MNA and TCI Launch Disaster Response Service Unit
(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America (MNA) and its subsidiary TCI Tire Centers unveiled a new disaster response service unit that will be used in areas hit by natural disasters.
Federal Judge Dismisses U.S. Grand Prix Class-Action Suit
(Akron/Tire Review) U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Formula One, Michelin North America and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway filed by fans in response to the boycott of the U.S. Grand Prix by seven race teams last year.
One-On-One With The New Dunlop (Apollo)
(Douglasdale, South Africa/S.A. Treads) Speculation surrounding the 100% acquisition of Dunlop Tyres SA by Indian-based Apollo Tyres continues to circulate. What prompted this important development and how will it change the face of this popular South African tyre manufacturer and its loyal dealer network?
Tire Contract Talks Open, USW Already Unhappy
(Akron/Tire Review) Formal negotiations between the United Steelworkers (USW) and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for a new master contract have opened, and already it appears negotiations will be difficult.
Rollier: No Plans For Another Partner
(Akron/Tire Review) Groupe Michelin managing partner Michel Rollier said that he has no plans to appoint another managing partner for the tire giant anytime soon.
Hankook Tire Launches New Chinese R&D Centre
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Hankook Tire is stepping up efforts to defend its position in the Chinese tyre market by investing in a new local R&D centre, extending production facilities and expanding its sales network. The company announced detailed plans for China its Jiaxing plant on the May 29.
Tiremakers Compete for Chinese Market
(Akron/Tire Review – China People’s Daily) The biggest project to be invested in by a business from the Republic of Korea in Northeast China’s Jilin Province has begun construction in the Changchun High-tech Industrial Development Zone, according to the province’s department of commerce.
Ferguson Transport to Fit XDN2 Grip
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Inverness-shire-based Ferguson Transport has become one of the first operators in the UK to fit Michelin’s new XDN2 Grip tyres, which are said to offer increased traction in the wet and on hard packed snow and icy surfaces.
Stretching Those Tire Dollars
The best way for any fleet to keep operating costs down is to manage tires. After fuel, tires are a fleet’s largest expenditure. Yet so many fleets tend to under-budget and under-manage this cost center. In fact, many fleets still treat tire management as an entry-level position and appoint the newest, least-experienced technicians to handle
Reports Say Pirelli Considering F1 Return
(Akron/Tire Review) News reports say that Pirelli SpA may throw its hat back into the Formula One tire ring.