Turanza to be on New Mazda Crossover
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire’s Bridgestone Turanza EL 42 has gained an OE spot on the new Mazda CX-7 crossover vehicle.
Liberian State Police Nab 23 for Stealing Rubber
(Akron/Tire Review) Liberia police arrested 23 people, charging them with theft for allegedly tapping rubber trees at Firestone Plantation Co. in Harbel, Liberia.
Impending Master Contract Talks to Focus on Cost Cuts
(Akron/Tire Review) The United Steelworkers (USW) stated goal of protecting job security will certainly be challenged as formal negotiations begin next month for new master contracts between the Steelworkers and Goodyear, Bridgestone/Firestone and Michelin.
HP Sales Support U.K. Market Development
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) While many in the tyre business would like to tell you that the U.K. market is simply mature (in other words stable or stagnant), the truth reveals some surprising movements.
Steelworkers Want to Talk About Planned BFNAT Closure
(Akron/Tire Review) The United Steelworkers (USW) said it wants to meet with Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) soon to discuss the tiremaker’s plans to close its Oklahoma City, Okla., passenger and light truck tire plant.
BFNAT to Commemorate U.S. Interstate System’s 50th Anniversary
(Akron/Tire Review) This June, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) will join the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) in commemorating the 1919 journey of the first transcontinental motor train.
BFNAT Plans to Close Oklahoma City Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) plans to close its single largest tire plant by the end of this year.
BFNAT Looking for New Ad Agency
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) has placed some of its advertising broadcast creative and media planning and buying duties into review, according to reports.
BFNAT Launches Essay Contest for Teen Drivers
(Akron/Tire Review) Starting this week, teens from around the country can earn the opportunity to win $2,500 college scholarships, new laptop computers, sets of tires or $500 gas purchase cards by logging into www.SafetyScholars.com and submitting essays on driver safety issues.
Fifth National Tire Safety Week Starts Today
(Akron/Tire Review) Today marks the first day of the fifth annual National Tire Safety Week (NTSW), co-sponsored by the RMA and TIA, and supported by hundreds of tire dealer locations across the U.S.