Shareholders in JK Tyre & Industries look assured of a healthy return on their investment after the company’s board of directors recommended a dividend of 27% on equity shares for the year 2006-07. Company net profits for the quarter ending December 31, 2007 were Rs 217.4 million (£2.8 million), an...
Yokohama Rubber Co. has signed a long-term contract with Barrick Gold Corp. to provide the gold mining company with radial OTR tires.
Award-winning automotive aftermarket industry expert Bob Greenwood will provide the seminar keynote address at Automechanika Canada on June 19 in Toronto.
Following Bridgestone/Firestone’s recent decision to increase prices in North America, Deutsche Bank analysts have observed that high raw material prices are allowing the leading players to indirectly influence market prices.
Refinancing problems due to weak financial markets and possible “supply disruptions” has Amtel-Vredestein NV scrambling to reorganize debts and obtain new financing, according to reports.
The Colway brand and equipment owned by County Durham-based C-Tyres have been bought by Polish retread company, Mark Gum.
Aftersoft Network N.A. launched VAST Enterprise Wholesale, a new module that its says will provide tire wholesalers and wholesale/retail dealers with “the industry’s most advanced, fully integrated technology solution.”
The eighth annual Aftermarket eForum will be held July 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago.
Groupe Michelin will be the OE tire supplier for Toyota Camry sedans produced at Toyota’s new plant near St. Petersburg, Russia.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has promoted Kathy Morgan to director of compensation and special projects.
