More Colour, More Excitement, More Morry
Pirelli (and in particular its Formula 1 test driver Pedro Del La Rosa) are promising that this upcoming Formula 1 race season will be like no other. We already knew things were going to be different simply based on Pirelli’s unique flair. In addition, the excitement felt internally throughout Pirelli will burst forth once the
Ag and Forestry Tire Segments Offer Stability and Profits
For some very positive economic news, one needs to look no further than the agriculture and forestry markets. Although the two fared quite differently during the recession – farming remained fairly strong throughout 2008 and 2009, while logging saw a steep decline during that time – both segments are on a growth track now. This,
%$@*& My CEO Says
It’s Election Season, a fact hard to miss if you are anywhere near a TV, radio or mailbox. My Tuesday junk mail pile is three times as mired in muck than usual, topped with odd-sized cards with totally unfamiliar names of people who are apparently running for – or from – something. And what would
Court Bounces China OTR Tire Trade Case
The U.S. can’t double-dip on punitive duties applied to OTR tires imported from China, according to a new ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade. The Trade Court ruled on Aug. 4 that two duties the U.S. Commerce Department placed on China-made OTR tires exported to the U.S. – separate “antidumping” and “countervailing” duties
With GPX Purchase Done, Alliance Chief Touting Company’s New Strengths
Yogesh Mahansaria, group CEO of Alliance Tire Group, based in Thane, India, is rare among his tiremaker CEO brethren. This is Mahansaria’s second go-round as head of a major tiremaker, having once been CEO of India’s Balkrishna Tyre. At Balkrishna, where he was a partner with his father, Mahansaria helped turn the tiny bicycle and
Court Orders Review of China OTR, Ag Tire Duties
Last year’s ruling by the U.S. Department of Commerce that slapped often huge antidumping duties on certain OTR and farm tires imported from China will get another look. On Sept. 18, the U.S. Court of International Trade ordered the Commerce Department to review its ruling and the countervailing duties it applied to a host of
Another Vague Argument
OK, who didn’t see this one coming?
Goodyear Seeks Aid From Kansas, Warns Jobs Could be in Jeopardy
(Kansas City Star) Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has told Kansas legislators it needs nearly $38 million in state aid, and up to 700 jobs could be at stake.
ITC Finalizes Anti-Dumping Ruling Against Chinese
The International Trade Commission affirmed a previous ruling by the Commerce Department, voting 5-1 to place anti-dumping and countervailing duties on certain OTR tires imported from China.
Changing Paces: With API, Kreitzman Brings the World to the North America
Kreitzman helped found the first version of China Manufacturers Alliance in 1998 as a partnership with a major Chinese tiremaker. In 2003, the company splintered, with the manufacturer-partner taking part of the business, and Kreitzman moving on to form what is now named API Inc. Since the split, API has developed joint ventures and alliances