Indian Tyre Majors Face Cartel Investigation
India’s government has asked the national fair trade regulator MRTP Commission – a quasi-judicial tribunal established to investigate monopolistic, restrictive and unfair trade practices – to look into suspected cartel-like behaviour amongst India’s major tyre manufacturers.
Viking International – Performance for All Budgets
An impressive range of high performance tyres is available from Viking International, including the UK’s most popular premium brands.
Speedco Opens 52nd Lube & Tire Center
Speeco, which provides lube, oil and filter service in about 30 minutes to the heavy-duty trucking industry, has added more than 20 new locations in the last three years.
Tirecraft Group Gets Court Protection
Canadian franchisor and distributor Tirecraft Group Inc. was granted court protection from its creditors earlier this week, and has begun reorganizing.
Traffic Slows for Auto Industry
(Orange County Register) Here’s another sign of tough economic times: Car owners cutting back on maintenance.
Nokian Kazakh Tyre JV Will Export 5%
At least 5% of Nokian’s Ordabasy-Nokian Tyres Kazakhstan joint venture tyre production plant will be exported.
Michelin Invests ≤14 million in Ballymena Tyre Plant
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Nigel Dodds has announced a ≤14 million investment in manufacturing and staff training at Michelin’s Ballymena plant.
Yokohama Acquires Plant Site in India
As was first reported here, Yokohama Rubber Co. plans build a new tire plant in India.
TRIB Meeting Date Change
TRIB has changed the date for its next board of directors meeting.
Growing Demand for “Green Products” in China – Lanxess
German specialty chemicals group Lanxess AG reports it is banking on growing demand for more environmentally compatible products and systems solutions in China, its most important Asian sales market.
Customer is King?
It’s an age-old (and some would argue overused) clich
Michelin Wins 2 TAFF Awards
For the second year running, Michelin has scooped two NTDA Tyre And Fast Fit (TAFF) awards in one night.