Union officials said some 170 of the 350 jobs at the plant will be eliminated this year either by early retirement or transfers.
The Stoecken plant, near Continental’s Hanover headquarters, has approximately 3,500 workers in total. In addition to passenger tires, the plant also produces commercial tires, pneumatic springs for vehicles, and includes the company R&D headquarters.
The rise of front-wheel-drive vehicles in the mid-1970s led to the emergence of hubless or “hat” style rotors.
Remember the island of misfit toys from 1964’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? All those sad toys were thrown away for being not good enough or broken, when in reality all they needed was a little love. Well, just imagine this concept but for brake rotors. Constantly, brake rotors are thrown away to scrap piles. What some technicians may think needs replacement may just need to be resurfaced. Let’s talk about what technicians should look out for before sending brake rotors to the island of misfit parts.
From now until May 15, customers who purchase four qualifying Hercules Tires may be eligible to receive up to a $70 rebate.
Executives discuss the future of sustainable tire manufacturing, the relationship between EVs and tire waste and what’s next for airless tire technology.
The tire manufacturer will be advertised on the court, with Kenda-branded rally towels, and will appear during local pre-game programming.
Highlights of the company’s sustainability actions in 2023 include a commitment to achieve science-based net-zero emissions by 2050.
The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupé is being fitted with 265/40ZR19 (102Y) front tires and 295/35ZR19 (104Y) rear tires.
We talk about how MatraX Tyres is adapting its products for U.S. customers and the challenges associated with U.S. distribution.
We talk about how MatraX Tyres is adapting its products for U.S. customers and the challenges associated with U.S. distribution.
The J.D. Power study shows that EV owners have similar expectations of tire wear as owners of gas-powered vehicles do.
