Trucking Along Nicely
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Although demand for road freight transport in Europe is predicted to increase substantially by 2020, the road ahead looks difficult for many established transport companies.
Tyrexpo Africa Success
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) After more than a quarter of a century since the last tyre show in the country, the recent Tyrexpo Africa 2006 held in South Africa was a great success.
One on One With Ito San of Bridgestone
(Douglasdale, South Africa/S.A. Treads) January 2005 marked another change to Bridgestone’s top management team with the arrival of Ito San, to the position of CEO.
Maxxis Takes the Stage
(Douglasdale, South Africa/S.A. Treads) With the ongoing proliferation of foreign tyre brands into our market, one could easily be forgiven for mistaking a credible import for a dubious one.
Chemix Site Gets PAX Accreditation
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Nobody would deny the safety and convenience benefits afforded by Michelin’s revolutionary PAX run-flat tyres, which allow motorists to travel safely for 125 miles (below 50 mph) on punctured tyres.
Romania Becoming Interesting Distribution Market
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Romania and Eastern Europe in general are now commonly seen as attractive “manufacturing” countries, but how are they seen in terms of sales and distribution?
Vredestein Wins Auto Express Tire Test
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Vredestein is celebrating its fifth straight win in the annual Auto Express tyre test.
Goodyear Makes New Offer to USW, Steelworkers to Counter
(Akron/Tire Review) Despite previous statements that it would not settle its master contract with the United Steelworkers until after the union and Bridgestone/Firestone settled their contract, on Sept. 12 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. presented what it called “a new comprehensive set of proposals” to the union.
Conti’s Nikolin Discusses Products, Price Increases and the new Chinese Factory
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The last time Tyres & Accessories met with Continental AG’s executive board member responsible for truck tyres, Dr. Hans-Joachim Nikolin, he and Continental UK commercial tyre business director, Arthur Greg, extolled the virtues of the company’s wide single tyres.
TIA Has Full Slate of Special Events Planned For SEMA Show
(Akron/Tire Review) The Tire Industry Association (TIA) continues as the presenting sponsor of the Performance Tires & Wheels section of the 2006 SEMA Show – Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 – and is developing a wide range of seminars and special events for attendees.