Toyo Establishes New R&D Center in Germany

Toyo Tire Corporation will establish a new R&D Center, the first European technology development site, in western Germany (Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia).

The center is planned to begin operation this fall with an objective of building a strong technical foundation in Europe by strengthening capability of product development, the company says. With the establishment of the center, Toyo will have technology development sites in the United States, Japan and Europe.

Going forward, in conjunction with the beginning of full-fledged operations at the new tire plant in the Republic of Serbia, Toyo will continuously enhance its foundation for various types of technology in the field of tire compounding, production method, assessment and simulation technology which leads to strengthening Toyo’s strategic products, the company says.

McCarthy Tire Service recently opened a new in-house commercial wheel refinishing facility. According to the company, the facility has the ability to refinish over 1,000 wheels per day and technicians will utilize equipment for inspection, surface preparation, pre-treatment, and automated coating techniques at the facility.

“We're thrilled to unveil this wheel refinishing facility,” John McCarthy Jr., president of McCarthy Tire Service said. “This investment reflects our dedication to providing our customers with unparalleled efficiency and a one-stop shop for all their commercial tire and wheel needs. By streamlining the refinishing process, we can help fleets minimize downtime and maximize productivity.”