One-On-One With Claudio Boezio of Continental
(Douglasdale, South Africa/Southern Africa Treads) When we first met Claudio Boezio in early 2005, he had just assumed responsibility for Continental Tyre SA in his role as MD.
MEMA Study: Auto Suppliers Largest U.S. Manufacturing Sector
(Akron/Tire Review) To no one’s surprise, the U.S. motor vehicle industry is the nation’s leading manufacturing sector, according to a new “landmark” study by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA).
The UAW, Marching In Reverse
(Akron/Tire Review – Washington Post, by George Will) Those were the days, my friend, we thought they’d never end. Unions were on the march, and the marching songs were grand, especially here, home of the United Auto Workers.
Workers Think Goodyear Can Save Valleyfield Production
(Akron/Tire Review) CBC has reported that union workers at Goodyear’s Valleyfield, Quebec, tire plant and government officials are working on a plan to maintain tire production at the plant.
Goodyear Set to Offer Employment Buyouts
(Akron/Tire Review) Bloomberg reported that Goodyear plans to offer buyouts of as much as $40,000 in a move to trim some 400 hourly jobs at four USW-represented plants.
More Strikers Crossing Picket Lines, Goodyear Says
(Akron/Tire Review) According to Associated Press reports, Goodyear officials said that “hundreds” of striking United Steelworkers employees have returned to their jobs at Goodyear plants. USW locals, however, dispute that assessment.
Managers to Leave Goodyear Dunlop in 2007
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Some 29 managers have lost their jobs at Goodyear Dunlop UK. The job losses are part of a restructuring programme, which will cut around 100 jobs in total.
USW Says Goodyear Looks to Tap Ex-Conti Workers
(Akron/Tire Review) The United Steelworkers claims that Goodyear has placed ads in “several North Carolina newspapers” apparently looking to attract experienced tire plant workers to work as replacements at its plants.
Adrenaline Push: Racing Academy Offers Extreme Thrills While Driving Bridgestone Brand
Racing Academy Offers Extreme Thrills While Driving Bridgestone Brand
Trayal Sold to a Bulgarian Power Supplier
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Serbia’s second largest tyre manufacturer, Trayal Corp., is soon to be sold and therefore privatised.