Brand Overhaulin’: Cooper Promotes New Run-Flats and Brand Approach
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The biggest news from Cooper’s stand was the U.S.-based company’s decision to launch run-flat technology into the European market.
One-On-One With The New Dunlop (Apollo)
(Douglasdale, South Africa/S.A. Treads) Speculation surrounding the 100% acquisition of Dunlop Tyres SA by Indian-based Apollo Tyres continues to circulate. What prompted this important development and how will it change the face of this popular South African tyre manufacturer and its loyal dealer network?
Rapra Technology Names New Vice President, Managing Director
(Akron/Tire Review) Rapra Technology, a wholly owned European subsidiary of the Smithers Group, an independent testing, consulting and research organization, has announced the appointment of Hugh D. Pace as vice president and managing director.
Chinese Firm Joins TRIB
(Akron/Tire Review) Chinese retreading product manufacturer Maxlink Corp., based in Guangdong Province, has joined TRIB as the group’s 457th member.
European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Form New Association
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers have held the first meeting of the newly formed European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association or ETRMA.
European Manufacturer Association Changes Its Name
(Akron/Tire Review) The former BLIC (Bureau de Liaison des Industries du Caoutchouc) has changed its name to European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA).
USW and Titan Seem Together on CTNA Plant Buy
(Akron/Tire Review) Not surprisingly, the United Steelworkers (USW), which is facing difficult contract and cutback talks with Continental Tire North America (CTNA), publicly “welcomed” news that Titan International is seeking to buy CTNA’s Bryan, Ohio, OTR plant.
Titan in the Ring to Buy CTNA OTR Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) Titan International Inc. announced this morning that it has officially entered into negotiations aimed at purchasing Continental Tire North America’s (CTNA) OTR tire plant in Bryan, Ohio.
Kumho Asiana Celebrates 60 Years, Sets Goals
(Akron/Tire Review – Korea Times) Corporate competitiveness is determined by speed, not by volume, Kumho Asiana Group chairman Park Sam-koo told employees Thursday.
ASE to Manage NASTF
(Akron/Tire Review – aftermarketNews.com) Many changes are afoot at the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF), the not-for-profit group that takes responsibility for identifying and rectifying gaps in the availability and accessibility of automotive service information and tools to independent repair shops.