Peaks and Valleys:
Like the economy, Alliance Tire Co. (1992) Ltd. has bounced up and down in the North American market, feeling the effects of pressure from all over the globe. But after a few years on the down slope, Alliance is making a strong comeback, posting its first quarterly profits in years. And the tiremaker’s new top management is looking to rebuild its North American presence with some technological advances and market positioning.
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It took seemingly forever, but NHTSA finally issued final tire performance and testing standards in late June – more than a year after its initial proposal was revealed. The new standards feature more stringent performance test parameters, including a controversial low inflation pressure test provision.
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‘A Transformational year’
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Troubled Goodyear N.A. Unit Gets Rich
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NHTSA Delays Standards, Faces Suit
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Tire Kingdom Expands Reach With Mueller Buy
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Michelin signs eight more retreaders, now claims 38