European End of Life Tyre Recovery Now Above 91%
The ETRMA has confirmed that, last year, the European recovery rate for end of life tyres exceeded 91%, a rate more than 4% higher than the previous year.
Tiremakers Plan Hot Intros at SEMA
Pirelli and Kumho plan to make a splash at the upcoming SEMA Show, with both planning unique product launches.
PTNA Plant Gets Recertified
Pirelli Tire North America has recertified its plant in Rome, Ga., with a number of global quality certifications.
Gori Re-elected to Head Euro Tire Group
Francesco Gori, CEO and managing director of Pirelli Tyre, was re-elected to another three-year term as president of the European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association.
Stapleton’s to Buy Central Tyre
Stapleton’s (Tyre Services) Limited has agreed to buy 56 Central Tyre stores from Pirelli UK Ltd.
Michelin is Leading Online Tyre Brand in 2008
Michelin is once again the leading tyre brand on the Internet, according to research conducted by online analysts Envisional.
Yokohama Rubber May Delay China Expansion
(The Guardian) – Yokohama Rubber Co. may delay a planned output expansion in China by a few months, the president of Japan’s third-largest tyre maker said, as it braces for a further slowdown in demand and potential supply glut.
Rome Plant Gets MIRS Expansion
Pirelli SpA is investing another $15 million to expand its Rome, Ga., automated tire plant.
Nokian Plunges With Russia
(The Moscow Times) Finnish tiremaker Nokian Renkaat is plunging with Russian stocks as the ruble falls and commodity prices tumble, and the decline may not let up as pressure from larger competitors grows.
Central Tyre Gives Away Sensor Caps
Central Tyre depots in the U.K. are offering tyre valve caps that instantly tell drivers whether tyres are the correct pressure as part of a new road safety campaign.