Executive Interview with Richard Smallwood, President and CEO Sumitomo Rubber North America
Smallwood shares his view on Falken’s recent price increases, the growth of the light truck segment and the brand’s relationship with ATD.
TBC Brands Introduces Sumitomo ST719 All-Position Tire
The new Sumitomo ST719 all-position tire is designed for metro and regional applications.
Tire Industry Mergers, Joint Ventures and FTC Approval
This year, we’ve seen four major tire manufacturers join together to streamline the distribution of their products through a joint venture. But how are these JVs approved? Here’s how it works.
Falken Tires Announces Price Increase, Dealer Program Enhancements
Sumitomo Rubber North America announced price increases to certain lines and enhancements to its Falken Tire-brand dealer programs.
NHTSA Overturns Falken Truck Tire Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has exempted Falken Tires from a recall of more than 5,000 of its truck tires.
New Sailun, Sumitomo Truck Tires at MATS
The Mid-America Trucking Show kicks off March 22 where Sailun and Sumitomo products will be on display.
Sumitomo Recalls 138 Kelly Brand Tires
Sumitomo Rubber USA is recalling 138 Kelly Armorsteel KDA tires.
TBC Brands, Sumitomo Truck Tires to Participate in 2018 Technology and Maintenance Council
Sumitomo truck tires will be on view at the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in from March 5-8 in Atlanta, Georgia, where TBC Brands is sponsoring a commercial truck tire giveaway.
Michelin, Sumitomo Announce Massive Distribution Partnership
A focus on better service, faster delivery and a coast-to-coast footprint is driving the new partnership between Michelin North America Inc. and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas. The newly announced 50-50 partnership creates the second largest wholesale distribution network in the U.S., and includes Mexico.
Sumitomo Receives Digital Tech Award for New App
Sumitomo Rubber North America has been presented with Ventana Research’s 2017 Leadership Award for Digital Technology for their work on an innovative iPad app.
Falken as OE for Volkswagen Polo in EU
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. has announced that Falken has been selected as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the sixth-generation Volkswagen Polo, a vehicle sold in Europe.
Sumitomo Reveals Smart Tire Roadmap
Sumitomo is hard at work on the tire of the future with their “smart tire” roadmap, first unveiled at the Tokyo Motor show. Keeping tires in tip-top shape, enhanced safety, and improved material durability are among the major areas the company is researching to push the boundaries of what’s possible in tire technology.
