F1 Officially a One-Tire Series, Bids Out
(Akron/Tire Review) FIA has made the final decision – Formula One will be a single-tire series come 2008. Now it needs to secure that single supplier.
TA Extends Deal With BFNAT
(Akron/Tire Review) TravelCenters of America (TA) will continue to sell Bridgestone and Firestone medium truck tires after extending its agreement with Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT).
European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Form New Association
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers have held the first meeting of the newly formed European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association or ETRMA.
BFNAT Considering Seven Ad Agencies
(Akron/Tire Review) News reports say that Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) will consider seven major advertising agencies in its recently launched agency review.
BFNAT Plant Gets State Honors
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire’s (BFNAT) tire plant in Aiken, S.C., received the South Carolina Silver Crescent Award for Manufacturing Excellence in the large manufacturer category.
European Manufacturer Association Changes Its Name
(Akron/Tire Review) The former BLIC (Bureau de Liaison des Industries du Caoutchouc) has changed its name to European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA).
Turanza to be on New Mazda Crossover
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire’s Bridgestone Turanza EL 42 has gained an OE spot on the new Mazda CX-7 crossover vehicle.
Liberia Gives Firestone Management 90-Day Ultimatum
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Liberian labour minister Kofi Woo has given managers at Firestone’s Harbel, Liberia, rubber plantation 90 days to improve workers’ living conditions.
Lawyer Back With Another Firestone Recall Effort
(Akron/Tire Review) After more than a year of silence, Pasadena attorney Joe Lisoni has begun attacking Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT), filing his fifth petition with NHTSA calling for the recall of some 30 million Firestone Steeltex tires.
Impending Master Contract Talks to Focus on Cost Cuts
(Akron/Tire Review) The United Steelworkers (USW) stated goal of protecting job security will certainly be challenged as formal negotiations begin next month for new master contracts between the Steelworkers and Goodyear, Bridgestone/Firestone and Michelin.