Tire Co. told analysts earlier this week that its anticipated first quarter loss will be larger than expected.
Monroe Trying to Save Some Squirrels
Tenneco Inc. will launch what it calls “an aggressive integrated advertising campaign” to remind consumers about the benefits of replacing worn ride control components.
Sales, Income Up at Goodyear
Goodyear today reported that its first quarter 2008 sales were $4.9 billion, a 10% increase vs. the same period last year, and a higher net income that was driven by higher prices, better product mix and favorable currency exchange rates.
Four MNA Plants Get SHIP Awards
Four Michelin North America plants were recognized by the RMA for excellence in worker health and safety in the group’s annual Safety and Health Improvement Program (SHIP) awards.