Dunlop Nigeria to Cease Local Production
At Dunlop Nigeria’s annual general meeting on Dec. 2, the company formally announced it will end local tyre production.
Where Will Prices Go in 2009?
For the last six years prices have only gone one way – up.
Michelin Appoints Seal Communication to PR Role
Michelin has appointed Birmingham based agency Seal Communications to handle both its consumer and trade public relations in the U.K. and Ireland.
ATD Names New Orlando GM
American Tire Distributors named Andy Procell as general manager and director of business development in its Orlando distribution center.
BFS Trust Fund Makes Donations
The Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund has made some $47,000 in donations to 21 Chicago-area organizations.
Hawaii Plans to be First State With Electric Car Stations
(Associated Press) Hawaii has unveiled plans to be first in the nation to roll out electric car stations statewide – a move the governor hailed as a major step toward weaning the islands off oil.
N.C. Dealer Opens Newest Store
Edenton N.C.-based Colony Tire recently opened a new store in Garner, N.C., its second in that city.
Bosch Taps Filter Product Manager
John Enright has been named senior product manager of the aftermarket heavy-duty filters by Bosch Filtration Americas.
Trelleborg to Make Sharp Employment Cuts
Trelleborg Group announced that it plans to reduce its overall workforce by more than 10% through 2009.
SmartWay OKs Three Hankook Radials
Hankook Tire America Corp. has had three of its medium truck radials certified for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Program.
Uniroyal Steps on Gas With New Promotion
Michelin North America’s Uniroyal brand has launched a new promotion in which consumers can win $100 in free gas.
Rotary Offers Advice on Vehicle Lift Adapters
Rotary Lift reminds tire dealers that after purchasing a new lift it is important to make sure to have the right adaptors.