Shandong Linglong Reports Being Top Chinese Exporter in 2009

Using statistics gathered by the tire branch of the China Rubber Industry Association, Shandong Linglong reports the value of its export deliveries reached RMB 4.139 billion (£394.4 million, $606.5 million) in 2009 on the back of an export delivery volume of 12.969 million units, giving the company an export income of more than US$600 million for the second consecutive year.

This is, the company says, the largest of any tire company in China – Shandong Linglong comments that average export delivery value for the Chinese tire industry last year was RMB 3.718 billion (£354.3 million, $544.8 million) and average export volume was 11,748,000 units. The company’s total sales revenue for both domestic and export markets was RMB 13.1 billion (£1.25 billion, $1.92 billion).

Commenting on business conditions during 2009 and making specific reference to the financial crisis and the U.S. import duties, Shandong Linglong says it implemented “some measures to take advantage of the opportunity, turning crises into opportunities.” Specifically, the company says it adjusted its product structure, optimized external trade, made the most of diversified international markets and upped its activities in marketing its products internationally. (Tyres & Accessories)

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Ryan Waldron as president of the company's Americas business unit, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart. He succeeds Steven R. McClellan, who retired on April 1.

"At Goodyear, our customers are at the center of everything we do, and in Ryan Waldron, we have a customer-centric, execution-focused business leader with a deep understanding of both the marketplace and all aspects of our business, as well as a proven track record of delivering results," Stewart said. "I am thrilled to announce him as president of Goodyear's Americas business and have enormous confidence that under his leadership, both the company and our customers will reach even greater levels of success."