Phase 2 of Yokohama’s Thai ‘Forever Forest’ Completed
Some 5,000 trees have been planted at the Yokohama Rubber tyre factory in Thailand as part of the company’s tree planting programme. The second phase of the plant’s "Yokohama Forever Forest" project – the first phase two planting conducted at a Yokohama facility outside of Japan – took place on Aug. 12. Around 1,100 employees,
Outline of New Rolling Resistance and Noise Requirements
A new European Union regulation “concerning type approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles,” regulation 316, was recently voted on and passed by a large majority in the European Parliament.
Digging In for the Future
James MacMaster, executive vice president and COO for Yokohama Tire Corp., is shown here planting a seedling under the watchful eye of Dr. Akira Miyawaki at the company’s “Forever Forest” tree planting event at its Salem, Va., plant last week.
Yokohama to Plant 2,000 Trees at Virginia Facility
Yokohama Tire Corp. and its employees, under the guidance of award-winning ecologist Dr. Akira Miyawaki, will hold a tree-planting event April 4 at its production facility in Salem, Va.
Conti to Build New Automotive Plant in India
Continental AG is looking to boost its India operations and broaden the range of products it offers to customers in the region following its recent buyout of Siemens’ VDO unit.
New RMA Chairman Outlines Plans
(Akron/Tire Review) Jim MacMaster, executive vice president of Yokohama Tire Corporation, was recently elected to a two-year term as chairman of the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA).
Yokohama Launches Eco Treadsetters Social Network Site
(Akron/Tire Review) Yokohama Tire Corp. launched Eco Treadsetters, a consumer online social network focused on environmental issues.
Amtel-Vredestein CEO Urges Russia to Support ‘Industries With Promise’
(Akron/Tire Review) Speaking at the 10th Annual Russian Economic Forum in London, Amtel-Vredestein CEO Alexei Gurin said that Russia’s poor quality image hinders diversification and asked that President Putin redefine diversification and identify and support industries outside the energy sector in which Russia could become a quality leader by 2017.