TrelleborgVibracoustic announced that from 1st of January 2016, Dr. Jörg Böcking) will assume the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Stefan Eck will take over the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the leading supplier of automotive vibration…
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Replacement tyres account for over 80% of US tyre market
According to TechSci Research report, “United States Tyre Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020”, tyre market in the United States is forecast to witness a nominal growth during 2015 to 2020. Despite increased taxes, regulatory burdens and capping on the foreign…
Winter tyres to dominate tyre sales in Russia
According to TechSci Research report, “Russia Tyre Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2020”, tyre market in Russia is dominated by domestic tyre manufactures such as Nizhnekamskshina, Cordiant and Altai. Other major global tyre players operating in the country include Nokian, Pirelli,…
Bridgestone Americas appoints new VP
Bridgestone Americas promoted Amber Holm to Vice President of Brand Marketing, U.S. and Canada, Consumer Replacement Tire for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO). This role previously was held by Erik Seidel, who was promoted to Vice President of Sales, BATO,…
Zhongli North America acquires Stern Rubber Company
Michigan-based Zhongli North America acquired Minnesota-based Stern Rubber Company Kenneth Rohan, vice president of operations for Zhongli North America, “The acquisition of Stern Rubber Company is the first step in Zhongli Corporation’s strategy to establish a manufacturing presence here in…
Titan outs new irrigation tyre
Goodyear Farm Tires, a Titan Tire Corporation brand, now offers the all-new Raindrop irrigation tyre. The Raindrop features a non-directional tread pattern to ensure superior, equal traction in both forward and reverse for center pivot irrigation systems. “The Raindrop design…
Rubber company helps develop throwable camera
Jefferson Rubber Works Inc., a custom manufacturer of rubber molded products, helped develop a new tactical camera ball with Boston based technology company Bounce Imaging. The tactical unit is a softball-sized throwable camera that could almost instantly transmit 360-degree images…
Trelleborg makes first agricultural tyre in North America
Trelleborg has announced that it has manufactured its very first agricultural tyre in North America at its new production facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S. The 40,000 square meters / 430,000 square feet production facility is Trelleborg’s first in North…
Michelin provides tyres for Ford Performance vehicles
Michelin will provide tyre fitments for the Ford Performance vehicle lineup, including Ford GT, Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R Mustang, Fiesta ST, Focus ST and RS, and F-150 Raptor. Recognizing tyres are a critical aspect of a performance vehicle, Ford…
IISRP to award synthetic rubber industry leaders
The International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers, Inc. (IISRP) will honor two of its outstanding leaders at its next Annual General Meeting (AGM). James L. McGraw will be the recipient of the prestigious General Award and Dr. Guy Wouters, retired…