TIA Hires David Zielasko as VP of Marketing and Communications
The Tire Industry Association has named David Zielasko, former Tire Business editorial director and publisher, as vice president of marketing and communications.
The Driving Trend of Driverless Vehicles
In the early 1980s, Bill Gates shared his vision that there would someday be a small computer – a “personal computer” – on every desk and in every home.
Bally’s, Paris Host Hotels for Global Tire Expo
Both Bally’s Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas will serve as host hotels for the 2017 Global Tire Expo- powered by TIA.
Nexen Plans to Succeed with Focus on Improved Brand Image
Kyle Roberts is director of marketing for Nexen Tire America Inc., the Diamond Bar, Calif.-based country headquarters of South Korean tiremaker Nexen Tire Corp. A newcomer to the tire industry, the 38-year-old Roberts spent many years in key marketing posts in other B2B/B2C businesses like office furniture. He is charged with boosting the company’s fortune
Top 10 Goal Spurs Nexen Growth
The Heung-A Tire Co. was established in 1942 in what is now South Korea, and became that country’s very first tire manufacturer. The name today is Nexen Tire Corp., a Korean derivative of “next” and “century,” which constantly points the company in one direction – forward. With a marked goal of becoming a global Top
Bromfield, Gaetz Discuss Toyo’s Future Plans
At last month’s Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., Tire Review had the chance to sit down with Roy Bromfield, COO, and Randy Gaetz, vice president of sales for Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. The men shed some light on the tire industry as a whole, as well as Toyo’s goals and position in the market.
Hankook Outlines Plans for Growth
By 2018, Hankook Tire hopes to be the 5th largest tire manufacturer worldwide. The tiremaker has also set a goal to become a Tier 1 premium brand company as well as grow from $6.8 billion in 2013 to $14.3 billion in 2020. “We won’t get there unless you help us and we help you,” Shawn
Fast-Growing Nexen Tire Sets Sights High With New Plant
South Korea’s oldest tire manufacturer isn’t what you might assume. Originally established in 1942 as Heung-A Tire, the company now known as Nexen Tire Corp. is celebrating 70 years in business this year, and has ambitious growth plans for its future.Included within the highly automated Changnyeong tire factory’s 4.65 million square feet of floor space
Industry Report
Master contract talks between Bridgestone Americas Holding (BAH) and the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) shattered Nov. 13 after union negotiators walked out of a bargaining meeting claiming the company’s contract proposal was "so far off the mark" and setting the stage for a possible strike at BAH tire plants across North America.