U.S. Launches China Tire Dumping Probe
(Akron/Tire Review) The Commerce Department formally announced that it was launching a probe into charges that Chinese OTR tiremakers are selling their tires in the U.S. at below fair market prices, and whether Chinese government subsidies allow the offshore tire companies to sell at such prices.
Anti-Dumping Probe Raises China’s Ire
(Akron/Tire Review) China’s Ministry of Commerce has stated its “firm” objection to U.S. anti-dumping and anti-subsidy charges related to tires imported from that country.
Great Leap Forward?: Recall, Rebate Change Will Impact Tire Market. But How?
Get used to seeing the word “China” in this issue. You can’t swing a useless semicolon without hitting it. It wasn’t intentional, just an odd confluence of events. Our cover feature, which looks at today’s new breed of imported tires, was decided some time ago. The recall and the change to China’s export taxes and
Kumho Plans Major Capacity Boost at New Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) South Korea’s Kumho Tire Co. already plans to expand annual capacity at its brand new Changchun plant, nearly doubling tire build from 3.15 million to 6.3 million tires.
FTS Clarifies Recall Population Change
(Akron/Tire Review) To clarify some points made in a story posted on our Web site on July 25 (Recall Population Reduced, Tiremaker Claims No Impact on Business), Foreign Tire Sales says it did not send a letter to NHTSA regarding a proposed recall of a smaller group of its tires.
Recall Population Reduced, Tiremaker Claims No Impact on Business
(Akron/Tire Review) Even as the Chinese manufacturer continues to claim there are no quality problems with its tires, certain light truck/SUV tires produced by Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. are still being recalled in the U.S., though apparently not in the same numbers as originally stated.
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.
Balancing Act: Hankook Approaches U.S. Market with Equitable Brand Strategy
When H.Y. (Greg) Pae was promoted to president of Hankook Tire America Corp. last December, he brought with him the requisite international experience. More importantly, though, for a company often considered one of the quietest among tiremakers, Pae brought a strong and enthusiastic marketing background. Previously executive vice president of Hankook Tire Co.’s American regions,
Recall Plan Submitted, NHTSA Reviewing It
(Akron/Tire Review) Even as Chinese tiremaker Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. continues to deny any wrong-doing, importer Foreign Tire Sales has reportedly submitted to NHTSA a plan for the recall of as many as 450,000 allegedly defective tires.
USW, Titan File China Trade Complaint
(Akron/Tire Review) The USW and Titan International have joined forces in a formal trade practices complaint against imported China-made OTR tires.