Tyre Manufacturing in SA: Will it Have a Future?
(Douglasdale, South Africa/SA Treads) The South African business sector is applauded the world over for its unflinching work ethic, its determination to succeed against all odds and its uncanny ability to come up with creative solutions whenever the occasion demands it.
Congress’ CAF⊃ Boost Plan Includes RMA’s Fuel Efficiency Provision
(Akron/Tire Review – Detroit News) The drive to hike fuel efficiency standards took a dramatic step forward May 8 when a Senate committee approved a 40% increase over the next decade. SR 357 also includes a RMA-written amendment that would create national tire rolling resistance standards and grading system.
Minority Conti Subsidiary Seeks Funds to Revive Fortunes
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Tanzanian tyremaker General Tyre East Africa (GTEA) has reported that it requires some US$7.5 million to reverse its fortunes.
Cambodia’s Ambitious NR Plans
(India/Rubber Asia) Cambodian natural rubber (NR) plantation industry which has been lying low for the last several years despite the country’s extremely favourable soil and climatic conditions, is all set for resurgence, thanks to the ongoing vigorous initiatives on the part of the government and the industry at large.
Raybestos Works to Address Tech Needs
(Akron/Tire Review) Raybestos says it has “completely re-engineered” its entire brake component product lines after conducting “months of extensive” research with service technicians across North America.
Process of Elimination: To Get the Most Out of Your Bays, Make Every Step Matter
Here’s some of the freshest thinking available about getting the most out of your service bays. Maybe you have a limited amount of space. Maybe you’re adding a couple of new bays. Either way, wasted steps are out, effective use of space is in. With each new generation of equipment and people who count every
SA Tyre Distribution Faces Its Biggest Challenge Yet
(Douglasdale, South Africa/S.A. Treads) When I first joined the tyre industry in the late 1980s, it was a booming trade.
Bridgestone/Firestone Opens Second Brazilian Plant
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Bridgestone’s Brazilian subsidiary, Bridgestone/Firestone do Brasil Ind
Union is Optimistic a Deal Can be Reached Without Strike
(Akron/Tire Review – Des Moines Register) Al Skinner and Mark Highland both live in the Des Moines area, but they could be spending a lot of time together in St. Louis in the next several weeks.
Goodyear Workers Launch Petition to Save Valleyfield Plant
(Akron/Tire Review – CBC News) Goodyear workers are leading the charge to save their tire plant in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield by seeking public support through the Internet.