Michelin Gets Major U.S. Military Deal
(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin Aircraft Tire Co. has been awarded a 10-year, $700 million-plus contract to supply tires to the U.S. military.
Goodyear to Close Morocco Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) Continuing its efforts to reduce manufacturing costs worldwide, Goodyear plans to close its plant in Casablanca, Morocco, by the end of the year.
Conti Moving R&D to Mt. Vernon
(Akron/Tire Review) Radio station WJBD in Salem, Ill., has reported that Continental Tire North America will move its North American research and development operations from Charlotte, N.C., to its plant in Mt. Vernon, Ill.
Jack Williams Buys Lehigh Tire
(Akron/Tire Review) Jack Williams Tire Co. has acquired Freemansburg, Pa.-based Lehigh Tire and Service Centers.
NAPA Manager Wins Reliable Fabulous 50 Top Prize
(Akron/Tire Review) Reliable Tire Distributors ended its yearlong Fabulous 50 Bridgestone/Firestone promotion with the presentation of the grand prize – a 2007 GMC Yukon Denali with 20-inch Bridgestone Dueler tires – to Philip Tortorich, district manager of NAPA Auto Parts, Houston.
NCTDRA Sets Busy Convention & Trade Show
(Akron/Tire Review) The North Carolina Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association will hold its annual convention and trade show on Mar. 30-Apr. 1 at the Embassy Suites & Convention Center near Charlotte, N.C.
Navistar Taps Double Coin as New OE Partner
(Akron/Tire Review) Citing the effects of a global shortage on commercial truck tires, Navistar has opted to add China-made Double Coin radial truck tires to its OE mix.
Annual Clemson Tire Conference Set
(Akron/Tire Review) Clemson University will hold its 23rd annual Tire Industry Conference on Mar. 14–16 in Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Goodyear to Discuss New Contract With Analysts
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear will hold an investor conference call to discuss details of its new master labor contract with the United Steelworkers next Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 9 a.m.
Kumho Signs Third Team for ALMS Season
(Akron/Tire Review) Kumho Tire USA will supply race tires to Intersport Racing for the upcoming 2007 American Le Mans Series season.
Chinese-Made Cars to Hit North America Soon
(Akron/Tire Review) DaimlerChrysler has signed an agreement with China’s Chery Sales Co. to distribute Chery-produced passenger vehicles in North America and Europe.
ELV Directive Takes Effect
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) On Jan. 1, the End of Life Vehicles Directive (ELV) took effect, forcing car manufacturers to pick up the cost of scrapping unwanted cars.