Speak Up to Stop Unfair Trade
(Huffington Post) [The following commentary by USW President Leo Gerrard was published on the Huffington Post yesterday]
Apollo Chairman Speaks on ‘Signs of Revival’
While addressing shareholders at the Apollo Tyres Annual General Meeting, company chairman Onkar S. Kanwar expounded upon what Apollo has gained and learned in the past year.
Dunlop Aircraft Appoints China Plant Head
Dunlop Taikoo (Jinjiang) Aircraft Tyres Co. appointed KK Chan as general manager of its new aircraft retreading and new tyre distribution facility in China.
Regulatory Revolution Leaves Enforcement Challenge
When the news that the European authorities were about to agree a new set of regulations for tyre noise, rolling resistance, wet-braking and labeling a month ago, Tyres & Accessories noted that early versions of the draft laws had (in 2008) provoked criticism from within the tyre manufacturing industry.
Michelin Leads Clean Air Green Tour
Michelin North America has teamed up with the “Clean Air Green Tour” to educate consumers on the benefits of environmentally friendly products.
Reports: Schaeffler Wants Conti Chairman Out or New Board
The ongoing struggle between Continental AG and its major shareholder, Schaeffler Group, took a new twist yesterday when the Financial Times reported that Schaeffler wanted to force our Conti’s supervisory board chairman, Hubertus von Gr
Titan Forced to Layoffs
Despite optimistic predictions for 2009, Titan Tire has been hit by the economic downturn.
Fast Flat Repair: Product Launched at SEMA Promises TPMS Compatibility
One can get overwhelmed visiting Las Vegas, not to mention hitting the SEMA and AAPEX shows. If a company has a new product or service, it’s hard to attract anyone’s attention, especially a potential customer or the media. The 2008 edition was no exception. However, there was one new product that caught the eye of
Making Winter Tires Mandatory Not Fair to Everyone, Says O’Brien
(The Western Star) Government Services Minister Kevin O’Brien says he’s not convinced winter tires should be forced on drivers in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Superior Industries to Close Factory, Cut 29% of Workforce
Aluminium wheel manufacturer Superior Industries International has announced the closure of its factory in Pittsburg, Kansas.