Conti Breaks Ground on New Central America Components Plant
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) As of late 2008, Continental AG will begin sourcing engine and transmission control units for customers in the NAFTA region from a new facility in Costa Rica.
Goodyear Fayetteville Gets New Manager
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear has named Timothy Frosell as the new plant manager for its Fayetteville, N.C., tire plant.
Lanxess Extends NdPBR Production to Meet UHP Demand
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Lanxess reports that its facility in Orange, Texas, began production of neodymium polybutadiene (NdPBR) in September.
Michelin Plant Makes 100 Millionth Radial
(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America’s Bridgewater, N.S., plant produced its 100 millionth tire recently.
Goodyear Philippines Plans Factory Upgrade, Seeks Retail Investors
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Manufacturing facilities at Goodyear’s operations in the Philippines are likely candidates for an upgrade, according to the president of Goodyear Philippines David Morin.
Pirelli Recognized at Governor’s Awards
(Akron/Tire Review) Pirelli Tire North America was recognized as a finalist at the 2007 Governor’s International Awards, to honor the company’s investment in Rome, Ga.
Bridgestone’s ‘Steady Growth’ in Europe
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) At the recent IAA motor show in Frankfurt Bridgestone discussed details of its ongoing major investment programme for 2007, supporting its long-term plan for steady growth in Europe.
Goodyear, BFS to Get Incentives
(Tire Review – Fayetteville Observer and Other Services) North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley’s veto stands, but Fayetteville’s Goodyear tire plant still gets millions of dollars in incentives.
Several Companies Show Interest in Ailing ATS Plant
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A number of companies have cast a hungry eye upon the factory owned by ATS Light Alloy Wheels South Africa a month after the company was placed in provisional liquidation.
ArvinMeritor to Produce Air Link at Mexico Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) ArvinMeritor Inc.’s Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) unit will manufacture Meritor Air Link suspension at its Sistemas Automotirices de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. joint venture facility in Monterrey, Mexico.