South Africa Tire Strike Over?
(Akron/Tire Review) The three-week old tire manufacturing strike in South Africa may be coming to an end.
Giti Tire Europe: Link Into Europe
(Staffordshire, U.K./ Tyres & Accessories) Since several years, Chinese tyre manufacturers are active on the European tyre market.
MRF Joins Rubber Group’s Panel of Associates
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) has released a statement outlining the addition of India’s largest tyremaker, MRF, to the group’s Panel of Associates.
OE Brand Has A Strong Influence on Aftermarket Sales
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The degree of individualisation that goes into commercial vehicles selling for six-figure sums is much higher than for passenger cars.
Tyre Manufacturer Leads Chase for National Tyres
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A ‘big manufacturer’ has teamed up with Robson Asset Management (RAM), a private equity company established by former Royal Bank of Scotland finance chief Jeremy Robson, to bid for National Tyres and Autocare.
Moving Target: Dealers Need Sure Footing to Take Accurate Aim in New Tire World
There’s a growing phenomenon imposing its will on the tire industry these days. It’s called “global warming,” but it has nothing to do with the weather. It has everything to do with “warming up” to imports and overseas suppliers. North American tire dealers – retail and commercial – have certainly seen their brand options increase
Double Dating: Michelin Rolls New Premium Touring Tire, LXT A/T2
Michelin Rolls New Premium Touring Tire, LXT A/T2
South Africa Tire Strike Continues
(Akron/Tire Review) The South African tire industry strike continued into its third day on July 24, with wage negotiations progressing slowly, according to the National Union of Metalworkers South Africa (NUMSA), which represents some 4,000 strikers at plants operated by Dunlop, Continental, Goodyear and Bridgestone.
Sumitomo Expects Much From China
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) For Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. – Japan’s second largest tyre manufacturer after Bridgestone – the Chinese tyre market has overwhelming potential.
S. Africa Tire Plants Facing Strikes
(Akron/Tire Review – IOL News Service) At least 6,000 workers at six large tyre manufacturing plants in Port Elizabeth, Kwazulu-Natal and North West in South Africa will strike on Friday, the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (NUMSA) said.