Nokian extends U.S. plant hiatus; reopens Russian factory

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Customerization involves the process of learning about and, serving your optimal customers. It's a shift from seller-oriented to buyer-oriented marketing that results in more personalized interactions for longer-lasting relationships.

SALEM, Va. — Yokohama Tire Corp. will suspend production at its passenger and light truck tire plant in Salem for at least two weeks amid the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning April 5.

BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec — Unimax Tire Ltd. has changed its name to Unimax Ltd., and all retail banners will be operated and managed under Point S Canada.

AKRON — Goodyear is keeping all of its tire and retread plants throughout the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions closed "until further notice," just as it is doing with its manufacturing plants in the Americas.

WASHINGTON — A consortium of nine automotive-related trade groups is calling on the nation's governors to standardize the definition of "essential" businesses and workers.

CYPRESS, Calif. — Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has added a super-regional drive tire, the NanoEnergy M671, to its lineup of radial truck tires.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Monro Inc. is cautioning shareholders that its fiscal 2020 fourth quarter and annual results will reflect the negative effects of reduced business activity during the final weeks of the quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

OTTAWA, Ontario — Much like its U.S. counterpart, the Canadian automotive aftermarket has been struggling under government restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19.

BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec — For the third straight year, Point S Canada / Unimax Tire Ltd. has been named to the list of Canada's Best Managed Companies with revenues greater than $25 million.

It is no surprise to anyone that the unemployment numbers are going to skyrocket, but this one was above expectations.