Update: Bridgestone Considering Russia Factory
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Japan Bridgestone Corp. is considering building a new tyre factory in Russia, where car production is up almost 10% in the first half of 2006.
The ‘Fast Follower’: Alliance ‘Loves’ Niche Markets
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) This year’s Reifen Messe Essen saw Alliance Tire share its stand with exclusive German marketer, Bohnenkamp.
Sibur to Strengthen Strategic Direction of its Tyre Holding
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Sibur-Russian Tires’ (SRT) current restructuring programme brings with it a lot challenges.
An Example of Dutch Wholesaling
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Once again, Dutch tyre wholesaler De Klok Banden will be present at the Reifen 2006 exhibition in Essen.
Investment Bottleneck in Russian Tyre Industry
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Investors have ploughed hundreds of millions of euros into the Russian tyre industry in recent years, of which the largest part has been invested in machinery and equipment.
Nizhnekamskshina Slows Production Due to Rubber Cost
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) During January and February of 2006, JSC Nizhnekamskshina produced 100,000 less tyres than planned.
Continental Shares Against the Trend
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Last week, Continental AG shares reached a new high of 86.51 euros, while the competitors Toyo (-7%), Yokohama (-6%) and Nokian (-5%) lost ground.