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.
The End of Cheap Chinese Tyres?
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) On July 1, the Chinese government reduced tax relief on tyre exports, causing those involved in importing or selling Chinese produced tyres in Europe and America to brace themselves price increase.
Change in Chinese Export Rules May Lead to More Tire Price Increases
(Akron/Tire Review) Effective July 1, the Chinese government will reduce, and in some cases eliminate, VAT (value-added tax) refund rates given to companies exporting certain goods out of China.
Advanced ID to Purchase Pneu-Logic
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A company press statement released on May 15 indicates that U.S. supplier of UHF tag reading technology Advanced ID Corporation is preparing to purchase Pneu-Logic Ltd., the Derbyshire-based provider of tyre industry technology.
Thai Hua Rubber Set to Tap the Boom
(India/Rubber Asia) A leading rubber producer and exporter of Thailand, Thai Hua Rubber (THR) is making vigorous efforts to emerge as a top global player by tapping the enduring NR boom to its maximum.
South Dade Automotive Opens New DC
(Akron/Tire Review) South Dade Automotive, an American Car Care Center master distributor, has opened a second distribution center in Tampa, Fla.
Korean Tires Enjoying Brisk Sales in China
(Akron/Tire Review – Korean Times) South Korea’s two tire giants, Hankook and Kumho, are leaving huge marks on China’s roads.
Tyre Company CEOs Endorse Global Environmental Research Programme
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The chief executives from leading tyre companies in North America, Japan, Korea and Europe met on 9th February in Los Angeles to review progress and set a forward-looking agenda for their global research program dealing with potential environmental and health impacts of their products.
Tire Companies Consider Impact of Product Use
(Akron/Tire Review) The CEOs of numerous global tire companies met Feb. 9 in Los Angeles to consider plans for a global research project on the potential environmental and health impacts of their products.
Tiremakers Go Global
(Akron/Tire Review – Korean Times) Korean tiremakers are going global and setting up operations overseas – Hankook Tire is constructing a factory in Hungary, Kumho in Vietnam and Nexen in Qingdao, China.