Reports Say Local Presidents, USW Leaders at Odds Over Strike
(Akron/Tire Review) Unconfirmed reports indicate that United Steelworker local presidents held a “contentious” conference call with union leadership Monday, voicing displeasure with the course of the strike against Goodyear, now well into its seventh week.
New TWG Chairman Tackles Current, Future Issues Head On
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) In his inaugural speech as chairman of the NTDA Tyre Wholesalers Group (TWG), Ashley Croft did not waste any time in highlighting the issues he wishes to address during his tenure.
Pneuservice Group: 70 Years and 260 Franchisees
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Founded 70 years ago, the Pneuservice Group is one of the largest tyre import/export distributors in Italy.
Kings Road Tyres to Offer Products Online
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Kings Road Tyres began wholesaling over 30 years ago and was one of the few companies that, back then, saw the need for an alternative supply chain into the market.
Tire Retailers Tread Water as Strike Wears On
(Akron/Tire Review – Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette) Bryant Paul puts a tire on a rim at Discount Tire Co., 4411 Industrial Road.The retailer has kept enough Goodyear tires in stock because it anticipated the tire maker’s strike.
The Secret Auto-Safety Files
(Akron/Tire Review – Bloomberg News) For almost three years, the major automakers have shipped voluminous data to U.S. traffic-safety regulators: Eight million consumer complaints, 138 million warranty claims and 5 million field reports on product malfunctions.
USW to Striking Workers: You are Winning
(Akron/Tire Review) In its most recent Solidarity Alert newsletter to striking Goodyear workers, the United Steelworkers exclaimed: “You Are Winning This Strike!”
USW Compares Keegan to Queeg in Latest Blast
(Akron/Tire Review) Continuing its published assault on Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., the head of the United Steelworkers yesterday compared tiremaker chairman and CEO Robert Keegan to the fictional Captain Queeg while blasting the company’s plan to place $1 billion in unsecured notes.
New Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Takes Two SEMA Awards
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear’s Dunlop products took two top awards during the recent EMA Show in Las Vegas.
Dunlop Launches BARC/Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) During October, Dunlop Tyres launched its latest motorsport series, the BARC/Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup.