Apollo Tyres’ Chairman Reflects on the Past and Future
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The 34th Apollo Tyres Annual General Meeting, held in the Indian state of Kerala on July 26, was more than merely an occasion on which to report the company’s latest financial results.
Climate Change Fears Reach Formula One Racing
(Akron/Tire Review – The Guardian (UK)) Talking about climate change at a Formula One race might at first glance seem like praising celibacy in a brothel.
JV Partner Sought for India’s TCI
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Indian government’s wholly owned and ailing tyremaker Tyre Corporation of India (TCI) is looking for a joint venture partner to help revive its fortunes.
Toyo Tires and a Happy Meal, Please
(Akron/Tire Review) Buy a Happy Meal, get a set of Toyos. Very, very small Toyos.
Conti Boosts Presence Through Brakes Acquisition
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental’s Automotive Systems Division is bolstering its brakes systems capabilities in both Europe and in emerging markets, particularly Asia, through the acquisition of drum brake manufacturer Automotive Products Italia S.r.l. from the Australian Pacifica Group Ltd.
Goodyear Becomes Contagious Again
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Following the success of its ‘viral’ marketing campaign, first introduced in March 2006, Goodyear has chosen to promote its RunOnFlat tyres around the world through advertising agency Leagas Delaney.
Record Exhibitor Numbers at Tyrexpo Asia ’07
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Russia’s Alimark Ltd. has become the 140th exhibitor to sign up for September’s TyrexpoAsia exhibition in Singapore, breaking all records for the show as it approaches its 10th anniversary.
Hennessy Adds Onboard Training To Changers
(Akron/Tire Review) Hennessy Industries has launched the new Coats OnBoard Operator Training (COBOT), which it calls “a revolutionary new device that brings wheel service training directly to the service technician.”
STL Hires Edington
(Akron/Tire Review) Guy Edington has left Kumho Tire USA and joined Standards Testing Laboratories as director of technology.
Conti Truck Tires Get EPA Nod
(Akron/Tire Review) Three Continental brand medium truck tires have been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for meeting its SmartWay environmental specifications.