Trelleborg Closing Denmark Plant, Opening New Facility in Latvia
(Akron/Tire Review) Trelleborg Wheel Systems is closing its plant in Hadsten, Denmark, and will move production to a new facility in Liepaja, Latvia.
Jobs to Go at Michelin’s Ota Facility
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Groupe Michelin has released further details regarding changes at its Ota factory in Japan.
New Man, New Focus: Armes Aims to Strenghten Cooper’s Base While Keeping an Eye on the Future
Roy V. Armes was named president and CEO of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. last December, following the August resignation of Tom Dattilo. A 31-year veteran of Whirlpool Corp., Armes held several senior-level posts in various departments at the appliance manufacturer, including engineering, project management and purchasing. He also had positions in Mexico and China
MNA Cutting Jobs in Canada
(Akron/Tire Review) Over the rest of this year, some 100 jobs will be eliminated at Michelin North America’s tire plant in Granton, Nova Scotia.
Michelin Cutting New Hire Pay by $3
(Akron/Tire Review – Nova Scotia Business Journal) New Michelin employees won’t be getting as much pay come May 1.
Stocking Stuffers: Catching Up and Clearing the Desk Before the New Year
As you’d expect, I get a lot of questions about the USW contract talks and the future of North America’s tire manufacturing base. And, as you’d expect, my responses are neutral. Anything else is a pure lose-lose proposition. But I will say this: The USW’s effort to negotiate in the media with Goodyear shows that
Plimsoll: Up to 5,000 Jobs Could be Cut in 2007
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) 2006 has been a highly competitive year for the tyres, exhausts and batteries industry, although some companies have been enjoying historically high margins.
Michelin Cutting Production, Jobs at Alabama Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America (MNA) says it will indefinitely lay off some 390 to 520 union workers at its 43-year-old Opelika, Ala., tire plant.
Brand Overhaulin’: Cooper Promotes New Run-Flats and Brand Approach
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The biggest news from Cooper’s stand was the U.S.-based company’s decision to launch run-flat technology into the European market.
Michelin Launches New Crane Tire
(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America’s (MNA) earthmover tire group has introduced the X-Crane AT, designed for self-propelled, all-terrain construction cranes.