Nexen Opens Shanghai Offices, Eyes China Growth
(Akron/Tire Review) Nexen Tire opened a branch office in Shanghai, China, earlier this month, which company officials said, will spur its penetration in the Chinese tire market.
Amerityre Licenses Retread Technology to China Tread Maker
(Akron/Tire Review) Amerityre Corp. has granted a manufacturing license to China’s Qingdao Qizhou Rubber Co.
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.
Kumho Fires Up Production at New China Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) Kumho Tire Co. has officially begun production at its new tire plant in Tianjin, China, near Beijing.
Natural Rubber Demand From Tiremakers Seen Staying Strong
(Akron/Tire Review – CBS MarketWatch) Demand for natural rubber from major tiremakers is likely to remain healthy in the coming months, despite recent bearish signals from the tire industry, traders said June 28.
Kumho Breaks Ground for Third China Plant
(Akron/Tire Review) Kumho Tire Co. has broken ground for its third plant in China, a $150 million facility to be located in Changchun in the Northeast.
Russian Market Gains Additional Brands
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) At first sight it is difficult to tell whether the Tires & Rubber show, held for the ninth time in Moscow recently, is a show for the industry or the trade.
Goodyear Adds Tire Buyer Package in China
(Akron/Tire Review) The Shanghai Daily reported last week that Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has launched a consumer tire service plan in China, responding to a similar scheme unveiled by Groupe Michelin earlier in the week.
Cooper Officially Launches in China, Plans Market-Specific Lines
(Akron/Tire Review) Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.’s great leap into China will now include the Cooper brand being available on the retail market there.
Michelin Launches Roadside Service Program in China
(Akron/Tire Review) Groupe Michelin launched a new service product in China called Sui Ni Xing or “Drive Without Worry,” according to news source China Daily.