Al-Dobowi Group at Dubai Aftermarket Show
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Al-Dobowi Group has announced plans to participate in the 11th International Automotive Aftermarket ‘AAME 2006’ scheduled to be held from Mar. 20-22 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE.
Analysts Predict 35% OP Increase at Conti
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Deutsche Bank analysts are predicting that Continental’s operating profit will increase by as much as 35 per cent in the company’s fourth quarter results.
MNA, CTNA Latest to Recommend Tire Age Limit
(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America (MNA) and Continental Tire North America (CTNA) are the latest tiremakers to issue technical bulletins to dealers calling for the replacement of tires 10 years or older.
CTNA, Union Still at Odds Over Charlotte Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America (CTNA) and union representatives met for two days this week but reached no agreements, according to the Charlotte Observer newspaper.
Fire Not Expected to Delay Mt. Vernon Mixer Project
(Akron/Tire Review) A fire on Monday destroyed the headquarters of Guinzy Construction, the company charged with installing a building to house the new mixer at Continental Tire North America’s (CTNA) tire plant in Mt. Vernon, Ill., according to the Morning Sentinel newspaper.
Pirelli Tops South African Tyre Survey
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Pirelli has come top in JD Power’s South African tyre satisfaction survey. But it wasn’t all good news for the tyre business.
CTNA Announces New Flagship Performance Tire
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America (CTNA) announced that its recently launched ContiProContact will serve as the new flagship luxury performance tire for the Continental brand.
Union Unloads on CTNA Over Charlotte Statement
(Akron/Tire Review) Relations between the United Steelworkers (USW) and Continental Tire North America (CTNA) continue to deteriorate, with most of the focus on CTNA’s demands for major cuts at its Charlotte, N.C., passenger and light truck/SUV tire plant.
CTNA to Invest in New Mixer for Mt. Vernon Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America (CTNA) announced plans to invest $14 million to install a new, state-of-the-art mixer in its Mt. Vernon, Ill. tire plant.
CTNA Offers New Proposal to Charlotte Plant Workers
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America (CTNA) has offered the USW-represented workers at its Charlotte, N.C., tire plant a new proposal that, company officials said, “achieves the same reduction in manufacturing costs with less impact on current employees and retirees.”