BFNAT Contract Talks Recessed, But Contract Extension Nixed
(Akron/Tire Review) News reports out of Des Moines say that master contract negotiations between Bridgestone/Firestone and the United Steelworkers have “temporarily recessed,” but that the union has rejected a company offer to extend the current contract on a day-to-day basis.
Eagles to Carry New VW Line
(Akron/Tire Review) Volkswagen has selected the Goodyear Eagle LS-2 in size 235/45R17 for standard fitment on the new VW Eos, which will go on sale in the U.S. late this year.
Selling Safety: Security, Fuel Economy Benefits May Help Consumers Understand TPMS
There’s an old television commercial that starts: “How do you spell relief?” Thinking about tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) instead of stomachs, a tire dealer might ask himself or herself: “How do I spell opportunity?” Try S-A-F-E-T-Y! That’s some of the philosophy being used as a selling tool for TPMS by Mountain View Tire and
Same But Different: Commercial Light Truck Tire Features Changing; Customer Concerns Steady
A decade ago, you could cover 80% or more of the commercial light truck tire market with six sizes, all of them 16 inches. “That is changing,” says John Soule, manager of Michelin brand light truck tires at Michelin North America (MNA). “We are now in the middle of a sizing transition that is bringing
Treadsetters Kenya Opens third Bandag Retreading Shop
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Leading tyre specialist Treadsetters Tyres Ltd. Kenya, which has been a Bandag dealer for 15 years, has chosen Kisumu, Kenya as the location for its third Bandag retreading shop.
Cooper Dumped From S&P 500 Stock Index
(Akron/Tire Review) Standard & Poor’s has dropped Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. from its S&P 500 index.
TCI Hires New Region Manager
(Akron/Tire Review) Tire Centers Inc. has named Howard Christman as its regional director for the west region.
SURE Tire Says It Will Transition to Other Makers
(Akron/Tire Review) Private labeler SURE Tire Co. says it intends to “stay strong” as it transitions its brands to other tire producers.
In Surprise, USW Tags Michelin for Pattern
(Akron/Tire Review) In a surprise move, the United Steelworkers (USW) has tagged Michelin North America (MNA) as the “target company” for its master contract negotiations with tiremakers.
ATD Clarifies Future of Winston Brand
(Akron/Tire Review) American Tire Distributors clarified its plans for the Winston tire brand, which will lose Goodyear as its manufacturer within the next 12 months.