Half-Year Results “Arm” Conti for Future
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Following positive sales and EBIT during the first half of the year, Continental AG says its goals for 2007 are firmly in sight and feels “well armed to tackle the tasks ahead.”
Toyo Adds 41 News Sizes Across Lines
(Akron/Tire Review) Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. has added 41 new sizes to a variety of its passenger and light truck/SUV tires.
International Tyres and Trading Right Distributor for Sumo Firenza
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Sumo Firenza is reportedly steadily increasing its sales performance in both the U.K. and European tyre markets and is now considered to be increasingly favoured as a highly competitive choice in the truck tyre sector of the market.
Pre-Tax Profit Skyrockets at JK Tyre
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The un-audited financial results released by JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. for the quarter ending June 30 – the third quarter of India’s financial year – reveal good news for shareholders and paint a picture of a company in a strong position.
Maxxis Fleet Tests Continue
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Maxxis is continuing to put its 22.5-inch truck tyres through a rigorous testing programme, working with a number of leading U.K. fleets to establish performance and PPK (pence per kilometre) figures and casing value.
TYM International: UK Triangle Truck Tyre Sales Up 72%
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) TYM International has continually improved its truck tyre sales in the last five years, by an average of 41%.
Moving Target: Dealers Need Sure Footing to Take Accurate Aim in New Tire World
There’s a growing phenomenon imposing its will on the tire industry these days. It’s called “global warming,” but it has nothing to do with the weather. It has everything to do with “warming up” to imports and overseas suppliers. North American tire dealers – retail and commercial – have certainly seen their brand options increase
Goodyear Tires Gain EPA Certification
(Akron/Tire Review) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has certified Goodyear’s medium truck tires featuring its Fuel Max Technology for use on SmartWay-eligible trucks.
Michelin Trades Investment for Added Work
(Akron/Tire Review) Groupe Michelin said it plans to spend some 250 million euros – approximately $315 million – on upgrading its tire plants in Germany, contingent on workers there agreeing to work an additional 75 minutes each week without increased pay.
Falcon Tyres, Sumitomo Signs Technical Assistance Deal
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) India’s Falcon Tyres has signed a technical assistance agreement with Japanese giant Sumitomo Rubber Industries.