Oliver Adds New Premium Tread
(Akron/Tire Review) Cooper’s Oliver Rubber Co. subsidiary has introduced a new premium retread tread compound and pattern – the Vantage Drive.
Trelleborg Moving Production From U.S. to Sri Lanka
(Akron/Tire Review) Trelleborg Wheel Systems (TWS) is cutting production at its Hartville, Ohio, tire plant, shifting the production of industrial tires to its plant in Sri Lanka.
McAndrew Gets New Post With Falken
(Akron/Tire Review) John McAndrew, who joined Falken Tire Corp. earlier this year, was promoted to director of dealer channel sales.
Old Friends and New Blood for Brityrex International
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) With six months to go before Brityrex International opens its doors, the exhibition is shaping up nicely, with over 67% of floor space already sold, say the organisers, ECI International.
New Truck Tyres from Evergreen Global
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Singaporean wholesaler Evergreen Global has announced the extension of its United brand truck and bus radial range.
Successful in the Speciality Niche: Carlisle Tire & Wheel
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) If the share price of its parent company is anything to go by, speciality tyre specialist, Carlisle Tire & Wheel, is having a successful time in the growing niche segment.
Fossit and Thorne Win Shaw Trust Employer of the Year
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A Lincolnshire tyre retail chain owner has won recognition for his decision to offer a second chance to young people who fear they are on the scrap heap.
60% of U.K. Retailers Support Cold Weather Tyres Initiative
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A survey of NTDA retail members has found that 60% are calling on the industry to develop the market.
Cheap Illegal Imports Force Indonesian Manufactures to Close
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A “flood of illegal Chinese- and Indian-made tyres” has caused two influential Indonesian tyre manufacturers to close.
New Michelin Child Seats
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Michelin has launched its new Cockpit baby seat and Navigator booster seat for children aged from six months to 10 years.
Plimsoll: U.K. Tyre Industry Recipe For Uncertainty
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A study of the UK’s leading tyres, exhausts and batteries companies suggests few are fully in control of their overall business strategy.
New Bandag Dealership in Turkey
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Ulu Lastik Kaplama has become Turkey’s latest Bandag shop.