Where to Next?: Part III: Performance Trends at the Dealer Level
The last two months have provided much insight into the UHP tires being produced and the subtle swing toward lightweight forged wheels at the OE level. Now, at the conclusion of our three-part series on the future of the UHP tire and custom wheel industry, it’s time to hear from the people on the front
Getting There: Goodyear Execs Discuss Strategy, Outline Goals for 2009 and Beyond
Kramer: Through 2008, we’ve managed our production levels efficiently within the rules we have, union or non-union. Clearly, we’re making fewer tires in our plants and that has a drag on our earnings, but we’ve managed that very effectively thus far. We’re doing that to manage our inventory levels, focusing on cash. The lower the
Greenville Agency Gets More Michelin Work
Michelin Aircraft Tire Co. has selected Jackson-Dawson Marketing Solutions in Greenville, S.C., to handle marketing communications for the business unit.
Integra Rising: David Cosco’s New Brand is Gaining Fast Friends
(Western Canada Tire Dealers Assn. – Tim Pawsey) A major new player is making its presence felt on the Western Canadian tire industry scene this fall – except that “new” player actually has some very solid roots in the business.
Strong Retreading Potential in Chinese Tyre Market
Enormous domestic tyre production capacity, a scarcity of domestic rubber supply and increased output prices could be pointing to strong opportunities in China’s tyre retreading business.
Truck Tire Segment Looks Set to be Two-Horse Race in 2009
2008 has witnessed something of a battle of the titans at the top of the commercial vehicle (truck and bus) tyre market.
Kraiburg Installs New Internal Mixer
Kraiburg Austria recently powered up a new internal mixing line.
Rosava Buys Vipo Bead Winder
CJSC Rosava has reportedly acquired new machinery for “mid-range” passenger car tyre production from Slovakian machinery maker Vipo.
Vredestein UK MD is Stoic in Face of Tough Conditions
With 15 years of experience in the aftermarket components sector, Stuart Jackson was not completely unfamiliar with the tyre business when he joined Vredestein a year ago.
American Tire Land Deal Reportedly Signed
According to the news Web site wenatcheeworld.com, a site that calls itself the “fiercely independent voice of North Central Washington,” American Tire Corp. has signed a $960,000 purchase agreement with the Port of Ephrata that could bring 300 new jobs to the region.