Tiremaker Shares Gain as Rubber Costs Decline
(Akron/Tire Review – Bloomberg) Rubber planters in Asia are tapping trees faster than ever, pushing down prices and helping a recovery in shares of tiremakers Bridgestone Corp., Groupe Michelin and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Great Googly Moogly: What Are the Hot Tire Search Trends? Just Google It.
Steve Rushin, a columnist for Sports Illustrated, recently explored the wonders of Google’s new Trends service. Rushin put Trends to the test with a series of sports-related terms. He found, for example, that residents of Dublin, Ireland, Google “golf tips” and “Guinness” more than folks anywhere else in the world. Ever wonder what city Googles
Partner in Growth: Focus on Cost Reduction, Service to Squeeze Profits Out of Ag Tire Market
The last two years set records in the agricultural history book. Unprecedented farm income growth, high commodity prices and unrelenting production demands in 2004 and 2005 resulted in strong equipment sales. And, those strong farm implement sales boosted the ag tire replacement market. But, the pendulum, now, is swinging the other way. According to the
Firestone Locations Now Accepting Wright Express Card From Fleets
(Akron/Tire Review) The retail and commercial operations division of Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) announced that 5,000 participating Firestone retail and commercial locations are now accepting the Wright Express Universal Card.
Turanza Gets OE Spot on 2007 Prius
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone Turanza EL40002 tires will be OE on the 2007 Toyota Prius Touring Edition.
Union, Goodyear Back to the Table, Remain Far Apart
(Akron/Tire Review) Even as both sides continue to pick over the fine points of the United Steelworkers (USW) new three-year master contract with Michelin North America, Goodyear and the Steelworkers reportedly remain far apart in their contract talks.
MNA/USW Contract Includes Reduced Pay, No Layoffs or Closings Allowed
(Akron/Tire Review – Ft. Wayne Journal/AP) A muddled future became a lot clearer for more than 1,100 workers at the Michelin North America’s plant in Woodburn late Saturday.
BFNAT Sponsors Indy 500 Sweepstakes
(Akron/Tire Review) Consumers who visit one of 19 Firestone Complete Auto Care stores in the Detroit metropolitan area will have a chance to enter the “WCSX Classic Rock Cruiser” sweepstakes and win a trip to see the Indianapolis 500.
MBE Winner Praises Fundraising Efforts of First Stop Dealers
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The founder of a charity improving life for handicapped and impoverished African youngsters has praised the efforts of six First Stop tyre dealerships for helping her receive an MBE.
TIA Announces 2006 Hall of Fame Inductees
(Akron/Tire Review) The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the members of the 2006 Tire Industry Hall of Fame.