Students Invited to Become Bridgestone E-Reporters
Once again Bridgestone is offering students throughout Europe the opportunity to have their budding journalistic talents noticed.
CSEasy Nominated for Innovation Award
Continental’s CSEasy is apparently causing a stir in the materials handling world.
Michelin Invests $6.8 Million to Improve Fuel Economy
Michelin is investing $6.8 million in a research and development project focused on further improving vehicle fuel economy by reducing tire rolling resistance.
Barrick to Fund Yokohama OTR Tyre Expansion
Further to the Jan. 30 announcement that Yokohama Rubber has signed an OTR tyre supply agreement with Barrick Gold Corporation, the mining giant disclosed it has provided Yokohama with financial assistance to upgrade its facilities in preparation for supply.
Firestone: Helping or Hurting Liberians?
(Editor’s Note: This opinion piece by author Dave Zirin, the response by Dan Adomitis, president of Bridgestone Americas Holding’s Firestone Natural Rubber Co., and Zirin’s response in return were all published in the Los Angles Times and on the L.A. Times’ Web site. Zirin’s original opinion piece appeared on Jan. 20, while Adomitis’ response and Zirin’s retort appeared on Jan. 29)
ASE Board Appoints Bridgestone/Firestone Employee
Glenn Dahl, senior coordinator of technical education for Bloomingdale, Ill.-based Bridgestone/Firestone Retail & Commercial Operations, has been appointed to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Board of Governors.
Automechanika Shanghai Deemed Major Success
The third Automechanika Shanghai was attended by nearly 22,000 trade visitors from 103 countries and regions, according to organizers.
Fountain Tire to Open New Store in Drayton Valley
When Dave Boulter opened his tire shop 40 years ago in Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada, he probably wasn’t thinking about how his business would grow to become the successful Fountain Tire store it is today.
Toyo Sponsors Pac-10 Scholar-Athlete of the Year Awards
Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. is now the new presenting sponsor of the Pac-10 Scholar-Athlete of the Year Awards, which will provide scholarships recognizing athletes competing in 22 Pac-10 sports.
Michelin to End Pax System R&D
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Groupe Michelin described it as “revolutionary” and “our biggest technological breakthrough since we patented the radial tyre in 1946,” yet news indicates that the French manufacturer is turning its back on the product about which it once said “we haven’t been this proud since we invented the radial.”