Bandag Sales Outlet Opens in Lithuania
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Based at Vilnius, in Lithuania, Bandag Dealer Guminta UAB held an open house on 31st March to inaugurate its new sales outlet in the port city of Klaipeda, some 300 km to the west of the capital.
Conti Calls an Impasse, Cuts Worker Wages, Benefits
(Akron/Tire Review) Beginning today, workers at Continental Tire North America’s (CTNA) Charlotte, N.C., tire plant will be getting smaller paychecks – if they stay on the job.
Bridgestone Sees Quarter Profits Jump 4%
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone Corp. reported first quarter 2006 sales of $6.2 billion, up 17% compared to the same period in 2005, resulting in a 4% bump in quarterly net profits to $239 million.
Many Alternatives to Tire Fuel Economy
As record-high fuel prices continue to impact the bottom lines of all types of trucking operations, fleet managers are taking a much closer look at all of the factors that contribute to fuel efficiency. One significant part of the miles per gallon equation is tires, and, as a sizable aspect of any fleet’s costs, maximizing
TRIB Makes a Splash at Truck World 2006
(Akron/Tire Review) The Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB) recently participated in Canada’s national truck show – Truck World 2006 – as both a featured presenter and an exhibitor.
Sibur to Strengthen Strategic Direction of its Tyre Holding
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Sibur-Russian Tires’ (SRT) current restructuring programme brings with it a lot challenges.
Michelin Reports 10% Sales Boost for First Quarter
(Akron/Tire Review) Groupe Michelin reported a consolidated net sales increase of 10.2% for the first quarter of 2006, up due to higher sales volumes, improved pricing mix and reduced impact from currency fluctuations.
Report Says Yokohama Considering Rubber Processing Role
(Akron/Tire Review) A senior official with Yokohama Rubber Co. told Dow Jones Newswires that the company is looking to take on its own natural rubber processing in an effort to curb raw material costs and assure supply of natural rubber.
Vipal Preaches Benefits of Tyre Retreading
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Brazilian company Borrachas Vipal S.A., a leading worldwide manufacturer of tyre retreading and repair products, will be participating at Reifen 2006 – and will be showcasing its complete line of products, particularly its exclusive retreading and repair lines.
Fifth National Tire Safety Week Starts Today
(Akron/Tire Review) Today marks the first day of the fifth annual National Tire Safety Week (NTSW), co-sponsored by the RMA and TIA, and supported by hundreds of tire dealer locations across the U.S.