Improving Our ‘Technology’ With More Expertise and Experience
Got a letter recently from an "Appreciative Fan" of the tire industry. More precisely, of the technological wonders that are today’s radials. "I’m 78. I’ve driven on a lot of tires. I would like to thank the tire industry for designing and manufacturing better and safer tires," wrote Warren Modell of Bronx, N.Y., who mentioned
Michelin-Nexen Talks? Yes, No, Maybe
Chalk it up to two companies agreeing to disagree – maybe. There are now conflicting reports – even from the same media source – regarding rumors that Groupe Michelin and Nexen Tire Corp. are considering a "cooperative arrangement" of some type. One side claims Michelin has denied that it is in discussion with Nexen, while
The Debate: Is The Customer Always and All Ways Right?
[Editor’s Note: The following was an unintentional exchange between publisher and reader that occurred earlier this year in issues of Tire Review‘s sister magazine BodyShop Business. Editor Jason Stahl wrote his editorial "A Customer’s View" in the July 2011 issue of the magazine, which elicited the "The Customer Is NOT Always Right" Letter-to-the-Editor response in
Are Nexen and Michelin Courting?
According to reports from Asia, shares in Nexen Tire Corp. surged dramatically after the tiremaker said it had considered a "cooperative arrangement" with Groupe Michelin. Nexen stock prices rose 11% yesterday, Reuters reported. Nexen apparently offered no details about the "arrangement" or even if such is still being considered. Earlier this week, Michelin sold its
Michelin Divestment the Result of ‘Failed Partnership’?
In order to place a greater focus on its own production of Tier 2-3 tires, Groupe Michelin plans to sell its share in Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. The tiremaker announced on Nov. 8 its intention to sell its 9.98% stake in Hankook, a move some financial analysts say amounts to “cashing in on a failed
Pirelli in New Research and Training Agreement
A three-year agreement signed between Pirelli SpA and the Politecnico di Milano, or Milan Polytechnic, signed on Nov. 4 is expected to tackle several key research areas. The Italian tiremaker and Polytechnic will undertake research into Formula One tires using mathematical models that simulate tire grip and wear in relation to the surfaces of various
CITExpo Sets Records in 9th Annual Event
The organizer of the China International Tire Expo, CITExpo for short, views this year’s tire show in Shanghai positively.
Yokohama Museum Exhibit Opens in Boston
The exhibit showcases Yokohama’s BluEarth-1, its latest orange oil-infused passenger car tire, and the ultra-thin AirTex Advanced Liner.
USITC Launches Investigation on Retreads, Other Goods
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched a full-fledged investigation into the trade in remanufactured goods – including retreaded and remolded tires. The investigation was requested in June, and formally launched last week. In announcing the start of its investigation – Remanufactured Goods: An Overview of the U.S. and Global Industries, Markets, and Trade
China Clean Oil Production to Stay Flat
China’s production of treated distillate aromatic extract (TDAE) – so-called ‘clean oil’ – is "unlikely to grow significantly," according to a report published in online chemical industry journal icis.com. The reason? The "poor demand for the product" which itself is probably due to the fact that it costs 30% more than the regular aromatics-based rubber