Michelin Partners with Mobivia to Grow A.T.U.
The Michelin Groupe has joined forces with European vehicle parts and servicing company Mobivia in an effort to grow Auto-Teile-Unger, a German automotive service provider of which Michelin has a 20% stake.
Michelin Creates Europe North Region With New CEO
With a global restructure taking effect this year, Michelin has developed 10 newly-created regions worldwide, including Michelin Europe North that has a new CEO.
Continental Welcomes New Members of Commercial Vehicle Tires Executive Team
Continental welcomed several new members to the Commercial Vehicle Tires Executive Team over the past few months. All are located in the Fort Mill, S.C., headquarters office. Four team members come from other Continental business regions, including Brazil and Germany.
Mann+Hummel Acquires Jack Filter Lufttechnik, Hungaria
The Mann+Hummel Group has signed an agreement to acquire the companies Jack Filter Lufttechnik and Jack Filter Hungaria.
Apollo Vredestein Reorganizes Sales in Europe
Apollo Vredestein has announced that in order to reorganize its sales department, it has introduced three new a cluster directors: Paul Eidhof, Thomas Körpert and Dimitrios Papadopoulos.
Apollo Tyres Acquires Reifencom
Apollo Tyres has acquired the German tire distributer – Reifencom GmbH – for 45.6 million euros. Reifencom is one of Germany’s largest tire distributers, operating 37 stores and service centers across Germany. The company also has an online presence in Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Denmark. “The acquisition is a strategic fit in further
Michelin Bolsters Position in Germany With Another Buy
Groupe Michelin strengthen its position in Germany with the 100% acquisition of consumer tire wholesaler Meyer Lissendorf. The purchase price was not disclosed, according to Tyres & Accessories. Based near Cologne, Meyer Lissendorf has two primary warehouses and employs 90 people, and it reaches some 300 tire retailers across the country. In 2014, Michelin bought
Toyo Continues European Restructuring
At present, Toyo Tire & Rubber is restructuring its Toyo Tire Europe GmbH subsidiary, with the aim of operating it as a holding company that will manage the tiremaker’s sales subsidiaries within Europe. Toyo says the restructuring will promote cohesive pricing policies and integrated marketing, optimal distribution and more agile management. As part of this,
Conti ‘Top’ Brand in German Magazine Surveys
It’s been a double victory for the home team as Continental receives first place in two German magazine polls. The tiremaker says, as you may expect, that it is very pleased with the results of the AutoBild and Auto Zeitung reader surveys. The German manufacturer was a treble winner at AutoBild, finishing in first place
Goodyear Publishes Paper on Young Drivers and Road Safety
Goodyear Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) published the findings of a new research project it undertook with the European Driving Schools Association (EFA) on Nov. 27. Alongside the research, Goodyear EMEA published a Road Safety White Paper – “Driving Safety First: Improving Road Safety For Novice Drivers.” The white paper was introduced and discussed