Singapore-based Omni United Pte. Ltd. acquired Interstate Tire Distributor (ITD), a US tyre wholesale distributor based in California, USA. ITD focuses on distributing mid–tier leading brands such as Toyo, Nexen and Yokohama, in addition to more value driven brands such…
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Evonik opens expanded speciality silica facility in Japan
Germany-headquartered Evonik has opened its expanded facility in Ako, Japan, where the company will produce its Sipernat and Carplex lines of speciality silicas. The investment represents a roughly 50% increase in Evonik’s Japanese production capacity for speciality silicas, which the…
Bridgestone names new VP of sustainability department
Bridgestone Americas named James DeMouy Vice President of Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) for Bridgestone Americas. DeMouy will provide Environmental, Health and Safety strategic and operational leadership for the global enterprise, including stewardship of the Sustainability initiatives. He will…
Trelleborg acquires Maritime International
Trelleborg, through its business area Trelleborg Offshore & Construction, completed the acquisition of Maritime International, Inc., a US-based manufacturer that designs and produces marine fender systems and other quay wall accessories. Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg’s marine systems operation, said…
Apollo Tyres opens two Apollo Zones in Jordan
Apollo Tyres inaugurated two new Apollo Zones, the company’s branded retail outlets, in Amman, Jordan. One of the Apollo Zones was inaugurated by HE Anil Trigunayat, Ambassador of India to Jordan, the other one was inaugurated by Sujay Srivastava, Head,…
Former Pirelli CEO joins Apollo Tyres
Apollo Tyres appointed Francesco Gori as Advisor for Strategy. Part of Apollo Tyres’ Management Board, Gori will support the company in its goal of international growth and identification and development of new markets. Gori has had a long and illustrious…
Purcell New Mexico relocates facility
The Purcell Tire and Service Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will be relocating its current shop in Bogan NorthEast to a newer, larger facility in Mission Avenue NorthEast. The move will provide the staff at Purcell with additional space to…
Environment Minister offers grants for tyre recycling ideas
New Zealand Environment Minister Nick Smith is offering grants for new ideas to recycle old tyres each year that currently end up at the landfill or illegally dumped. Smith said New Zealand went through about four million tyres each year.…
Kumho US plant nears completion
Kumho’s first North American tyre plant is set to occur in the early part of 2016, and underlines the company’s aim of strengthening its position in this key automotive market as well as its overall plans for global expansion. Kumho…
TIA to induct Glen Nicholson as president
Glen Nicholson will be inducted as the Association’s new president on Tire Industry Association’s (TIA) annual membership meeting on November 2 at the Tropicana Las Vegas. Nicholson will serve a one-year term. Nicholson attended college at the University of Central…