YRC Makes North America Management Change
The Yokohama Rubber Co. has made several changes in senior management responsibilities, as decided at the August 8, meeting of the board of directors. Among them is the announcement that Hikomitsu Noji, former CEO of Yokohama Tire Corp. of North America, will return to Japan to become president of Yokohama Rubber’s tire business. Takaharu Fushimi
Yokohama Plant Construction Underway
Yokohama Tire Corp.’s plant in West Point, Miss., is on schedule to complete phase one construction and begin operations by October 2015, reports The Dispatch. The facility is the first manufacturing plant the tiremaker has built from the ground up in the U.S. In total, the plant is a four-phase project. The other three phases
YRC Up YoY
The Yokohama Rubber Co. announced increases in its net sales, operating income and net income for the first half of 2014. According to the tiremaker, net income climbed 38.4% over the same period of the previous year to 18 billion yen; on a 23.8% increase in operating income to 23.6 billion yen; and a 5.3%
Prep for Winter
With summer in full swing, it’s easy to forget about the frigid winter that plagued much of the U.S. just months ago. But, this past winter had a positive effect for dealers selling winter tires, and industry experts expect this upcoming season to be another positive for dealers, as well. “We have not had a
Yokohama OE on Lexus NX
Yokohama Tire Corp.’s BluEarth and Geolandar brand tires have been selected as original equipment on the Lexus NX, Lexus’ first premium compact crossover SUV. The selected Yokohama tires are the BluEarth E51 and the Geolandar G91. The equipped tire sizes vary by region and are as follows: 225/60R18 100H – BluEarth E51 225/60R18 100H –
Yokohama Supports Paraplegic Racer in Rally
The Yokohama Rubber Co. announced its support of Takuma Aoki’s team in the 19th Asia Cross Country Rally. Aoki, a former motorcycle racer who was injured during a race practice run that left him paralyzed from the waist down, will race on Yokohama-supplied Geolandar tires and a Medi-Air air-cell cushion to reduce the burden on
Yokohama Moves Distribution Center
Yokohama Tire Corp. announced that it will move its Western Region Distribution Center from its 380,000-square-ft. warehouse facility in Fullerton, Calif. to a newly constructed 658,000-square-ft. facility in Chino, Calif. The move is expected to be completed later this year. “We prospered in Fullerton for almost three decades and appreciate all the support the community
Yokohama Chinese Subsidiary Receives Award
The Hangzhou Yokohama Tire Co., a producer and seller of tires for passenger cars in China and a subsidiary of The Yokohama Rubber Co., announced that it was awarded the title “Energy Efficiency Forerunner” at the 2013 Annual Petroleum and Chemical Energy Efficiency Benchmarking Enterprise Conference. Hangzhou Yokohama was recognized for the lowest consumption of
Yokohama Introduces UHP All-Season To Advan Line
Yokohama Tire Corp. is introducing a new product to its ultra-high performance Advan line: the Advan Sport A/S. The all-season, ultra high-performance tire goes on sale July 1 in the U.S. in 28 sizes. Seven more sizes will be available later in the year, said the company. “The Advan Sport A/S is all about dynamic
Tire’s Warehouse and Yokohama Host Dealer Appreciation Event
Tire’s Warehouse Inc. (TWI) and Yokohama Tire Corp. recently hosted a special event at the Los Angeles Angels baseball stadium for their Advantage Associate Dealer/Yokohama Tire Corp. members. At the event, dealers were able to see a glimpse into Yokohama’s upcoming marketing efforts as well as a review of new products due to hit the
Yokohama Virginia Plant Signs Four-Year Contract with USW
Yokohama Tire Corp.’s Salem, Va., plant operations signed a four-year contract with United Steelworkers Local 1023, according to Tetsuro Murakami, president of Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia. “Both parties worked diligently to achieve a contract that is fair and equitable for all involved,” Murakami said, “and it highlights the positive working relationship between the two sides.”
Giti Breaks Into Top 10 Leading Tiremakers
Changes At The Top This year’s annual tire manufacturer ranking have brought with them a number of key changes at the top of the table. The growth of Far Eastern manufacturers and Chinese companies in particular has long been observed, but 2014 sees Singapore-based Giti Tire break into the top 10 and Taiwan-based Maxxis/Cheng Shin
