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,
New Man, New Focus: Armes Aims to Strenghten Cooper’s Base While Keeping an Eye on the Future
Roy V. Armes was named president and CEO of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. last December, following the August resignation of Tom Dattilo. A 31-year veteran of Whirlpool Corp., Armes held several senior-level posts in various departments at the appliance manufacturer, including engineering, project management and purchasing. He also had positions in Mexico and China
While It’s Hot: With the Right Business Approach, Selling Nitrogen Can Pump Up Profits
For the past five or so years, suppliers of nitrogen-inflation equipment have made serious claims. Compared to moisture- and dirt-laden compressed air, nitrogen – a dry, inert gas – runs cooler, does not permeate through rubber as quickly and does not cause rust to develop on steel cords, expensive wheels or tire pressure monitoring sensors.
JK Tyre Outlines Further Investment Plans
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) India’s third-largest tyre manufacturer, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., has made no secret of its plans to increase domestic marketshare in key segments and to seek out new export markets, but bringing these goals to fruition requires the expansion of the company’s existing production capacities.
Indian Figures Show Production Up, Exports Down
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Detailed figures showing tyre production and exports by Indian manufacturers have been released, covering the months of December 2006 and January this year.
Sobering 2006 Financials for PT Gajah Tunggal
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Recently released income statements indicate that PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk, manufacturers of the GT Radial brand and ranked as one of the world’s 30 largest tyremakers, had a challenging year during 2006.
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.
The ROI Quandary
When tough times come around,companies generally slash advertising spending. Advertising is a particularly easytarget for cost cutting because few companies have developed reliable ways totrack or predict return on investment (ROI). Instead, advertising budgets areoften calculated strictly as a percentage of revenues or based on the previousyear’s budget, with little attempt to determine how much
Pirelli Tyre Posts Positive Quarterly Figures
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Pirelli SpA released company financial figures for the quarter up to Mar. 31, and this data indicates a largely positive three months for Pirelli Tyre.
JK Tyres Posts Upbeat Quarter Figures
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) For the quarter ending Mar. 31, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. posted a net profit of ≤2.64 million as compared to ≤435,460 in the corresponding previous quarter.