European Commission Launches Consumer Awareness Program
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) According to the European Commission Directorate General for Enterprise and Industry, every year, more than 40,000 people die and over one million are injured in motor vehicle accidents within the European Union, with loss of vehicle control identified as the main cause of accidents involving serious injury or death.
BFNAT Workers at La Vergne Plant Consider Incentive-Based Contract
(Akron/Tire Review) USW-represented workers at the Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) factory in La Vergne, Tenn., are considering a labor contract that would include an incentive program based on how many tires each worker produces.
New Man, New Focus: Armes Aims to Strenghten Cooper’s Base While Keeping an Eye on the Future
Roy V. Armes was named president and CEO of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. last December, following the August resignation of Tom Dattilo. A 31-year veteran of Whirlpool Corp., Armes held several senior-level posts in various departments at the appliance manufacturer, including engineering, project management and purchasing. He also had positions in Mexico and China
Building Block: New Versado Luxruy Line Driving Future Tire Directions for Toyo
New Versado Luxruy Line Driving Future Tire Directions for Toyo
Sibur-Russian Tyres Looks for PCR Production Partner
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Be in no doubt Russian manufacturer Sibur-Russian Tyres has set its sights on the global market.
Advanced ID to Purchase Pneu-Logic
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A company press statement released on May 15 indicates that U.S. supplier of UHF tag reading technology Advanced ID Corporation is preparing to purchase Pneu-Logic Ltd., the Derbyshire-based provider of tyre industry technology.
BFNAT Reaching Out to Car Clubs With Rebate
(Akron/Tire Review) Members of six major car clubs can earn a $100 rebate on purchases of select Bridgestone Potenza tires.
Thai Hua Rubber Set to Tap the Boom
(India/Rubber Asia) A leading rubber producer and exporter of Thailand, Thai Hua Rubber (THR) is making vigorous efforts to emerge as a top global player by tapping the enduring NR boom to its maximum.
Report: Goodyear Subpoenaed in Marine Hose Case
(Akron/Tire Review) The Toronto Star reported today that Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. received a U.S. grand jury subpoena related to a global price-fixing investigation that has already brought the arrests of executives from Bridgestone, Trelleborg, Continental and Yokohama.
Price Fixing Charges Reveal Rubbery Figures
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The European Commission has raided the premises of a number of rubber product manufacturers, including several also involved in tyre production, as part of a global investigation into price fixing practices.