Union, Goodyear Back to the Table, Remain Far Apart
(Akron/Tire Review) Even as both sides continue to pick over the fine points of the United Steelworkers (USW) new three-year master contract with Michelin North America, Goodyear and the Steelworkers reportedly remain far apart in their contract talks.
MNA/USW Contract Includes Reduced Pay, No Layoffs or Closings Allowed
(Akron/Tire Review – Ft. Wayne Journal/AP) A muddled future became a lot clearer for more than 1,100 workers at the Michelin North America’s plant in Woodburn late Saturday.
Button Wins First Grand Prix
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Jenson Button scored his first Formula One victory last weekend in what Michelin called a “topsy-turvy Hungarian Grand Prix.”
Impressive Show Amidst Challenges
(India/Rubber Asia) For China, 2006 is the first year of the country’s 11th Five-Year Plan.
The Dragon Lures Tyre Giants
(India/Rubber Asia) Yes, it is bloom time for the China rubber industry, thanks to the unabated influx of many an international tyre major into the country, which is witnessing an unprecedented boom in automobiles and radial tyre production.
Union Ratifies New Labor Agreement at Three MNA Plants
(Akron/Tire Review) Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) have ratified a new labor agreement at Michelin North America’s (MNA) Tuscaloosa and Opelika, Ala., and Fort Wayne, Ind., tire plants.
Delegates Gather in Marbella for the 2006 NTDA Conference
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The setting and format of the 2004 NTDA conference was so well received last time that this year the association decided to invite members, suppliers and industry observers back to sunny Spain.
MNA/USW Contract In Workers’ Hands
(Akron/Tire Review) Workers at Michelin North America’s three unionized U.S. plants are scheduled to vote today on a proposed three-year master contract.
BFGoodrich Launches New Sizes for its All-Terrain T/A
(Longueuil, Quebec/Tire News) BFGoodrich, one of Michelin’s specialized brands, recently launched a dozen new sizes for its All-Terrain T/A tire line-up on a Southern California ranch.
Continental Makes 38 Million Euros Profit in Timisoara
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental AG’s Timisoara, Romania, subsidiary posted gross profit of 38 million euros (137.8 million Romanian new lei).