Nokian Tyres P.L.C. is cutting back production and staffing levels on a temporary basis at its headquarters factory in Nokia to reflect market conditions, which have been impacted by a business downturn in key Russian markets. The move follows the…
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US Commerce Department delays antidumping duty on Chinese tyres
The US Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration has postponed its preliminary determination on an antidumping duty investigation against Chinese passenger and light truck tyres. The new deadline for the decision is Jan. 20, 2015 — changed from the original…
Hankook inaugurates new car and light truck tyre plant
Calling it a “wedding of an extraordinary company and an incredible community,” Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam helped Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. Oct. 9 mark the start of construction on its $800 million car and light truck tire plant near Clarksville…
Trang Governor reports progress in NCPO rubber dev’t project
Governor of Trang Somsak Parisuttho Hemathanon has revealed the progress of a project to provide financial credits to rubber institutions and growers in line with the policy of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) announced on 26 August…
Conti EcoPlus HT3 gains Trailer Innovation award at IAA
Continental achieves second place in the environment category of the “Trailer Innovation” awards at IAA, for its new trailer tire Conti EcoPlus HT3. The international industry award was awarded for the 7th time at the 65th International Commercial Vehicle Show…
Kesoram to sell tyre business to Kumar Mangalam Birla
Kesoram Industries, a BK Birla Group company, will restructure its business in order to sell its tire business to Kumar Mangalam Birla, the head of commodditires conglomerate Aditya Birla Group, reports India Economic Times. Reports also say that Kesoram Industries’…
Evonik to increase global production capacity of special silicas
Beginning in October 2014, Evonik Industries (of Essen, Germany) officially opened a new production line to manufacture surface-treated fumed silica under the AEROSIL® brand name. The new line will be located at Evonik’s Rheinfelden, Germany site, which will boost their…
Yokohama to transfer corporate headquarters
Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) in November will relocate its corporate headquarters from Fullerton to nearby Santa Ana, Calif., in order to accommodate business growth. YTC said it signed a 10-year lease for a new 57,000-sq.-ft. office, located at 1 MacArthur…
Michelin plans to add entry-level brand
During a recent radio appearance on France Info radio, Michelin CEO Jean-Dominique Senard said the tyremaker could add an entry-level brand to its portfolio, Reuters reports.michelin Senard was asked if Michelin could add a new entry-level brand to its offers…
Falken reveals new GI388 and GI378 truck tyres
Robust truck tyres with ‘sensible’ design features offer performance and cost for cost-conscious operators. Operators seeking affordable yet resilient truck tyres, versatile enough to cope with today’s growing market demands for mixed usage on a daily basis, have a new…