Lines of Distinction?: As Tire Technology Advances, Geographic Boundries Disappear
Our industry – at home and abroad – has been building tires for more than a century. Along the way, we allowed ourselves to be fooled every once in a while by ‘technology’ that really didn’t live up to its billing. One example is the single-ply tire promoted as being as strong as a two-ply
Modi Rubber Clawing its Way Back After Six Years
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) After six idle years the Modi Rubber tyre factory in Modipuram, near the northern Indian city of Meerut, may soon again be a hive of tyre making activity.
Conti Automotive Systems Opens First “Full-Scale” Engineering Centre in Asia
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) In a move that acknowledges the importance of Asian manufacturers to global vehicle production, Continental AG’s Automotive Systems Division has opened its first full-scale integrated engineering centre in the region.
Galgo Focuses on Lean and Mean Organisation
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) In the course of the past years there has been but one important process that has dominated developments in the European pre-cured retreading market: suppliers from outside of Europe are finding it more and more feasible to claim a growing market share to themselves.
Tyre Makers Back to Work in South Africa
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) A decision that resounded as music to the ears of South Africa’s tyre industry was announced on Aug. 17 – the month long strike that brought production at factories belonging several tyre majors to a halt has been resolved.
Tire Workers Back to Work in South Africa
(Akron/Tire Review) With a nudge from vehicle manufacturers, tiremakers in South Africa have apparently settled wage talks with striking workers.
Tyre Safety No Joke in Switzerland
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Car owners take note – a motorist who was caught by the Swiss police with insufficient tread depth on his car tyres has been banned from driving for a month, following the decision of the federal court in Lausanne.
South Africa Tire Strike Over?
(Akron/Tire Review) The three-week old tire manufacturing strike in South Africa may be coming to an end.
Sibur-Russian Tyres Looks for PCR Production Partner
(Staffordshire, U.K./ Tyres & Accessories) Be in no doubt – Russian manufacturer Sibur-Russian Tyres has set its sights on the global market.
Conti to Sponsor SEMA Media Center
(Akron/Tire Review) Continental Tire North America will be the sponsor of the media center at the 2007 SEMA Show.