Taylor Contract Extended, COO Retiring
Morry Taylor will remain chairman and CEO of Titan International until at least 2012, but the company will soon have a new COO.
Tire Warehouse Reopens Next Door in Larger Quarters
(Troy Record) Last spring John McCall decided to relocate his Troy, Mich.-based Tire Warehouse store to a new site.
Rolling Resistance for Summer, Winter Tyres Equal: Conti
Yes, we already know – some of you don’t think cold weather tyres are necessary in the U.K. because “we don’t have a winter here.”
Conti Looking for Tire Business Partner
(Reuters) German automotive supplier Continental AG has hired an investment bank to help it find potential partners for its tyre and rubber business, a source close to the situation said on Wednesday.
Schaeffler to Apply for Antitrust Clearance
Following renewed talks with the EU Commission, the Schaeffler Group expects to submit the final draft of its antitrust clearance application (relating to its Continental AG purchase) during the course of the next week.
Making Waves: This Year’s SEMA Styles are Sure to Impress
In a few days, the 2008 SEMA Show will get underway. In spite of the current economic climate, there is still a lot to be gained by attending the show. New vehicles are still arriving and consumers are still looking for ideas on how to improve upon OE parts. One of the most anticipated cars
Will Credit Crunch Affect Conti/Schaeffler Deal?
After days of speculation that Groupe Michelin may be interested in bidding for Continental AG’s rubber division, the Financial Times has suggested that Bridgestone of Japan “is likely to be a willing buyer.”
Report: Conti Looking for Tire Unit Buyer
Financial Times Deutschland has reported that Continental AG may be actively looking to sell off its tire and ContiTech units.
Michelin Observing Profitable Markets, Still Interested in Conti’s Tyre Business
European Commission concerns about competition rules have blocked Michelin from acquiring Continental’s tyre business, but the French company is still showing a strong interest in securing an interest in other competitors.
Yokohama Rubber May Delay China Expansion
(The Guardian) – Yokohama Rubber Co. may delay a planned output expansion in China by a few months, the president of Japan’s third-largest tyre maker said, as it braces for a further slowdown in demand and potential supply glut.