As a result of the dissolution of the alliance between Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Falken Tire Corporation announced that SRI’s North America business units will be realigned as a part of a long…
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Pirelli announces tyres for Australian Grand Prix
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Double Coin appoints new Southwest Regional Sales Manager
Double Coin and China Manufacturers Alliance (CMA) announced that Donald Streiff joined the Double Coin team as the U.S. Southwest Regional Sales Manager. Streiff has over ten years of experience in the tire industry, ranging from Retail Sales Representative to…
Lanxess business unit celebrates 5th year in India
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Bridgestone and Pep Boys amend merger agreement
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. and The Pep Boys amended their Agreement and Plan of Merger dated October 26, 2015. Pursuant to the amendment, BSRO increased the offer price to acquire all the outstanding shares of common stock of Pep Boys from…
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Azelis named Robinson Brothers distributor in Germany
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Avon Rubber awarded 2015 IOM3 Prince Philip Award
Avon Rubber was presented with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) Prince Philip Award on las November 10 at the new IOM3 Euston Road premises in London. The award, presented to Avon by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh…