In Surprise, USW Tags Michelin for Pattern
(Akron/Tire Review) In a surprise move, the United Steelworkers (USW) has tagged Michelin North America (MNA) as the “target company” for its master contract negotiations with tiremakers.
BFNAT Promotes Five in Sales and Marketing
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) has elevated four tire sales and marketing executives to the vice president level and promoted a fifth.
From All Sides: Consumers, Raw Materials Push Tiremakers to be ‘Aggressive’ in Cutting Costs
As corporate executive and COO of a tire unit, Jean-Michel Guillon has a unique perspective of the entire tire industry. COO of Michelin Americas Small Tires (MAST) and executive vice president of Michelin North America (MNA), Guillon has to consider both the operational and sales/marketing sides of the tire business. Guillon started with Groupe Michelin
Clear Distinction: BFNAT Unveils New Branding Strategy at 10th Annual Bizcon
BFNAT Unveils New Branding Strategy at 10th Annual Bizcon
Natural Rubber Demand From Tiremakers Seen Staying Strong
(Akron/Tire Review – CBS MarketWatch) Demand for natural rubber from major tiremakers is likely to remain healthy in the coming months, despite recent bearish signals from the tire industry, traders said June 28.
Tyre Prices – Are We Being Short-Changed?
(Douglasdale, South Africa/S.A. Treads) Recently, we were assigned an interesting challenge.
Conti Holds Firm in Face of Raw Materials Hike
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental AG has joined Bridgestone Corp., Groupe Michelin and other tiremakers in upping their estimates of the impact growing raw material costs are having on financial results.
BFNAT Unveils New Trailer Graphics for Commemorative Convoy
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) is unveiling new graphics for its two tractor trailers participating in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) 50th Interstate anniversary convoy.
NHTSA Asked to Launch Another Notification Program For Firestone Spare Tires
(Akron/Tire Review) Sean E. Kane, president of Safety Research & Strategies, is calling for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate the effectiveness of Firestone ATX and Wilderness AT consumer replacement programs in 2000 and 2001 and launch another consumer notification program.
The ‘Fast Follower’: Alliance ‘Loves’ Niche Markets
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) This year’s Reifen Messe Essen saw Alliance Tire share its stand with exclusive German marketer, Bohnenkamp.