Bridgestone Will Expand Akron Tech Center with New Test Track
The new tire testing facility will support ongoing research and play a role in the tire development work taking place across the Akron campus by allowing teammates the opportunity to drive prototypes firsthand and quickly understand the performance enhancements necessary for the tires they are designing, the company said.
Nexen Tire Hosts Tech Center Grand Opening, Showcases R&D & Commitment to North America
Nexen Tire Corp. celebrated the grand opening of its Technology Center in Richfield, OH, this week, showcasing its technological muscle and commitment to the North American marketplace.
Gallery: Nexen Tire Tech Center Grand Opening
Nexen Tire America celebrated the grand opening of its Tech Center in Richfield, Ohio, on Wednesday, capping off a banner year for the South Korean tiremaker. Look through highlights from the opening ceremony and tour the high-tech center.
Kenda Hosts American Tech Center Open House
Kenda USA is busy developing products for the North American market at its North American Technical Center (KATC) in Green, Ohio, near Akron. On June, 20, the tiremaker invited distributors, tire dealers and media to tour the 500,000-square-foot facility. Following its ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 2015, Kenda has significantly developed the tech center with new
Goodyear Moving Luxembourg Tech Center
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has partnered with the Luxembourg government and IEE to build an “automotive campus” in Luxembourg where it will relocate its European tech center, Tyres & Accessories reports. About 1,500 non-manufacturing Goodyear employees, including roughly 1,000 scientists, engineers and technicians from its innovation center, regional and global functions based in Luxembourg
Kenda Brings New Tech Center to the Akron Area
Kenda USA is calling Green, Ohio, home to its new Kenda American Technology Center. The tiremaker hosted a ribbon cutting and pre-opening preview with Kenda executives and government officials on Nov. 9 at the new facility, just minutes from Akron and Kenda’s Martin Wheel Co. Back to the Rubber City “We feel that Akron is
