Sameer Bets on Chinese Tyres for Market Survival
(Business Daily) Tyremaker Sameer Africa is importing tyres from China to satisfy demand for low priced products in the local market.
Wholesalers See Great Potential in Russia
The Tires & Rubber show was unmistakably a genuine tyre trade show, despite its appearance as an event mainly attracting machinery and raw material suppliers.
Dealing With Diversity: Reaching Out to All Demographic Groups is Vital to Success
Reaching Out to All Demographic Groups is Vital to Success in Today’s Diverse Marketplace Everywhere you turn today you hear and read about diversity – and its importance to and impact on our nation’s economy and harmony. Large corporations have gone so far as to install diversity officers, managers in charge of making sure people
Ventus Prime “Exceptionally Recommended” by Auto Motor und Sport
Leading German motoring magazine Auto Motor und Sport has rated Hankook’s Ventus Prime as its top tyre in a recent magazine summer tyre test (issue 7/2008).
Smuggled Tyres ‘Don’t Impede’ Premium Tyre Sales
The market for smuggled car tyres in Pakistan, particularly in the city of Lahore, is said to be “considerably expanding,” according to local news reports.
Changing Paces: With API, Kreitzman Brings the World to the North America
Kreitzman helped found the first version of China Manufacturers Alliance in 1998 as a partnership with a major Chinese tiremaker. In 2003, the company splintered, with the manufacturer-partner taking part of the business, and Kreitzman moving on to form what is now named API Inc. Since the split, API has developed joint ventures and alliances
By The Num8ers: Medium Truck Tires
U.S. tire dealers will be happy to know that manufacturers of medium truck tires believe the market will improve considerably during the second half of 2008. This means dealers will have a choice between more tires of the brands and types they prefer to sell. Bridgestone/Firestone, Goodyear, Hankook, Michelin and Toyo unanimously agree that 2008
Apollo Deal in Hungary Done, Prime Minister Says
(Budapest Times) India’s largest tyre manufacturer Apollo Tyres is to set up a factory in Hungary, Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcs
Apollo in Europe: Neeraj Kanwar Speaks with Tyres & Accessories
In the coming months Apollo Tyres will establish a stronger foothold in Europe through the establishment of its first facility, the recently announced 200 million euro passenger car tyre factory to be built in Hungary.
South Korean Manufacturer Signs OE Deal
Hankook Tire Co. signed a deal to supply OE tires for the new Volkswagen Tiguan SUV.