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SRI announces more price increases on tire exports

SRI Tire Trading Ltd., the tire exporting company of the Sumitomo Rubber Group, will increase export prices on its Dunlop, Falken and Sumitomo consumer and commercial tires. Motorcycle tire prices also will be raised. read more



20 Group lets dealers swap ideas, solutions

Virginia Beach, Va.-based Dealer Strategic Planning Inc. is launching a new concept designed to help tire dealers learn from each other by sharing best practices, marketing ideas and business management strategies. read more

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:: AMRA/MAP names Soltz executive director and president
The board of directors of the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association and the board of trustees of the Motorist Assurance Program have selected Barry Soltz as the organization’s executive director and president. read more

:: TGI continues Latin American expansion
Miami, Fla.-based importer/exporter Tire Group International Inc. (TGI) has opened a sales office in Panama City, Panama. "Establishing a local presence in Panama fits into our growth strategy," says TGI CEO Tony Gonzalez. read more

:: Mitchell 1 updates OnDemand5 software
Mitchell 1 has made second quarter 2008 updates to its OnDemand5 Manager/ManagerPlus, Version 5.9 software to support a new integration to OnDemand5.com. read more



:: Sullivan Tire to receive Business of the Year award
On May 20, Sullivan Tire & Auto Service will receive the 2008 Business of the Year award from the Rockland (Mass.) Chamber of Commerce. read more

:: Michelin shareholders will meet
Groupe Michelin says it will hold its annual shareholders meeting on Friday, May 16. read more

:: TRIB to exhibit at San Diego conference
The Tire Retread and Repair Information Bureau will exhibit at the Government Fleet Expo and Conference, which will be held June 8-10 in San Diego, Calif. read more


:: Yokohama sponsors two minor league baseball teams
Yokohama Tire Corp. has signed on to be the official tire of two Triple-A minor league baseball teams, the Scranton Yankees and Memphis Redbirds, according to Dan King, Yokohama's vice president of sales. read more

:: Kramer Tire eyes new outlet
Norfolk, Va.-based Kramer Tire will add a new retail store in Chesapeake, Va., this summer. The 10-bay store is slated to open in July. read more

:: Steve Shannon Tire will add store
Bloomsburg, Pa.-based Steve Shannon Tire & Auto Centers plans to open a new retail store in Dallas, Pa., later this year, says Steve Shannon, the dealership's CEO. read more

:: Yokohama promotes Oishi, Karashima
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has promoted Takao Oishi to corporate officer, effective June 27. Oishi is CEO and president of the firm's Yokohama Tire Corp. subsidiary. read more

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As of May 13, 2008
Bridgestone $17.22
Continental $121.43
Federal $0.78
Hankook $14.11
Kenda Rubber $0.83
Kumho $10.52
Michelin $93.45
Nankang Rubber $1.67
Nexen $1.35
Nokian $50.21
Pirelli SpA $0.88
Stamford Tyres $0.27
Sumitomo $7.95
Toyo Tires $3.54
Yokohama $4.88
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