Titan in the Ring to Buy CTNA OTR Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) Titan International Inc. announced this morning that it has officially entered into negotiations aimed at purchasing Continental Tire North America’s (CTNA) OTR tire plant in Bryan, Ohio.
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.
ContiNetwork Expands into Ireland
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental AG has confirmed its plans to further expand the ContiNetwork beyond the U.K. through the appointment of Advance Pitstop as the ContiNetwork Partner responsible for the Republic of Ireland.
ContiTech Expands Production Capacity in Romania
(Akron/Tire Review) The power transmission group of the ContiTech division of Continental AG has expanded drive-belt production capacity at its manufacturing plant in Timisoara, Romania.
Toyo Appoints New Executive Director, Marketing
(Akron/Tire Review) Toyo Tire USA Corp. has named Steve Hutchinson as its new executive director of marketing.
Leading the Way: Commercial Tire Market Keeps Step with Fleet Demands
“Today, more than ever, fleets are evaluating new technology with an eye to cost/benefit ratios.” That quote from Clif Armstrong, director of OE and marketing for Continental Tire North America’s (CTNA) commercial tire group, referred to truck fleet use of RFID technology, but he could have been talking about any other aspect of modern truck
Going Solo: Will Super Wide Tires Ever Gain Mainstream Status?
With ever-climbing fuel costs and pressure to carry more freight with fewer trucks, one would naturally think a tire billed as offering greater fuel economy and increased payload capacity would be the hottest-selling item in any commercial tire dealer’s lineup. In theory, yes. But theories often fall short when it comes to application. Change is
Quick Fix: With Inflation-in-a-Can, ‘Temporary’ is the Operative Word
Even for the most skeptical motorists, inflation-in-a-can is a valid answer to experiencing a flat tire at the wrong time in the wrong place. But there are many caveats that must be followed explicitly when connecting a can of sealant and quite a few psi to the valve stem. Most important is that it’s only
Connected to the HP Market
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental AG’s decision to launch the third variation of its popular SportContact reflects the increasing importance of high performance products in its portfolio.
Analysts: Brazil Plant Will Help Conti Save 100 million
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Following the news that Continental’s Bahia, Brazil plant is officially open, analysts have reported that the company’s decision to increase production in “low-cost” countries could save between 100 and 110 million US dollars.