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.
BFNAT Promotes Two
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire has made two appointments within its OTR and agricultural tire groups.
A Record Revival
People always say that we live in a changing world. It seems, however, that the pace is accelerating, especially technology advances that impacts our industry. Sometimes the changes are revolutionary. Other times, evolutions of existing products or practices breathe new life into the already familiar. I thought of this analogy recently while reassembling my old
Toyo Steps Out With New Luxury Line
(Akron/Tire Review) Turning to the upscale luxury market, Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. has launched its new Versado line of luxury high performance tires.
Falken Holds Grand Opening for New Facility
(Akron/Tire Review) On Mar. 12, Falken Tire Corp. held the grand opening of its new 337,000-square foot facility in Fontana, Calif.
New Lubricant Line to Be Promoted as ‘National Value Brand’
(Akron/Tire Review) Old World Industries has introduced a new line of Peak premium motor oils and lubricants that, the company says, fills “the void for a top-quality, national, value-priced brand.”
Fleming Tire Launches New Web Site
(Akron/Tire Review) Fleming Tire of Mars, Pa., has launched a new Web site with the help of ASA Tire Systems, a provider of software for the tire industry.