Toyo Proxes to Use Recycled Polyester Tyre Cord Technology
A new tyre launched onto the Japanese market on Dec. 11 utilises the world’s first recycled polyester tyre cord product.
Cooper Recalling Touring Tires
NHTSA announced that Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling potentially undercured Cooper CS4 Touring tires.
Goodyear Names N.A. Unit COO, Shuffles Finance Team
Marc Voorhees has been named COO of Goodyear’s North American Tire unit.
Fabrizio Out as Del-Nat President
In a statement issued last week, Del-Nat Tire said that Ed Fabrizio had been relieved of his duties as president as of Dec. 2.
Industry’s Arch Nemesis Stepping Down
Joan Claybrook, who over her long career has often been a thorn in the side of the tire industry, is stepping down as head of consumer watchdog Public Citizen.
Conti Gets Two M-B Fitments
Continental AG has earned two fitments on 2009 Mercedes-Benz models.
Schaeffler Wants its Conti Board Seats
Reports out of Europe say that Schaeffler Groups wants to place four of its top managers on Continental AG’s supervisory board – as soon as possible.
Plaza Tire Opens 50th Store
Missouri dealer Plaza Tire Service opened its 50th location earlier this month.
Union Gives Back in Texarkana Deal
Workers at Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.’s plant in Texarkana, Ark., approved a cost-cutting three-year contract with the company.
ATS Survey Finds 10% of Fleet Cars Have Tread Below 1.6mm
Almost one in 10 cars examined by ATS Euromaster as part of a recent unscheduled tyre safety inspection were found to have at least one tyre which was at or below the legal limit of 1.6 millimetres or another similarly major defect.
GEA Assesses Lift Engineers
The Garage Equipment Association (GEA) is aiming to raise standards in its industry by assessing vehicle lift installation and service engineers.
Longer Break at Michelin
(Chronicle-Herald.ca) The three Michelin plants in Nova Scotia will close for an extra four days over the holidays as the tire manufacturer tries to match production to soft demand.