New Biorubber Research Center Officially Underway
Bridgestone Americas Inc. officially broke ground today for its Biorubber Process Research Center in Mesa, Ariz., which will lead company research and development in the use of the guayule plant as a potential alternative natural rubber source. "We’re thrilled to see our months of planning and hard work come to fruition with this groundbreaking," said
Titan, USW Come to Terms on New Four-Year Contract
There will be labor peace at Titan International’s three tire plants for the next four years as the tire and wheel maker and the USW came to terms on a new contract. The pact covers Titan’s plants in Des Moines, Freeport, Ill., and Bryan, Ohio. The Freeport and Bryan plants have been working without a
Ingersoll Rand Releases New Cordless Impactool
Ingersoll Rand said the latest addition to its IQV20 Series cordless tool family, the W5130 3/8-inch 20V Mid-Torque Impactool, offers high performance, long-lasting durability and the versatility to access tight spots in multiple locations. Modeled after the W7150 1/2-inch High-Torque Cordless Impactool, the W5130 boasts 190 foot-pounds of torque and a length of just 6.6
Stability control and Brake Jobs
Automotive technology continues to evolve in several directions. While many manufacturers are concentrating on electric and hybrid technology, higher mileage, and smaller and lighter vehicles, others are focused on performance, horsepower and ever-higher top speeds.
Jobs Not Saved or Created by Tariff, TIA Says
The just-expired Section 421 tariff on imported China-produced consumer tires failed to save or add new tire worker jobs, TIA said in a statement issued Sept. 27. At the same time, TIA said that its favors "free and open markets with level playing fields." In its statement, TIA pointed to a report by the Peterson
Canadian Mystery, Expensive Repairs and New Car Sales
What exactly is happening in Nova Scotia? Is Michelin North America really looking to expand its Waterville plant? Is another major manufacturer moving into town? Perhaps another company wants more plant floor space? Or is it all just much ado about nothing? For months, provincial and Kings County officials have been meeting and discussing and
New N.C. Dealer Opens First Location
Patrick Tire, located in Rockingham, N.C., celebrated its grand opening last week.
Babcox Media Launches aftermarketjobs.com
Akron, Ohio-based Babcox Media has launched aftermarketjobs.com, an automotive aftermarket-specific online job portal. For aftermarket employers, aftermarketjobs.com offers a cost-effective resource for promoting open positions within their companies, while at the same time directly reaching prospective employees who are already involved in this dynamic and competitive market. aftermarketjobs.com will be managed by veteran Babcox sales
Bridgestone Unveils New Akron Tech Center
At a grand opening ceremony yesterday, Bridgestone Americas unveiled its new $100 million Americas Technical Center in Akron, Ohio.
More on Michelin: New OTR Plant Timetable ‘Aggressive’
The tiremaker has an “aggressive timeframe” for its new radial OTR tire plant in S.C., with groundbreaking slated in the next week and initial tire production taking place by the end of 2013.