Self-Inflation Device Scoops 2009 Technology Awards
The Self Inflating Tire (SIT), developed by Coda Development, has walked away with the Tire Technology of the Year award at the Tire Technology Awards for Innovation and Excellence 2009, presented at Tire Technology Expo in Hamburg, Germany on Feb. 18.
Michelin Net Income Falls 53.8%
Groupe Michelin has reported that group sales fell 2.9% in 2008, and 16% in the final quarter.
Continental AG’s Bischoff Wants Tire Investor, Focus Reports
(Bloomberg) Continental AG deputy chairman Werner Bischoff still favors finding an investor for the auto supplier’s tire unit even after a rejection by Pirelli SpA, Focus magazine reported, citing the labor representative.
India Domestic Tyremakers in for More Competition
(Hindu Business Line) Domestic tyre producers will have to face, once again, increased competition as the government has started issuing licences to allow import of truck and bus radial tyres.
SEMA Show 2008 – A European Prespective
As the world reels from the effects of the global economic slowdown, many may have wondered if this would have had a negative effect on SEMA 2008’s tyres, wheels and equipment section supported by the Tire Industry Association (TIA).
Where Will Prices Go in 2009?
For the last six years prices have only gone one way – up.
Hankook Tire Nominated Member of ETRMA
Hankook Tire has been officially nominated concordantly as a corporate member by the Board of Directors of the European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA).
Smithers Hires HR Vice President
Michael Polovick has joined The Smithers Group based in Akron as vice president of human resources, a newly created position.
SEMA, SEMA, SEMA
Back from SEMA 2008…no worse for the wear (gratefully).
Opening Day Brings Tire Rollouts
Opening day of SEMA 2008 was a busy one in the South Hall, with a number of key tire introductions rolled out by exhibitors.