Sumitomo Recalls Nearly 6,000 Falken Pro G5 CSV Tires
Sumitomo Rubber USA (Sumitomo) announced it is recalling 5,814 Falken Pro G5 CSV tires. An inadequate sulfur level in the tread base compound prevented proper curing of the tread base rubber which the manufacturer says may lead to the tread separating from the tire, causing vehicle instability – increasing the risk of a crash. See
Falken Tires To Launch Commercial Van Sizes In Wildpeak H/T02, A/T3W
Falken Tires has launched multiple sizes for the commercial van segment in both Wildpeak H/T02 and A/T3W. Two sizes in the Wildpeak H/T02 – 235/65R16C and 225/75R16C – with the same sizes in Wildpeak A/T3W – will become available for Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster van fitments beginning in August. In addition, coming in 2023
Sumitomo Rubber North America Announces Price Increases
Sumitomo Rubber North America will increase prices in the US and Canada on Falken-brand passenger, light truck and medium truck products and implement online adjustments on a per-size basis. The price increase will be effective July 1, 2022. Sumitomo says several factors have driven the need for this price increase including increased costs in both
Sumitomo Recalls Almost 7,000 Sumitomo and Falken Tires
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Sumitomo and Falken tires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said a deformation may occur in the tires near the bead, which could result in bead separation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, “New Pneumatic
Sumitomo Rubber North America Announces Price Increase
Sumitomo Rubber North America announced it will increase prices in the US and other markets on Falken and Ohtsu brand passenger, light truck and medium truck tires as well as implementing inline adjustments on a per size basis. The price increase will be effective March 1, 2022. Several factors have driven the need for this
Falken Tires Named Sponsor of Monster Energy Supercross
Falken Tires will return to the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series as an official sponsor joining sister brand Dunlop Motorcycle Tires. The two brands will work together on a dual-branded activation at nine rounds of the exciting stadium and in-field racetrack series. Falken Tires and Dunlop Motorcycle tires are expanding their commitment together to
SRNA Promotes Toby Beiner to Chief Financial Officer
New Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA) President and CEO Darren Thomas has appointed Toby Beiner as chief financial officer, overseeing both Falken Tires and Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, effective immediately. Prior to his time at SRNA, Beiner earned his MBA from the University of Southern California and served in several senior-level financial management roles including controller
Sumitomo to Increase Prices Effective Jan. 1
The price increase will be on Falken, Ohtsu and private brand passenger and light truck tires in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.
Sumitomo’s Smallwood to Retire; Darren Thomas to Succeed Him
Sumitomo Rubber North America President and CEO Richard Smallwood will retire and Darren Thomas will take over his role on Jan, 1, 2022, the company said.
Sumitomo Rubber North America Raises Prices
The price increase of up to 15%, driven by a dramatic increase in cost, went into effect on Oct. 15.
12 Rubber Companies Commit to Human Rights, No Deforestation
As members of GPSNR, each company’s policies have components such as respecting human rights, increased production efficiency and more.
Sumitomo Rubber North America Announces Price Increases
The company said several factors have driven the need for this price increase including increased costs in transportation, labor and raw materials in addition to other market factors.
