Pirelli-Russian Technologies JV Agreement Signed in Moscow
On Nov. 6, Pirelli and Russian Technologies State Corporation signed an agreement formalising a joint venture between the two companies.
Union Reports Layoffs Coming at U.S. Goodyear-Dunlop Factory
The Goodyear-Dunlop tyre manufacturing plant in Tonawanda, N.Y. is soon to experience its first round of layoffs in nearly 30 years, say union officials.
ATC Eyes Smaller Parcel in Ephrata for OTR Plant
American Tire Corp.’s super-secret $500 million OTR plant project has reportedly taken another step toward reality.
Bridgestone Opens Carbon Black Plant in Mexico
Bridgestone Corp. Officially opened its new Mexico Carbon Manufacturing SA DE CV carbon black plant last week.
Pirelli Announces Further Investment in Romania
Pirelli’s sees its new industrial centre in Romania’s automotive sector as strategic for the company’s future growth in the emerging East European markets.
Ceat May Set Up Radial Tyre Plant in Gujarat
(IANS) Tyre maker Ceat Ltd., the Rs.26-billion flagship company of the diversified RPG group, is planning a new radial tyre manufacturing plant, and is considering Gujarat, Thailand, as the location.
Toyo Plant Receives ISO Certification
Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing, Inc. (TNA) received ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System Standards certification by Houston-based Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance.
Kumho Plant Gets Additional Grant
The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority recently learned about some unexpected grant money for the Kumho Tire manufacturing plant, which broke ground earlier this year in the Sofkee Industrial Park in south Bibb County.
Apollo Official Quoted as Saying Gy
Truth or fiction? Indian media outlet DNA has quoted an unnamed ‘senior’ Apollo Tyres official as saying the company has not put a stop to its planned plant in Gy
Goodyear Reducing Truck Tyre Production in Luxembourg
The output of truck tyres from Goodyear’s facility in Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, will be significantly reduced until the end of this year.