Torque to Traction
Drive tires are the driving force of commercial vehicles. Whether operating on pavement, gravel, dirt, mud or snow, drive tires are designed for a plethora of harsh environments, offering greater traction and stability compared to other tires. While other types of commercial tires can be used on the drive axles, drive tires are engineered
Live at SEMA: Pirelli Adds Trans Am Championship to Sponsorships, Expands P Zero Line
The Pirelli name often is associated with Formula One racing, luxury and design, and the manufacture of customized tires for some of the world’s most prestigious vehicles. But on Nov. 1, the company announced plans to expand its racing technology footprint as presenting sponsor and official tire of the Trans Am Championship, showing an interest
Pirelli Breaks Ground on Silao Facility
Pirelli hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Mexican plant – to be built next to its current plant – on June 2. The $200 million plant in Silao, Mexico, reconfirms the importance of the NAFTA region for Pirelli, the tiremaker said. Additionally, the facility will help Pirelli expand its market share globally by meeting
Pirelli Bringing Truck Tires to US
Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. is bringing a line of truck tires to North America. The tiremaker announced the new tire line and its new business entity, TP Commercial Solutions LLC, during the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., on March 31. The move to bring Pirelli to the NAFTA region was a corporate decision and was
Pirelli Investing $200 Million in Second Mexico Plant, Expanding Production
Pirelli plans to invest an additional $200 million to build a second tire plant near its existing Silao, Mexico, facility and expand its production in Mexico. “The new investment confirms the importance of Mexico among Pirelli’s international operations,” Pirelli said in a press release, adding that Mexico offers a strategic position that is ideal to develop Pirelli’s NAFTA
ContiTech Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Veyance Merger
ContiTech is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its acquisition of Veyance Technologies Inc. In Jan. 2015, Continental acquired Ohio-based Veyance Technologies Inc., allowing the companies to combine their knowledge and personnel, Conti said. “It has been an exciting first year filled with many of the elements inherent in a merger,” said Jim Hill, ContiTech NAFTA
ContiTech Stresses ‘Ability’ in New Marketing Push
Continental AG’s U.S. ContiTech unit has launched a new marketing campaign – called Ability – to support its services and product lines for North America. The new campaign will encompass ContiTech’s marketing communication efforts, including trade advertising and promotional materials. “ContiTech’s acquisition of Veyance Technologies gave us a unique opportunity to give our customers ‘more’,”
Philips’ Lumileds Named Preferred Automotive Lighting Supplier
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has selected Lumileds LLC, a company founded by Philips, as the preferred supplier of automotive lighting products throughout North America. As a preferred supplier, Philips and Lumileds will offer tools to alliance members. A Philips branded portfolio of automotive lighting for both commercial and retail programs will be offered to
ContiTech Plant Celebrates Diamond Jubilee
ContiTech’s St. Marys, Ohio, engineered products plant celebrated its 75th anniversary on Aug. 22. “We are proud to share in this diamond jubilee celebration of a highly versatile and productive facility,” said Jim Hill, ContiTech CEO for the NAFTA Region. “This plant has made literally millions of rubber parts for many markets and industries, and
Pirelli Sees Positive First Half
Pirelli & C SpA reported roughly €3.17 billion in sales, a 6.4% increase year-over-year, for the first half of 2015. The company also reported its operating income (EBIT) increased 4.8% to €446.6 million and net profit rose 10% to €211.4 million. The company reported an overall 10.2% increase in its consumer tire business, but a
