Titan Builds Prototype 63-Incher
Titan Tire said it has produced its first prototype 63-inch radial OTR tire at its Bryan, Ohio, plant.
Nexen to Add R&D Facility Here
South Korea’s Nexen Tire plans to open an engineering research and development facility in northeast Ohio, likely somewhere in the Akron area.
Conti Chief Thinks CTNA Will Break Even
Manfred Wennemer, Continental AG executive board chairman, told Dow Jones Newswires that the company’s North American tire operations may break even for fiscal 2007, ending nearly a decade of consecutive losses.
Trelleborg Names Two to Sales Staff
Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas, Inc. has named two tire industry veterans to its staff.
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.
ACCC Names Lewin to Marketing Post
(Akron/Tire Review) Just days after announcing the imminent departure of long-time marketing director Dave Crawford, American Car Care Centers named Jeremy Lewin as its new director of marketing.
Better Technology For Better Fuel Economy
Making effective tire choices for fuel efficiency, related Curtis Decker of Continental Tire North America, means fleet managers have to first consider the true environment in which their vehicles operate. “Fuel efficiency and savings equate to certain market sectors and are difficult in others,” he said. “In some cases, such as delivery and on-highway operations,
NETSA Pleased With Results of Annual Convention
(Akron/Tire Review) The New England Tire and Service Association (NETSA) said its annual trade show and convention, held Apr. 13-15 in Uncasville, Conn., was a “tremendous success.”
Settled, But Not Settling: Turmoil Passed, CTNA Focus Shifts to Building Brand, Rebuilding Dealer Trust
Plant closings, union battles, multiple management changes, low fill rates, irate dealers, shifting directions…the last five years have been difficult for Continental Tire North America. But, the past is the past. Since the appointment of Continental AG CFO Alan Hippe as president and CEO of CTNA in May 2005, CTNA officials point out, progress has
Staying The Course: CTNA Pumping Up General Brand Even as It Focuses on Stability, Consistency
CTNA Pumping Up General Brand Even as It Focuses on Stability, Consistency