Pirelli: Quitting WRC Only One Option
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Pirelli SpA has confirmed that it is ‘reviewing’ its position with regard to competing in the FIA World Rally Championship beyond 2006.
European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Form New Association
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers have held the first meeting of the newly formed European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association or ETRMA.
Reports Say Pirelli May End Rally Involvement
(Akron/Tire Review) Reports on motorsports Web site crash.net say that Pirelli SpA is “reviewing” its participation in the FIA World Rally Championship beyond 2006.
European Manufacturer Association Changes Its Name
(Akron/Tire Review) The former BLIC (Bureau de Liaison des Industries du Caoutchouc) has changed its name to European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA).
Impending Master Contract Talks to Focus on Cost Cuts
(Akron/Tire Review) The United Steelworkers (USW) stated goal of protecting job security will certainly be challenged as formal negotiations begin next month for new master contracts between the Steelworkers and Goodyear, Bridgestone/Firestone and Michelin.
Food Transport Fleet Benefits from Regrooving
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) David Price Food Services Ltd is enjoying an average 27.8% increase in mileage performance from each of the Michelin drive axle tyres on its fleet of 26 commercial vehicles by regrooving them in-line with Michelin’s recommendations.
HP Sales Support U.K. Market Development
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) While many in the tyre business would like to tell you that the U.K. market is simply mature (in other words stable or stagnant), the truth reveals some surprising movements.
Falken Names New Director, Business Development
(Akron/Tire Review) Falken Tire Corp. (FTC) has named John McAndrew its new director of business development.
Union Claims Kitchener Closure Hurt Organizing Drive
(Akron/Tire Review) Union organizers say Michelin North America’s (MNA) recent decision to close its Kitchener, Ontario, tire plant has seriously hurt their efforts to organize MNA’s three plants on Nova Scotia.
Russian Market Gains Additional Brands
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) At first sight it is difficult to tell whether the Tires & Rubber show, held for the ninth time in Moscow recently, is a show for the industry or the trade.