Michelin Building New OTR Plant, Expanding Another in S.C.
Michelin North America announced it will construct an all-new radial OTR tire plant in Anderson County, S.C., and expand its existing OTR plant in nearby Lexington, S.C.
Continental Breaks Ground for New S.C. Plant
It’s a big day in Sumter County, South Carolina, today as ground was broken for the new consumer tire plant being built there by Continental Tire the Americas. Gov. Nikki Haley and officials from CTA and Continental AG were in Sumter County for this morning’s groundbreaking ceremonies at the plant site. "Today’s groundbreaking ceremony for
Will Poland Win New Apollo Tire Plant?
India’s Apollo Tyres is said to be interested in making a 200 million euro investment in a new tire plant in Poland. According to newspaper Puls Biznesu, citing anonymous sources, Apollo is eying land in southern Poland for the project, which could bring some 800 jobs to that region. The report said that Apollo is
Another New DC for ATD
After just announcing it will build a new warehouse in Chattanooga, Tenn., word is out that American Tire Distributors is also adding a distribution center in Morton, Ill., according to local reports. ATD is reportedly investing $6 million in the DC, which will generate up to 40 jobs. The city has approved a two-year, 60%
Cooper Update: New Deal Reached, Vote Monday
Some 90 days after they were locked out of their jobs, workers at the Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. plant in Findlay, Ohio, have reached a second tentative contract with the tiremaker. The agreement, which will be put to a ratification vote this weekend, was reached late on Feb. 23. The two sides had returned
Hoosier Adding Mixing, Jobs at Indiana Plant
Hoosier Performance Tire is planning to expand its Plymouth, Ind., tire plant, adding as many as 16 new jobs at the facility, according to reports. The $8 million expansion will add 37,000 square feet of space to the plant for new rubber mixing equipment. The addition is expected to be open by November 2012. The
Continental Plans New Tech Center in Brazil
Continental AG will invest $12.9 million in a new Technical and Research Center in the Salto Industrial Park, Brazil.
Kenda, Cheng Shin Building New Plants
The China Economic News Service reports two Taiwanese tiremakers will establish new factories next year. Cheng Shin Rubber, manufacturer of the Maxxis tire brand, intends to set up a truck and bus radial plant by the end of 2012; the company signed an investment agreement with the Changhua County Government in 2009 to this effect,
Is South Carolina ‘the New Akron?’
Recent announcements by Bridgestone and Continental have made South Carolina a powerhouse when it comes to tire manufacturing. First, Bridgestone Americas announced it will invest $1.2 billion to construct an all-new radial giant OTR tire plant near its consumer tire plant in Aiken County, S.C., bringing 850 jobs. Weeks later, Continental Tire the Americas said
West Va.’s King of Retreading Opens Doors With a New Partner
outhwestern Virginia. After successfully selling commercial truck, OTR, passenger and light truck tires since 1972, King’s Tire has recently taken on a new partner – Continental Tire the Americas.What started as a small family business is now garnering national attention as King’s Tire formally cut the ribbon on its reopened and all-new 25,000-square-foot retread tire