India: New Hub of the Automotive Industry
(Akron/Tire Review) India’s car market has emerged as the fastest growing in the world.
Maxxis Develops Light Truck Tyre Range
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Building on its reputation for van tyres that are durable and deliver excellent handling capabilities, Maxxis is expanding its U.K. product portfolio with a range of light truck tyres designed to meet the needs of operators who want quality at an affordable price.
Yokohama Says it is Taking Other Tire Companies to Court
(Akron/Tire Review) Yokohama Tire Corp. said it has “initiated legal proceedings against several tire companies,” including Hangzhou, Tireco, Cooper, Guizhou and Greenball, claiming infringement of Yokohama tire patents.
TCI Expands T3 Program Network, Services
(Akron/Tire Review) This year, the independent dealer network and marketing program known as T3 has expanded into six new markets, announced Tire Centers LLC (TCI), the creator of the program.
The Right Mix of Leadership and Expertise
(India/Rubber Asia) K. Ramamurthy, president of corporate development at Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), one of India’s top-most companies, was elected president of the International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP), at the organisation’s 47th annual meeting held in Barcelona, Spain recently.
Maxxis Signs Up for Brityrex International 2007
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Maxxis International is the first of the major tyre manufacturers to confirm it is to attend Brityrex International, which takes place at the G-MEX Convention Centre in Manchester on May 1-3, 2007.
Maxxis: ‘Major Interest in New Products’
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Maxxis International reports that it attracted major interest from U.K. distributors and dealers alike when it launched a series of new products at Reifen 2006.
Yokohama Dedicates New Columbus DC
(Akron/Tire Review) With Ohio Governor Bob Taft on hand, Yokohama Tire Corp. dedicated its new 650,000-square-foot distribution center in Groveport, Ohio, near Columbus, yesterday.
Yokohama Opening New DC in Ohio
(Akron/Tire Review) Yokohama Tire Corp. will dedicate its new 651,000-square-foot distribution center near Columbus, Ohio, this week.
Yokohama Parada Spec-X Targets Large Wheel Segment
(Akron/Tire Review) Yokohama Tire Corp. has released the new Parada Spec-X line, which targets larger sedans and light trucks and SUVs.