Pirelli, Michelin Still Top of the Web
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Following Tyres & Accessories’ pioneering publication of online tyre brand penetration rankings last year, T&A has again enlisted the assistance of Cambridge-based e-marketing specialists Envisional.
Michelin Energy Tyre Claims Challenged
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Since Michelin launched its Energy tyres in 1992, the products have prevented production of 23 million tonnes of CO2 and saved 9.5 billion litres of fuel, according to the company.
A Quarter of Cars Tested in Reading Need Attention
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) BG Group, a fleet customer of Lloyds TSB autolease, recently invited the Hi-Q Tyre Tread Team to check the depth of tyres on all its staff vehicles at its site in Reading.
Titan Realigns Plans as Bryan Deal Details Emerge
(Akron/Tire Review) Even as Titan International adjusted its sales and earnings targets, more details emerged from its purchase of Continental Tire North America’s OTR tire plant in Bryan, Ohio.
MNA/USW Contract Includes Reduced Pay, No Layoffs or Closings Allowed
(Akron/Tire Review – Ft. Wayne Journal/AP) A muddled future became a lot clearer for more than 1,100 workers at the Michelin North America’s plant in Woodburn late Saturday.
Safety Seal Repair Tests on Run-Flat and High Speed Tyres
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Safety Seal recently conducted high-speed tests on run-flat and high-speed tyres that had been repaired with Safety Seal tyre repair material.
Impressive Show Amidst Challenges
(India/Rubber Asia) For China, 2006 is the first year of the country’s 11th Five-Year Plan.
The Dragon Lures Tyre Giants
(India/Rubber Asia) Yes, it is bloom time for the China rubber industry, thanks to the unabated influx of many an international tyre major into the country, which is witnessing an unprecedented boom in automobiles and radial tyre production.
Myers Names Four to New Posts
(Akron/Tire Review) Myers Industries Inc. announced a number of appointments.
Union OKs New Contract; Clears Way for Titan Buy
(Akron/Tire Review) United Steelworkers Local 890 approved a new four-year master contract with Titan International, clearing the way for Titan to acquire the Continental Tire North America’s Bryan, Ohio, OTR tire plant.