Tire industry awaits proposed Trump tariffs

Martins Industries Inc. has acquired Springfield, Ore.-based ABC American Balancing Corp., which specializes in tire balancing beads.

Yokohama plans to close its Prague tire factory by June and move OHT production elsewhere.

Rhonda Schmidtlein, a U.S. International Trade Commission commissioner since April 2014, plans to leave the ITC on Feb. 1.

Solvay and Hankook are taking sustainability aims further, signing an agreement to co-develop circular silica for tire manufacturing.

Jay's Tire Pros in Bountiful, Utah, has spent this week collecting donations of toiletries and other necessities, hoping to fill a semi-tractor trailer for wildfire victims in California.

Hankook claims its latest Formula E race tire improves grip by 10% — shaving 1.5 seconds per lap — compared with last season's version.

The International Finance Corp. has approved funding for tire factory projects proposed by JK Tyre & Industries in India and by an affiliate of Zafco Group Holdings in Pakistan.

Fisher Auto Parts has acquired Saddle Brook, N.J.-based P&A Auto Parts with eight locations.

Maxam's initial release features three models — MT130, MT150 and MT170— designed for use in a variety of surface conditions and applications.

The Goodyear Blimp's social media campaign is simple: Blimps are cool. Buy tires.