Pirelli Workers At Carlisle Vote To Strike
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A report in the local paper the News and Star says that 700 workers at Pirelli’s factory in Carlisle have voted to strike on three days in August, after the company said that it was going to outsource five jobs to outside workers.
The End of Cheap Chinese Tyres?
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) On July 1, the Chinese government reduced tax relief on tyre exports, causing those involved in importing or selling Chinese produced tyres in Europe and America to brace themselves price increase.
Goodyear Jamaica to Rebuild With Distribution and Marketing Investment
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) In 2006, Goodyear Jamaica Ltd.’s profits nose-dived more than 65%, which was followed by a fire in January, which meant its distribution network took a hit.
Supreme Court Overturns Minimum Resale Price Rule
(Akron/Tire Review – SEMA eNews) On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled a 100-year-old legal precedent banning agreements between manufacturers and their resellers to set the minimum price charged by resellers to customers.
Spectacular Showrooms
These days, when it comes to showrooms and customer lounges, there’s a lot of potty talk going on. But, it’s not what you might think. Tire dealers are literally cleaning up their act, and it has nothing to do with verbal communication. It has everything to do with attracting and keeping customers. “I’m very serious
Leap of Faith: Growing Data May Help Combat Fleet Concerns About Super Wides
Growing Data May Help Combat Fleet Concerns About Super Wides With today’s ever-climbing fuel prices, a tire promising immediate fuel savings of 2% to 10% should be coveted by every commercial trucking fleet in North America. But that’s not yet the case. Super wide tires – extra-wide, low-profile tires designed to replace the traditional dual
Balancing Act: Hankook Approaches U.S. Market with Equitable Brand Strategy
When H.Y. (Greg) Pae was promoted to president of Hankook Tire America Corp. last December, he brought with him the requisite international experience. More importantly, though, for a company often considered one of the quietest among tiremakers, Pae brought a strong and enthusiastic marketing background. Previously executive vice president of Hankook Tire Co.’s American regions,
Constant Pressure: Chinese Tires, Internet Pose Threats to Commercial Dealers, Fleets: BFNAT
Chinese Tires, Internet Pose Threats to Commercial Dealers, Fleets: BFNAT
Learner’s Permit: Kumho Sponsorship Puts Brand Before Performance Driving Enthusiasts
Kumho Sponsorship Puts Brand Before Performance Driving Enthusiasts
Glass Half Full: With the Right Outlook – and Training – TPMS Can Boost the Bottom Line
In the real estate industry, experts say there are three primary issues: “location, location, location.” In the tire industry, the mantra for most installations, repairs, etc., is similar: “training, training, training!” The industry, in general, is following the mission to a ‘T’ in dealing with tire pressure monitoring systems. “Training, traditionally, has been important in