Michelin to Up Prices in Japanese Market
Michelin is set to raise prices in Japan across a range of products due to the rising cost of raw materials.
Bridgestone Climbs Nikkei Environment Rankings
Bridgestone Corp. jumped to second place in the 2007 Nikkei Environmental Management Survey in Japan on Dec. 1, 2007.
Pirelli Carlisle Workers to Strike Over Pay
Fifty tyre production staff that are members of the GMB Union, will reportedly strike at Pirelli’s Carlisle tire plant.
Continental Opens 100th Dealership in China
Continental Tire opened its 100th dealership in China in mid-December.
Al Dobowi Deepens its roots in Africa
The Al Dobowi Group has decided to increase its presence in Africa by opening offices, warehouses and service centres in Ethiopia to cover the Ethiopian, Djiboutian and Somalian markets.
Automechanika Shanghai Deemed Major Success
The third Automechanika Shanghai was attended by nearly 22,000 trade visitors from 103 countries and regions, according to organizers.
Tyre Majors Plan Big Investments This Year
(Hindu Business Line) After nearly a decade, the Indian tyre manufacturing sector is set to commit major investments towards capacity expansion in 2008.
China Protests Anti-Dumping Ruling
China is seriously protesting the recent U.S. Commerce Department preliminary ruling that it has been dumping OTR tires on the U.S. market.