One-On-One With Claudio Boezio of Continental
(Douglasdale, South Africa/Southern Africa Treads) When we first met Claudio Boezio in early 2005, he had just assumed responsibility for Continental Tyre SA in his role as MD.
Textile Firm Enters Tyre Business
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Indian textiles company Gupta Synthetics seems set to be entering the tyre raw materials market after announcing plans to invest 2.23 billion rupees (≤25.5 million) to set up a nylon tyre cord fabric (NTCF)-making and nylon filament yarn (NFY)-making factory in the city of Silvassa.
Dunlop Looks to BEML for Heavy Tyres Deal
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Dunlop India Ltd. is reportedly taking steps to enter the OTR tyre market by cooperating with Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. and Coal India Ltd.
Indian Government to Make ISI Mark Mandatory
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Luxury car imports into India could slow down after the Indian government circulated plans to require all replacement and OE tyres to bear the ISI mark.
Michelin Keen to Enter the OEM Space in India
(Akron/Tire Review – The Hindu) Global tiremaker Groupe Michelin is keen to enter the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) space of the Indian passenger car and truck markets.
MRF Considering Price Rise
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Indian tyre maker MRF Ltd. is considering a price rise of up to 6% to meet a sharp increase in rubber and oil prices, a top official said.
Michelin India Forging Ahead With Radial Truck, Bus Market
(Akron/Tire Review – India Times) In an interview with the India Times, Michelin India CEO Herve Dub said the tiremaker is moving forward with its India strategy after leaving its cooperative venture with Apollo Tyres.
Globalization: Can We Survive the Onslaught?
(Douglasdale, South Africa/S.A. Treads) Never before has the trend of Globalization been more acutely felt. In the context of the tyre industry, Globalization began almost a century ago, when manufacturing giants such as the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. began establishing operations outside of its home base, the U.S.
India Struggles With Tire Exports
(Akron/Tire Review – Financial Times of India) In 2001, Ford had to recall 50,000 brand new Explorers to replace Goodyear and Michelin tyres that were suspected to have been damaged on the assembly line conveyor belt.
Tyre Importers Accused of ‘Dumping’ In India
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Indian tyre lobby has convinced the government to initiate anti-dumping proceedings against imports from China and Thailand.