Analysts: Slowdown May Cause Russian Tyremaker Growth
Following several years of consistent sales increases, full year 2008 figures may show a drop in Russian passenger car tyre sales by value.
SEMA, SEMA, SEMA
Back from SEMA 2008…no worse for the wear (gratefully).
New Compound Said to Improve Energy Efficiency in Tires
ExxonMobil Chemical today announced the start-up of a manufacturing facility at its existing site in Pensacola, Fla., that provides new capacity for the production of a new tire material technology that the company says can improve vehicle fuel efficiency.
SEMA Show 2007 Wrap-up
Missed the SEMA Show? We’ve got you covered – from the latest news and announcements to the hottest new tires and equipment.
Exhibitors Backing Tyrexpo Africa ’08
(Douglasdale, South Africa/ SA Treads) The second staging of southern Africa’s only dedicated exhibition for the professional tyre and equipment sector is set to make a big impact when it comes to town at the Sandton Convention Centre next March 4-6.
Pirelli Names New VP of MotorcPirelli Names New VP of Motorcycle Unit
(Akron/Tire Review) Pirelli Tire North America has named Scott Griffin, formerly of Maxxis, to succeed Mark Wilhelm as vice president of the motorcycle business unit.
Annual CITExpo Continue Show’s Growth
(Akron/Tire Review) Organized by Reliable International Exhibition Services Co., the fifth edition of China International Tire Expo (CITExpo) ended successfully on Sept. 14.
Perfect Fit: Matching Tire to Application Even More Critical in Broad Industrial Tire Market
Matching Tire to Application Even More Critical in Broad Industrial Tire Market Sometimes, when a person widens his or her view of something, that something tends to expand and take on a life of its own. After all, perception is reality; it’s all in the eye of the beholder. So it goes with industrial tires.
Moving Target: Dealers Need Sure Footing to Take Accurate Aim in New Tire World
There’s a growing phenomenon imposing its will on the tire industry these days. It’s called “global warming,” but it has nothing to do with the weather. It has everything to do with “warming up” to imports and overseas suppliers. North American tire dealers – retail and commercial – have certainly seen their brand options increase
CITExpo Brings World’s Largest Tyre Market Under the One Roof
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) China, the world’s leading tyre consumer and producer has in recent years gained significant product market share around the globe.