CTNA Unveils New Online Product Guide
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America (CTNA) has launched a new Web-based product guide for its Continental and General brand passenger and light truck/SUV tires.
CTNA to Pursue U.S. HP Market With New Tires, Ad Campaign
(Akron/Tire Review – Charlotte Observer) In an interview with the Charlotte Observer, Continental Tire North America (CTNA) President and CEO Alan Hippe said the tiremaker would launch new tires in the U.S. over the next few months and introduce a marketing campaign that focuses specifically on California.
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).
CST to Raise Tyre Output
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental Sime Tyre Sdn Bhd (CST) is aiming to raise its output of passenger car tyres to 5.5 million by the middle of 2007, up from last year’s 3.5 million units.
CTNA Partners With Fishing and Hunting Newspaper
(Akron/Tire Review) The General tire brand has been named the official tire sponsor of Western Outdoor News (WON) and co-sponsor of the 2006 WON Bass Tour, announced Continental Tire North America (CTNA).
Conti Gets Pursuit Car OE Spot
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental AG’s ContiProContact has been selected as OE on DaimlerChryslers’ new Dodge brand police-pursuit vehicles, the 2006 Dodge Charger and Magnum.
Union Says CTNA Lied About Charlotte Plans
(Akron/Tire Review) Claiming they were lied to by Continental Tire North America (CTNA) management, the United Steelworkers (USW) blasted the tiremaker’s decision to end tire production early at its Charlotte, N.C., tire plant.
Conti Says It Will Shutter Plant Earlier
(Akron/Tire Review) Worsening business conditions, according to the company, has forced Continental Tire North America (CTNA) to accelerate its plans to suspend tire production at its Charlotte, N.C., plant.
Conti Chief Says Charlotte Will Stay Open
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental AG has no intentions of closing its passenger and light truck tire plant in Charlotte, N.C., despite labor strife and layoffs at the facility, according to the company’s chief executive.
Conti Says It Wants Goodyear’s Engineered Products Unit
(Akron/Tire Review) Just a day after Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. affirmed that wanted to sell its Engineered Products Group, Continental AG stepped up and said it was interested in buying.