Michelin to Host U.S. Rugby Match
Sports fans in the U.S. are soon to be treated to the thrills of rugby, thanks to Michelin North America.
Potential Scam Targets SEMA Members, Exhibitors
(SEMA eNews) The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has reason to believe that www.expo-guide.com, a company operating out of Mexico, is targeting SEMA Show exhibitors and SEMA members to purchase a three-year commitment of advertising that is cleverly disguised as an offer of a free directory listing.
Tire Prices and Turbulence
Pirelli execs, say news reports out of Europe, are not ruling out additional tire price increases in both the third and fourth quarters of this year.
Back to the Future
Thinking back on the recent Bridgestone-Toyo alliance announcement, I suggested that we shouldn’t read too much into that deal.
TR Launches Industry’s First Blog
Tire Review has launched the industry’s first tire publication blog – the One Way Street Blog, featured on its Web site at www.tirereview.com.
Gigantic Wheels Turning Titan Tire Factory Into a Hub of New Activity
(Toledo Blade) Bryan, Ohio, the Williams County seat, already home to the Etch A Sketch drawing toy and Dum Dum pops, soon will have a third claim to fame: gigantic tires.
Notes & Scribbles
Almost let the month get away without noting that May was the 20th anniversary of Bridgestone Corp.’s purchase of Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. for a then unheard of $2.6 billion.
BFNAT Safety Scholars Video Contest Opens May 27
The 2008 Safety Scholars Video Contest, sponsored by Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, will start accepting student-made, safety-themed videos on May 27.
Random Notes from Essen
Just got back from Germany where I was able to spend a few hours at the fabled Reifen Essen, perhaps the best industry tradeshow I have ever attended.
Tyre-Spiking Stops Fuel Thieves in Their Tracks
(Times of London) Petrol station owners are installing “stinger” devices to puncture the tyres of drivers who fail to pay for fuel after a sharp increase in incidents in recent months.