Kumho to Title Sponsor Man U. Visit to Korea
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) In an attempt to boost its sports marketing profile, Kumho Tires has invited phenomenally popular football team Manchester United to participate in a friendly game that the tyremaker is title sponsoring.
Guangzhou Pearl River – Six Brands, One Company
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Guangzhou Pearl River Rubber Tyre Ltd. is the product of a Chinese-international joint venture.
AAIA, Lang Combine Resources for Single Aftermarket Analysis
(Akron/Tire Review) The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) is teaming up with Lang Marketing Resources to conduct a more detailed analysis of the U.S. automotive aftermarket.
Thai Hua Rubber Set to Tap the Boom
(India/Rubber Asia) A leading rubber producer and exporter of Thailand, Thai Hua Rubber (THR) is making vigorous efforts to emerge as a top global player by tapping the enduring NR boom to its maximum.
IISRP AGM: From Delhi to Moscow With New Resolve
(India/Rubber Asia) The curtain went down on the 48th AGM of the International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers Inc (IISRP), the world’s most powerful body of synthetic rubber community, with a renewed commitment to unitedly take on the global challenges facing the industry.
Price Fixing Charges Reveal Rubbery Figures
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The European Commission has raided the premises of a number of rubber product manufacturers, including several also involved in tyre production, as part of a global investigation into price fixing practices.
PTNA Replaces Chairman and CEO
(Akron/Tire Review) Few knew he was even there, but Kevin Riddett has left Pirelli Tire North America, where he served as chairman and CEO, replaced by former Goodyear executive Hugh Pace.
Hankook Passes the 100 Million Mark in China
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) In late March, Hankook Tire celebrated a significant milestone – the 100 millionth tyre manufactured by the company in China came off the production line at Hankook’s Jiaxing facility in Zhejiang Province.
Titan Sponsors ARCA Racer
(Akron/Tire Review) Titan Tire has gotten into the racing business, announcing its sponsorship of ARCA Re/Max series driver Billy Leslie for 10 races this season.
New Cooper Captain Steers Steady Ship
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) As Cooper Tire’s motorsports season ramps up, Tyres & Accessories met with Cooper Tire & Rubber Europe managing director Julian Baldwin.