Marangoni Retreading a ‘Reliable Alternative’ to Delocalisation
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) After working for over half a century in the tyre sector, the Marangoni group claims the distinction of being one of only a few players in the global tyre industry to be fully active across the spectrum of tyre industry sectors; from the production of new tyres to industrial-scale retreading, from the design to the development of machinery for the production of tyres, from the manufacturing of retreading systems to the distribution of the finished product to end users.
High Gas Prices Force Consumers to Change Car Habits
(Akron/Tire Review) With gas prices heading for $4 a gallon, consumers are making dramatic changes in driving and vehicle care behavior to save money, according to results of a new study by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
Direct Importing: Do the Risks Outweigh the Reward?
(Akron/Tire Review) MEMA recently issued a special report dealing with the direct importation of automotive parts – including tires.
RHD Tire Opens Car Dealer-Focused Facility
(Akron/Tire Review) Grand Rapids, Mich.-based RHD Tire has opened a new distribution center in Royal Oak, Mich.
More than ≤10,000 in Tyres Stolen During Warwickshire Raid
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) More than ≤10,000 worth of tyres were stolen from Southam Tyres in Leamington Spa on the Weekend of October 27-28.
BFGoodrich Proves its Rallying Mettle in 2007
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) US tyremaker BFGoodrich claims a long motorsport heritage, entering the motor racing history books in 1915 when it became the first tyre manufacturer to enjoy victory two years in a row at the ‘Brickyard’, home of the Indy 500 race.
Michelin Aims To Take Soil Compaction Out of the Equation
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Those of use who didn’t grow up in agricultural families may be unaware of just how important soil quality is to arable farming.
Federal Tyres’ ‘Fruitful’ 2007
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) For Federal Tyres, this year, the second in which the company has placed an emphasis upon motorsports involvement, has been fruitful.
Keating Plans Retirement, Accuride Sets Succession
(Akron/Tire Review) Terry Keating, Accuride Corp.’s CEO and chairman, has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2008.
Dunlop Falken Develops Tire Made of 97% Non-Petroleum Materials
(Akron/Tire Review – Nikkei Business Publications) Dunlop Falken Tires Ltd. of the Sumitomo Rubber Group unveiled “Enasave 97” at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007.