Yokohama Tires to Play Part in ‘Speed Racer’
Yokohama Rubber Co. announced that it has concluded a product placement agreement for the latest Hollywood film by the Wachowski brothers – Speed Racer, scheduled for release in major international markets in May and in Japan in July.
Watts USA Appoints New General Manager
Watts Tyre Group, the UK-based industrial tyre and wheel provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Brown as general manager of Watts USA.
Mayhew Tools to Acquire Ken-Tool Lines
Mayhew Steel Products and Ken-Tool have announced that Mayhew will acquire Ken-Tool’s OldForge and Carica product lines within the next few weeks.
Bridgestone OE for 2008 Highlander
Bridgestone-brand Dueler H/L 400 tires are original equipment for Toyota’s all-new, next-generation Highlander SUV.
Automechanika Thailand Set for March 2008
Automechanika Thailand, the leading international trade fair for the automotive parts, components and aftermarket industry in Thailand, is scheduled for March 6–9, 2008 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok.
Apollo Appoints Chief of Manufacturing
Apollo Tyres Ltd. has appointed Satish Agarwal in the corporate function of Chief of Manufacturing.
Marangoni Adds Two in Sales
Marangoni Tread North America hired two new region sales managers due to record sales in 2007 and anticipated continued incremental growth.
TA and Bridgestone Firestone Sign Sales Agreement
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire has signed a seven-year agreement with TravelCenters of America to sell Bridgestone and Firestone brand commercial tires at sites operated by TA and Petro Stopping Centers.
Tofan Seeks Investment for Danubiana
High profile Romanian businessman Gelu Tofan, head of the Tofan Group, is reportedly seeking international capital for his Danubiana tyre business, one of the country’s largest tyre manufacturers.
Apollo Tyres to Double Radial CV Tyre Production
Apollo Tyres has announced it is planning to double commercial vehicle (CV) tyre production capacity at its Vadodara plant.
UK New Car Registrations Up 2.5% in 2007
New car registrations in the U.K. were the sixth highest on record in 2007.
Laugfs to Enter Pneumatic Tyre Market – Reports
Laugfs Gas Holdings will reportedly invest 800 million rupees (≤10.4 million) to enter the international pneumatic tyre market in 2008.