Two-Year Delay for Opening of Lanxess Butyl Rubber Plant
Production at Lanxess AG’s new butyl rubber facility in Singapore was initially scheduled to commence in 2012.
European Truck OE Tyre Demand Down 72.9% in May
European truck OE tyre demand fell at the fastest rate in the world in May (-72.9%), according to recently released Michelin market data.
New Managing Director for Continental Tire Canada
Continental Tire North America appointed Oliver Winschiers to the position of managing director of Continental Tire Canada, effective July 15.
Different Types of Fleet-Dealer Relationships
Conditions of the general economy, and the trucking industry in particular, are forcing many fleets to search for new ways of cutting operating costs and improving efficiencies. One continuing trend is outsourcing. While not a new idea, it is one that is expanding. The chief appeal of outsourcing is reduced fleet payroll by allowing varying
Success Starts at the Top
Even in ancient times the notion of teamwork was a difficult process. Take, for example, "The Iliad," Homer’s story about the ancient Greek King Agamemnon and Achilles, his best warrior. In the story, Agamemnon cares more about proving his power than he does about motivating Achilles to capture Troy, and nearly loses the Trojan War
Vintage Tyres Will Be Exempt from S-Marking Laws, Won’t They?
Continuing Tyres & Accessories recent coverage on the potential impact of the forthcoming s-marking laws, T&A asks what specific impact the rules will have on the vintage tyre market.
U.K. Scrappage Scheme “May Appeal to 1.5 Million”
With a U.K. scrappage incentive scheme to help boost the automotive industry to be introduced next month, information and marketing analysts Experian have evaluated its potential impact.
Union Vote Shakes Titan
(Freeport Journal-Standard) Officials are concerned that Titan Tire CEO Maurice Taylor may decide to close the Freeport plant if the Apr. 30 United Steelworkers election fails to change local union leadership.
Self-Serving?
A little more perspective on the USW’s recent petition to establish a three-year quota on the importation of China-made consumer tires…
Superior Customer Service
In the history of the world, the topic of customer service might not generate as much enthusiasm or interest as, say, global terrorism. But don’t tell that to a businessman – especially a tire dealer – who is battling a badly strained economy for his own survival in the marketplace. These days, businesses will “go