How U.S. Steel Tariffs Are Impacting European Markets
With a deadline set to expire on American allies’ exemption from U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs looming, the EU has been mulling a few options to offset the tariffs’ effects, which its member nations have felt since they were enacted.
Former Nexen Exec to Head Kumho European Operations
Changrin Suk, former CEO of Nexen Tire America, has been named head of Kumho Tire’s European business.
Michelin Creates Europe North Region With New CEO
With a global restructure taking effect this year, Michelin has developed 10 newly-created regions worldwide, including Michelin Europe North that has a new CEO.
New President, COO of Hankook Tire Europe
Hankook Tire has a new President and COO for Europe and CIS markets.
Spectra Premium Moving into European Market
Spectra Premium is moving out from its North American roots, and into the European, Middle East, and Africa market.
Marangoni Equipment Approved by European Standards
Equipment used by Marangoni to test tire rolling resistance has been found to be compliant with TÜV standards. TÜV, or Technical Inspection Association, is an independent, third-party organization based in Germany that validates the safety of products and services in the European Union.
Kenda Acquires Starco Europe
Kenda Rubber Co. has acquired Starco Europe after a series of meetings to take partnership to a higher level. Kenda has been a Starco supplier since 1982.
Apollo Vredestein Reorganizes Sales in Europe
Apollo Vredestein has announced that in order to reorganize its sales department, it has introduced three new a cluster directors: Paul Eidhof, Thomas Körpert and Dimitrios Papadopoulos.
Martins Industries Expands to Europe
Martins Industries has opened a distribution center and a sales office in the Netherlands.
Marangoni Increasing Prices in Europe
The Retreading Systems division of Marangoni will upwardly adjust the sales price for rubber materials used to retread tires by 4 and 8%, depending on the product category.
