Michelin Recalls Pilot Sport Extra Load Tyres
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Groupe Michelin is recalling its Michelin Pilot Sport Extra Load tyres in size 255/35ZR20 97Y.
Mill Tyres Awarded Pirelli Performance Centre Status
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Pirelli Tyres has announced that Mill Tyres in Boston has been awarded Pirelli Performance Centre status. Mill Tyres becomes the 38th centre to achieve this prestigious award since the introduction of the PPC concept in the late 1990s.
Bridgestone to Build Synthetic Rubber Plant in China
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone Corp. plans to spend some $100 million to build a synthetic rubber factory in China, which the company said is necessary to meet growing demand worldwide.
New York Man Enjoys Bowl Bonanza
(Akron/Tire Review) Bill Gibson from Islip Terrace, N.Y., is having himself one great week. Gibson and his three sons have been jetting around the country taking in five major college football bowl games, courtesy of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Trust Fund Donations Top $3 Million
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone Americas Holding said that the Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund donated more than $3 million to nearly 700 U.S. charities and non-profits in 2005, including more than $800,000 to charities in Middle Tennessee.
Tire Prices Increased From 1999 to $76, Study Reports
(Akron/Tire Review) The $15 billion U.S. replacement tire market has grown 34% since 1999, according to a new study from Research and Markets.
Amerityre Testing Planned Polyurethane Retreads
(Akron/Tire Review) Amerityre Corp. said that it has had “positive results” from both independent lab and field-testing of its proposed polyurethane tread stock for truck tire retreading.
First HDAW Seen As Hub for Suppliers and Distributors
(Akron/Tire Review) The inaugural Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW), set for Jan. 23-27, at The Mirage in Las Vegas, will include 12 aftermarket associations and marketing groups, making it the industry’s premier and central meeting place for suppliers and distributors.
Baer Promotes Cheek to Engineering Director
(Akron/Tire Review) Baer Brake Systems has promoted Nicholas Cheek to director of engineering.
Canadian National Tire Safety Week Set
(Akron/Tire Review) The Rubber Association of Canada (RAC) has set May 14-21 for its third annual National Tire Safety Week.
CFO Leaving Amtel-Vredestein
(Akron/Tire Review) Amtel-Vredestein announced that its chief financial officer and one of the architects of its purchase of Vredestein Banden last year is leaving the company.
Craft to Head Arnco Technical Services
(Akron/Tire Review) Flatproofi9ng product maker Arnco has named Barry Craft to the newly created position of manager of technical services.