Manufacturers
A fire in August that damaged the curing area of its tire plant in Debica, Poland, likely will cut Goodyear's sales in its Europe, Middle East and Africa region by up to $40 million this year and cut operating income by as much as $30 million.
An Egyptian business entity known as Rolling Plus Chemical Industries has disclosed plans to invest up to $1 billion in a new tire factory in Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone.
Goodyear has introduced the Wrangler DuraTrac RT all-season on- and off-road tire for light trucks and SUVs.
Pirelli has designed a symbol — two arrows in a circle — to be used on the sidewalls of tires whose material content is at least 50% bio-based and/or recycled.
Goodyear has unveiled its latest mud-terrain tire, the Wrangler Boulder MT, built to withstand difficult terrain.
Yokohama Rubber Co. has added solar-generated power to the energy used in tire production at its tire factory in Shinshiro-Minami, Japan.
Pirelli & C. S.p.A. will not submit a bid to extend its supply contract for the FIA World Rally Championship.
Nokian Tyres P.L.C. is collaborating with POWDR resorts to plant a tree for every ski pass sold at select POWDR resorts in the U.S.
Prinx Chengshan Tire North America Inc.has unveiled two specialty tires, the PTL1 spread-axle trailer tire and the Prinx PSL1ET enhanced long haul steer tire.
Nokian Tyres is recasting its Nordman brand as a true stand-alone associate brand designed for "value-driven" consumers, starting with the Nordman North 9 winter tire.