Michelin Loses Asbestos Ruling Appeal
A French appeals court has confirmed the November 2006 ruling that Michelin negligently exposed workers to hazardous levels of asbestos during the 1960s and 1970s.
Rawls Joins Del-Nat as Marketing Head
Del-Nat Tire Corp. hired Denise Rawls as marketing manager, and will report to Ed Fabrizio, Del-Nat president.
Sealant, TPMS to be Marketed Together
TPMS-maker Advantage PressurePro and Inovex Industries, manufacturer of Ride-On Tire Sealant, have joined forces to co-market their products.
Continental to Relaunch ContiNetwork
When Tyres & Accessories recently attended Continental’s annual media briefing, we expected to hear details of the previous year’s market statistics and product trends.
Pirelli Now Producing Full Line-up in China
Currently nine of the world’s 10 largest tyre manufacturers have their own production bases in China.
First Reifen China Attracts Over 5,800 Visitors
The organisers of the first Reifen China exhibition have published visitor attendance and exhibitor numbers from the inaugural “Asian Essen Show.”
RMA Co-Hosts Scrap Rubber, Plastic Conference
The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), Asphalt Rubber Technology Service at Clemson University and the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) are sponsoring the second “Scrap to Profit – Using Ground Rubber in Rubber and Plastic Products” conference, May 8-9 at the Solamar Hotel in San Diego, Calif.
TIA Sets Plan for Commercial Tire Event
TIA has outlined its agenda for the upcoming Commercial Tire, Retread & Recycling Conference, which will be held in conjunction with ATA’s TMC Show in Orlando. TIA’s program will run Feb. 5-7.
Aftermarket Associations Sue CARB Over Super Warranty Plan
A coalition of 10 state and national aftermarket trade associations filed legal action against the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in the Superior Court of the state of California for Los Angeles County, challenging the so-called “super warranty” the state would require on all new cars and light trucks.
New Sizes Coming From Pit Bull
Pit Bull Tires plans to introduce some 21 new tire sizes over the next few months, the company said.
Simpson Joins Yokohama
Yokohama Tire Corp. has hired human resources veteran Rex Simpson as its new vice president of administration.
Discount Tire, Enkei Team on Formula D Wheel
Enkei International has partnered with Discount Tire to offer the Enkei FD-05, named the official wheel of the Formula Drift series.