Tyler Bracing for Fallout if Goodyear Shuts Down Tire Plant
(Akron/Tire Review – Fort Worth Star-Telegram) The tire makers walked off the plant on Thursday, Earl Raibon started looking for new work the next morning and Nikki Yordy rushed to schedule her surgery for the following Monday.
Money Woes Affect Strike
(Akron/Tire Review – Danville (Va.) Register & Bee) Anthony Tunstall said he used to go to Outback Steakhouse and spend $60 on dinner without thinking twice about it.
China’s Auto Output Will Exceed 7 Million Cars in 2006
(Akron/Tire Review – Asiaport) China’s automobile output in 2006 will exceed 7 million cars, making a big leap from 5.7 million cars in 2005, forecasted by Zhang Xiaoyu, the deputy head of China Machinery Industry Federation and chairman of the Society of Automotive Engineers of China.
One on One With Ito San of Bridgestone
(Douglasdale, South Africa/S.A. Treads) January 2005 marked another change to Bridgestone’s top management team with the arrival of Ito San, to the position of CEO.
2006 Market Influencers
Many play a huge role in this big old industry. But, which are the real movers and shakers – the real Market Influencers? Tire Review’s annual review of Market Influencers looks at the 10 people, products, issues and things that we think will have a major impact on this business over the coming year. Sometimes
Rubber Recycling Companies Call for More Recognition
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The head of one of the U.K.’s leading specialist rubber recycling companies says there should be more recognition for the contribution such firms make to protecting the environment, conserving natural resources, creating jobs and boosting exports.
Over 100 Ex-Conti Workers Rally
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Former Continental Tire North America workers and their allies rallied in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, after the annual Labour Day Parade on Sept. 4.
Michelin Expansion in Nova Scotia Draws Criticism from Ontario Workers
(Akron/Tire Review – Canadian Press) An expansion planned for a Michelin tire factory on the East Coast has exposed the company’s long-term strategy to rid itself of unionized plants, says a union leader at an Ontario factory that was recently shut down by the French multinational.
Titan Layoffs Contested, Arbitrator to Review
(Akron/Tire Review) Were the cuts because of a softening market for ag tires or for other reasons?
Shops in Crisis? The Tech Shortage
You’ve heard about it. You’ve read about it. Perhaps you’ve experienced it. It’s ‘The Tech Shortage,’ the most critical personnel issue facing businesses involved in automotive repair, including tire dealers. It’s a disaster waiting to happen. Or is it? Facts are facts. Perception is quite another thing. In this two-part series, we will define the