CR UHP Tire Tests Shine for Goodyear, Michelin
Two Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. brands and Michelin topped Consumer Reports’ latest rundown of ultra-high performance summer tires. In its upcoming November issue, CR graded Goodyear, Dunlop and Michelin tires as best among 21 models from 19 tiremakers that it tested. The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric, Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT and Michelin Pilot
Japanese SBR Producers Setting Up in Singapore
According to a Nov. 28 article in Japan’s Nikkei newspaper, two Japanese chemical companies, Asahi Kasei Corp. and Zeon Corp., intend to establish synthetic rubber plants in Singapore to cater for growing demand for low rolling resistance tires. Asahi Kasei will set up a high-function-rubber plant – its first synthetic rubber production facility outside of
Change in Plans: Despite Recession-Driven Cuts, Toyo Chief Sees Opportunities
When Kenji Nakakura took over aspresident and CEO of Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. on Jan. 1, 2008, henever imagined just how hard that job would become. Just months intothe job, the world financial markets melted down and tire sales wentfrom slow to abysmal. Instead of steering the company toward its 70thanniversary in 2015 on
SEMA Show 2008 – A European Prespective
As the world reels from the effects of the global economic slowdown, many may have wondered if this would have had a negative effect on SEMA 2008’s tyres, wheels and equipment section supported by the Tire Industry Association (TIA).
Bridgestone Raises 2012 Ambitions
Bridgestone Corp. has lifted its revenue and profit targets for 2012, stating simultaneously that it hopes to continue the upward trend the year after, too.
Dunlop to Import Tires for Indian Market
(Hindu Business Line) Dunlop India Ltd. plans to source high tonnage OTR and truck-bus radial tyres from international markets for sale in India.
The Color Green Coming To Your Shop
You can’t ignore the movement. Here’s how to make it work for you. Anyone who has been around since the 1960s remembers the beginnings of the environmental movement, our first recycling efforts and the green-colored peace sign that was adopted as the pro-ecology logo. Since those first baby steps, we’ve seen the birth of CAFÉ
Wholesalers See Great Potential in Russia
The Tires & Rubber show was unmistakably a genuine tyre trade show, despite its appearance as an event mainly attracting machinery and raw material suppliers.
SEMA Show 2007 Wrap-up
Missed the SEMA Show? We’ve got you covered – from the latest news and announcements to the hottest new tires and equipment.
Falcon Tyres Plans Expansion, New Product Lines
(Akron/Tire Review – Hindu Business Line) Ruia group’s Falcon Tyres is planning capacity addition for its foray into off-the-road (OTR) tyres and industrial rubber product segments to increase profitability.