Cooper Names Interim VP of Asian Operations
(Akron/Tire Review) The Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. has named Ron Shield as interim vice president and general manager for the company’s Asian operations.
Record Sales Gives Cooper Profit
(Akron/Tire Review) Record quarterly sales pushed Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. to first-quarter 2007 net income of $20.8 million, up from a loss of $5 million for the same period last year.
No Boundaries?: Blurred Lines a Challenge, But Dealers Can Still Make Hay With Lawn & Garden Tires
It used to be a no-brainer: Specialized tires have specialized buyers. While that mantra still holds true in some tire segments, for lawn and garden tires, lines that were clearly observable in the past are starting to blur. Boundaries are fading, and the market is fast becoming more complex. And, we’re not just talking about
Sales Up, But Cooper Still Posts Larger Loss
(Akron/Tire Review) Despite seeing positive returns from its new operations in China, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. still posted a large loss for fiscal year 2006.
Fast Forward with Ambitious Cooper Asian Forays
(India/Rubber Asia) For Cooper Tyre & Rubber Co., these are days of great challenges: Making the ambitious China foray successful, attempting a turnaround in the U.S. operations, capitalising on the growing European and Australian operations and getting a foothold on the premium segment, to name a few.
The Dragon Lures Tyre Giants
(India/Rubber Asia) Yes, it is bloom time for the China rubber industry, thanks to the unabated influx of many an international tyre major into the country, which is witnessing an unprecedented boom in automobiles and radial tyre production.
Dattilo Resigns From Cooper; Pond Named Interim Chief
(Akron/Tire Review) Tom Dattilo, chairman, president and CEO of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., resigned this morning to “pursue another opportunity.”
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.
Cooper Names Sheng to Head China Operations
(Akron/Tire Review) With its operations in China growing quickly, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. brought in an outside expert to head that business.
Taking Dead Aim: Preparation is Secret to Birdies in Growing Golf-Course Tire Segment
Most professional golfers will tell you that practice is the key to improving one’s golf swing. “The more often you play, the better you get,” they say. That may be true, but preparation is even more important. If you don’t have the right tools – the right woods and irons and golf balls – you