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.
Bridgestone to Expand Capacity at Two Asian Facilities
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) According to a statement released by Bridgestone on Aug. 22, the company’s subsidiary Bridgestone India Private Limited (BSID) has taken the decision to expand production capacity at its passenger car and light truck radial plant in the city of Indore.
Dunlop SA Introduces Hi Tech Sales Tool
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Today, people expect more than a basic over the counter ‘buy and sell’ retail experience.
Nokian to Build 300 Flats near Russian Factory
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Employees at the Nokian Tyres factory in Vsevolozhsk, near St. Petersburg, will soon have access to affordable accommodation near their place of work.
Indian Tyremakers Thinking Globally
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) With India’s vehicle industry experiencing a slowdown of late, the country’s tyremakers have needed to consider how to best maintain their profits.
Giti Tire Launches Truck Service Programme
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Much has changed since Tyres & Accessories first met the then fledging Giti Tire Europe team at the 2006 Essen Show.
Pirelli to Build ‘Next MIRS’ Plant in Italy
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Pirelli Tyre is planning to build a state-of-the-art industrial centre in the Settimo Torinese area of Italy, having signed an agreement with the Piedmont regional, Turin provincial, and Settimo Torinese authorities.
Bosal Invests In Russian Plant
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Global exhaust and towbar manufacturer Bosal Group has acquired a 244,000-square metre site at Kaluga, 180 kilometres southwest of Moscow.
Conti, Tatneft Said to Consider New JV
(Akron/Tire Review) OAO Tatneft may be looking to create a joint-venture truck tire manufacturing operation in Russia with Continental AG.
Dunlop India Planning to Produce Aircraft Tyres
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Despite the recent troubles that have plagued Dunlop India, the company is remaining positive and has announced that, as part of an initiative to revive its fortunes, the company will begin manufacturing aircraft tyres and industrial products at its Sahaguni and Ambattur factories in September.