Giti Tire Celebrates Soft Opening of New U.S. Plant
Located in the heart of rural Chester County, S.C., Giti Tire Group opened the doors of its new greenfield manufacturing facility for a preview event and soft opening Oct. 4. For the global tiremaker headquartered in Singapore, the $560 million investment in its first U.S production facility is intended to advance the company’s commitment to the North American marketplace.
Giti Tire Increasing Tire Prices
Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. will increase the prices of its GT Radial tires as well as other Giti brands by up to 9% in the U.S. and Canada, effective April 1, 2017.
Giti Tire Contest Offers Trip to Rose Parade, Rose Bowl
Giti Tire has launched a Facebook contest that will award some families with all-expense-paid trips to the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game. To enter, go to www.facebook.com/gititireusa, click on the contest tab and enter information; then upload a photo demonstrating your Rose Parade spirit with the hashtag #gitiroseparade. Once entered, contestants can share the
Giti Tire Sponsors NHRA Racer Latino
Giti Tire USA announced it will sponsor Eric Latino in the National Hot Rod Association’s (NHRA) upcoming season to help introduce the Giti name to American auto enthusiasts. “We have been providing tires to American families for years and people don’t know about it,” said Armand Allaire, executive vice president of sales and marketing. “We
5 Bids Pre-qualified For Giti Tire Plant
Now that the bidding process for Giti Tire (USA) Inc.’s Chester County, S.C., tire plant has resumed, Giti officials are reviewing five bids, ranging from $7.9 million to $19.8 million, for initial site work on the company’s new Chester County, S.C., plant, according to The Herald. In early December, bids for the Giti plant project
Giti Tire Bringing Tire Plant to South Carolina
Chester County, S.C., got its rumored tire plant, but it wasn’t Goodyear that came knocking. Instead, it was Singapore-based Giti Tire Group, which this morning revealed plans to build a $560 million radial passenger and light truck/SUV plant. At full capacity, the new plant – code-named “Project Summer” – will produce both replacement and OE
Giti Tire Online Training Program for Dealers Now Available in French
Online training program on GT Radial tires and tire trends now viewable in two languages.
Giti Tire Creates New North American and European Technical Centers
Giti Tire has established two new technical centers, one in North America and one in Europe. The move marks a significant step in the research and development capabilities of the company, with both sites working in collaboration with existing facilities in China, Indonesia and the UK, the latter of which is based at the renowned
Giti Tire Appoints Former Michelin Director as German Head
Giti Tire has appointed former Michelin director Rainer Harter as general manager with lead responsibility for German, Austrian and Swiss markets. He is tasked with developing passenger car business following the manufacturer’s structured retail approach across its GT Radial, Primewell and Runway brands, along with building truck and bus business in the mid-range segment with