Industrial
Specialty tire maker Global Rubber Industries took its message of sustainability global in first few days of November, showcasing its products on three continents.
Specialty tire manufacturer Global Rubber Industries has hired tire industry veteran Ydo Doornbos to be its director of North America.
Titan International has made the first major acquisition in the tire industry in 2024, acquiring specialty tire, wheel and outdoor equipment manufacturer Carlstar Group L.L.C.
Continental is upgrading and expanding its specialty tires factory in Sri Lanka with a $14 million, three-year investment project.
Global Rubber Industries has introduced a radial flotation tire, the Green XLR F88, engineered and developed for slurry tankers and trailers.
Indian off-highway tire maker TVS Srichakra Ltd. has acquired U.S. industrial tire producer/distributor Super Grip Corp. ahead of plans to step up its presence in North America.
Imports of specialty tires — agricultural, construction, earthmoving, industrial, recreational, trailer, motorcycle, etc. — increased last year by double digits over 2021 in nearly all the key categories.
Carlstar will transition the brand on nearly all of its products to Carlstar, dropping the venerable Carlisle brand name.
Bridgestone is growing its offerings for port terminals and intermodal yards with the launch of the V-Steel Port Container Straddle radial tire.
Trelleborg Wheel Systems launches My TWS Hub, a full-feature B2B portal.