This move comes eight years after the parent company in Japan discontinued its involvement in the automotive interior parts business. The Australian subsidiary, Toyo Tyre & Rubber Australia Ltd, will now focus solely upon its tyre sales and distribution role.
The transfer sees the company’s facilities in Sunshine, Victoria changing hands, along with 69 Automotive Interior Parts Business employees. Toyo has not released specific details regarding the division’s new owners.
New this year, the winning teams from each division will progress to compete out of state.
Giti Tire revealed the winners of its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Competition in Chester County, SC, where the company's first North American manufacturing facility stands.
Winners included Great Falls Elementary School in the Elementary Division; Chester Middle School in the Middle School Division; and Lewisville High School in the High School Division.
Cole and Sky Johnson secured a victory in the 4400 Unlimited Class and Josh Atteberry earned second place in the 4600 Stock Class.
Nexen Tire will be featured on a variety of marketing assets, including billboards and in-ballpark branding at Petco Park.
Joe Keene of Babcox Media speaks with Hunter Engineering service rep Rick Marzen about Hunter’s premium center-clamp Maverick tire changer.
The tires are labeled as snow tires, but do not have sufficient traction to perform in all snow weather conditions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Company leadership also detailed updates to marketing/incentive programs.
The company said it will have representatives from Goodyear, local customers and dealership representatives on hand to celebrate.
Wheel speed sensors don’t just read wheel speed – they detect subtle movements to enable all sorts of convenience and safety features.
Updates to the logo include a single-color tire mark; a logo palette comprised of Tires Plus yellow, black and red; and refined typefaces.
