Goodyear Re-Tools Truck Tire Site
Goodyear has reworked its commercial tire Web site – www.goodyear.com/truck – making it easier for fleet maintenance managers and owners to take advantage of the company’s various educational tools and data, the tiremaker said.
Fifth Vianor Tyre Franchise to be Opened in Kazakhstan
Finland-based tyre manufacturer Nokian Tyres is planning to open a new Vianor retail outlet in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan.
ITWS Aims to Reduce Industrial and OTR Tyre Costs
With over 55 years of experience in the industrial and large earthmoving tyre industry, International Tyre & Wheel Solutions’ team has a vision to reduce its customers’ running costs by continually searching for innovative ideas.
Yokohama Increases OTR, Medium Truck Prices
Citing continued record increases in the cost of raw materials and energy, Yokohama Tire Corp. will increase prices on its OTR tires up to 5% and on medium truck tires by 6%, effective May 2008.
Rotary Introduces Extended Height Adapter
Rotary Lift introduces a new extended height (EH) adapter to enable technicians using any frame-contact Rotary Lift model to properly pick up the Toyota Tundra and other light trucks, SUVs and vans.
NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Fails
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s congestion driving plan for motorists entering Manhattan failed in the New York State Assembly yesterday.
Michelin Awards Mining Essay Scholarships
Jon Warner, a junior in the mining engineering program at the University of Utah, has been named the winner of the 2007 Michelin Mining Essay Contest and has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship.
Kumho Launches Online Training Program
Kumho’s new online dealer training program, called EDGE (Education Driving Growth and Excellence), is now available for dealers and their sales associates to use.
JohnDow Aims to Increase Awareness
JohnDow Industries, located in Barberton, Ohio, has been a part of the automotive aftermarket industry for nearly 30 years, but industry research at the end of 2007 shows “there is not enough industry knowledge on all levels concerning JDI and its product lines,” according to Mark Pfleeger, vice president of sales for JDI.
Shareholders Addressed, Board Members Elected at Goodyear Meeting
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s Chairman and CEO Bob Keegan assured shareholders that the company is well-positioned for the future, despite economic uncertainty in 2008, at Goodyear’s annual shareholder meeting Tuesday.
Yellow Sea to Expand Capacity
Approximately ≤90 million is said to be earmarked for Qingdao Yellow Sea Rubber to assist it move production to a new facility.
Nankang to Sell Taipei Factory
Nankang is proceeding with the sale of its factory in the Taiwanese capital, Taipei.