Hankook Says Hungary Plant to Open Mid-2007
(Akron/Tire Review) The Budapest Sun reported that Hankook Tire Corp. expects that its new tire plant in Hungary will be operational by mid-2007.
JMPR Tapped as Hankook’s PR Agency
(Akron/Tire Review) Woodland Hills, Calif.-based JMPR Public Relations has been named the PR agency of record for Hankook Tire America Corp.
New Home, New Boss for Les Schwab
(Akron/Tire Review) Les Schwab Tire Centers has a new CEO and will have a new headquarters.
Strike Hampers Humvee Tire Production; Goodyear and USW Look for Solution
(Akron/Tire Review) The United Steelworkers strike against at least one Goodyear plant may take a break to allow production of military tires needed in Iraq.
Wennemer: Retreading Is Not Continental’s ‘Core Business’
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Following the news of Bandag’s sale to Bridgestone, Continental AG CEO Manfred Wennemer told journalists that a strategic acquisition of Bandag would have been too expensive and did not fit into the company’s strategy.
Are Your Zinc Weights Illegal?
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Cheap imports of scrap zinc-based balancing weights are poor quality and contain dangerous levels of heavy metals, such as cadmium.
Marangoni Sponsors Car Design Exhibition
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Marangoni Group is one of the sponsors of Mittomacchina, a major exhibition dedicated to the history of car design, which is being held at Mart, the modern and contemporary art museum of Trento and Rovereto, until May 1st 2007.
Continental to Increase Prices at Start of 2007
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental AG has spoken of plans to increase passenger car, SUV and light truck tyre prices across Europe.
Used Tyres Cause Crashes, Says Doctor
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The sale of unsafe second-hand tyres has become a major contributor towards road fatalities in South Africa, according to the body representing South Africa’s tyre manufacturers, the South African Tyre Manufacturing Conference (SATMC).
Replacement Demand Driving U.K. Garage Equipment Sales
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Replacement demand is currently the most important driver in the European mechanical testing and material handling equipment market.
Marangoni Updates Dealers in Nashville
(Akron/Tire Review) Marangoni Tread N.A. (MTNA) recently held a two-day meeting in Nashville, Tenn., for its North American dealers.
WIX Filters Wins Supplier of the Year Award
(Akron/Tire Review) For the second consecutive year, WIX Filters received the Supplier of the Year Award from Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance during its annual banquet in Boca Raton, Fla., on Dec. 5.