Toyo to Build New Facility, Increase Capacity
A new manufacturing facility in Asia and increased capacity in North America have been announced by Toyo Tire & Rubber in order to reinforce its tyre business’s global supply system.
Fuzzy ‘Fix’: Ill-Placed Countervailing Duties Counter to Free Market Economy
Been thinking about this whole Chinese tire-International Trade Commission/Commerce Department matter. And it is a difficult one, to be sure. I am not necessarily a fan, for instance, of good manufacturing jobs leaving these shores. But I do understand – and agree with – the concept of a Free Market Economy. You know, the one
Awards Recognise Eco-Friendly Innovations
The inaugural Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence were presented at the recent Tire Technology Expo, in Cologne and there was a marked emphasis on environmentally friendly technologies and products.
Bekaert to Acquire 100% Ownership of Turkey’s Beksa
Multinational manufacturer of tyre reinforcement and other materials, NV Bekaert SA, has announced its upcoming acquisition of the 50% share in Turkish steel cord and metal fibre manufacturer Beksa Celik Kord Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. that it currently holds jointly with Turkish conglomerate Haci √mer Sabanci Holding A.S.
Sentaida Opens New Miami Warehouse
Sentaida International opened a new distribution facility in Miami.
China’s Inflation Hits American Price Tags
(The New York Times) China’s latest export is inflation.
Firestone: Helping or Hurting Liberians?
(Editor’s Note: This opinion piece by author Dave Zirin, the response by Dan Adomitis, president of Bridgestone Americas Holding’s Firestone Natural Rubber Co., and Zirin’s response in return were all published in the Los Angles Times and on the L.A. Times’ Web site. Zirin’s original opinion piece appeared on Jan. 20, while Adomitis’ response and Zirin’s retort appeared on Jan. 29)
Cooper Partners with Professional Bull Riders
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. will partner with Professional Bull Riders, Inc., the organizer and promoter of the world’s premier professional bull riding events, to be the official tire of the PBR through its 2009 Built Ford Tough Series season.
First Reifen China Attracts Over 5,800 Visitors
The organisers of the first Reifen China exhibition have published visitor attendance and exhibitor numbers from the inaugural “Asian Essen Show.”
Hercules to Launch 3 New SUV Lines
Hercules Tire International president Joe Recchia has announced that the Canada-based company will use its Tyrexpo Africa exhibit to introduce three new SUV lines.