Brooks & Drum Get New Jobs
With its massive plant expansion and construction announcement, Bridgestone Americas made some position changes to best manage the process. Steve Brooks, previously vice president of information technology, was named chief project officer, a new position created specifically to lead the construction and start-up of Bridgestone Americas’ new radial OTR tire plant in Graniteville, S.C. Diane
Lanxess India Rubber Facility to Relocate, Create 225 New Jobs
According to Indian media, Lanxess India Pvt Ltd intends to relocate its rubber chemicals facility from Thane in Maharashtra state to Jhagadia, in Gujarat state.
Michelin to Create 1,000 New Jobs in Poland
(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin Poland is to open a new tyre-making line, a logistics centre and production centre in Olsztyn.
Tire Prices, Jobs, Customers on Line With New Tariff
NPR – Next week, the U.S. government will slap a tariff on tires from China, so Kevin Hanagan is urging his customers to buy them now. Hanagan runs a car repair and tire service in Gaithersburg, Md. At the moment, he’s on the phone with someone looking for trailer tires. Hanagan has some for $86
New Michelin Loans Creating 160 Jobs in Canada
Since the Michelin Development programme in Canada’s Greater Waterloo Region was launched two years ago, the scheme has created around 700 potential new jobs and lent close to CA$3 million to local entrepreneurs.
K&R Tire Center to host grand opening of new Flint, MI location
The company said it will have representatives from Goodyear, local customers and dealership representatives on hand to celebrate.
New Inductees Selected for Tire Hall of Fame
Richard Smallwood, retired president and CEO of SRNA, and Mary Sikora, publisher of Scrap Tire News, are the latest inductees.
Discount Tire Acquires Land in Phoenix for New HQ
Discount Tire announced its intent to develop a new corporate headquarters in Phoenix following the acquisition of 35 acres located near Loop 101 and State Route 51. Discount Tire purchased the site at a recent Arizona State Land Department public auction, the company said. Proceeds from the sale will be invested by the state in
Continental Tire Showcases New Partnerships, New Taglines & Dealer Tools
Between relaxing poolside, talking shop and digging their toes into the white, sandy beaches of Punta Cana, Continental Tire GOLD Dealers were rewarded for their success during the company’s 2022 GOLD Dealer Trip to the Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic. During the week-long getaway, 300-plus GOLD dealers and their spouses were
Milwaukee Tool Starts Construction Of New Facility In MS
Milwaukee Tool has announced the construction of its newest facility in Mississippi. Located in Grenada County, Milwaukee Tool’s latest expansion will accommodate the company’s growing power tool accessories and power tool business, and will also serve as a centralized repair facility. The new location will create more than 800 new jobs, and is planned to
