Coronavirus
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TOKYO — While the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been postponed due to the global coronavirus pandemic, Olympic Games sponsor Bridgestone Corp. said it will look to help athletes "Chase the Dream" in 2021.
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MACON, Ga. — Kumho Tire USA Inc. has extended the shutdown of its U.S. plant in Macon at least until April 13.
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GRENOBLE, France — Group Michelin is cooperating with a health care collaborative to design, produce and distribute a reusable OCOV mask for health care workers and others on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle.
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In an exclusive interview with Tire Business, Goodyear CEO Rich Kramer discusses what it will take to get Goodyear back up and running in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas Inc. said it plans to restart its North American commercial tire plants as well as its North American Firestone Industrial Products and Firestone Building Products factories.
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NOKIA, Finland — Nokian Tyres P.L.C. is extending the temporary closure of its plant in Dayton, Tenn., and has restarted production at its plant in Vsevolozhsk, Russia.
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AKRON — In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tires retail locations across the U.S. are offering "zero-contact" service.
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AKRON — To ensure "uninterrupted" services nationwide, Myers Tire Supply told customers this week it has increased inventory levels and enhanced its supply chain.
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FINDLAY, Ohio — Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. and Group Michelin have pledged to supply surgical face masks to help keep medical personnel safe in their fight against COVID-19.
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WASHINGTON — The logistics of keeping a manufacturing site or business open during a time of national emergency includes making sure employees are able to perform their jobs effectively in times of stress.