Cooper Tire CFO Ginger Jones to Retire
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced that Ginger Jones, its senior vice president and chief financial officer, will retire later this year.
Kumho CEO Ends Protests, Unions Urged to Accept Doublestar Deal
The sit-ins and walk-outs by unionized Kumho Tire workers have ended; however, the union group continues efforts to block the sale of the tiremaker to Chinese tiremaker Qingdao Doublestar.
Kumho Workers Go on Strike Amid DoubleStar Purchase
Kumho Tire workers are on strike after Chinese company Qingdao Doublestar Co. Ltd bought a majority stake in the company.
China’s Doublestar Takes Control of Kumho Tire
China’s Qingdao Doublestar Co. Ltd. has agreed to invest 646.3 billion won ($597.4 million USD) for a 45% stake in South Korea’s Kumho Tire Co. Inc, multiple news outlets reported at the beginning of March.
Maher of TechForce says: ‘We’re Out to Kill That Negative Image’ of the Industry
An executive interview with the CEO and executive director of TechForce Foundation, Jennifer Maher, who shares her bold vision, including ways to attract more technicians to the industry.
Infrastructure Plan 2018: What to Know from an OTR Industry Perspective
With the talk on Capitol Hill recently turning to the nation’s crumbling infrastructure, the OTR industry – which plays an integral role in creating it – could be directly affected by Congress’ actions.
Hankook Expands Supply Deal with Scania
Hankook Tire will supply of all Scania’s construction vehicles with tires in an expansion of its current contract with the Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer.
Could Dealer Tire Soon be Sold?
Lindsey Golderg is considering selling off Dealer Tire LLC, according to multiple media reports.
Bruce Halle, Discount Tire Founder, Dies
Discount Tire Founder Bruce Halle, known for creating the world’s largest tire and wheel retailer, died Thursday.
Kumho Granted Debt Stay, Considers Restructuring Deal
Kumho’s creditors are pushing back debt payments into the new year, so the Korean manufacturer can develop a restructuring plan to move forward after a tumultuous year.
