“There is a natural connection between priorities of the tire manufacturing industry and revitalizing infrastructure," says Anne Forristall Luke, president and CEO of the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association.
Pirelli & Cie SpA's recently published 2021-2022/25 Industrial Plan intends to "fully seize the opportunities offered by the market rebound in the next 24 months," according to company officials.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has launched the Discoverer Rugged Trek, an all-season SUV tire "made for off-road adventuring, while offering outstanding on-road performance for everyday use," according to Cooper officials.
The new Milestar Weatherguard AS710 Sport all-season tire represents a significant milestone for Tireco Inc. The product, which was introduced in March, is the company's first tire that's made in the United States.
The General brand has entered the all-weather tire market with the AltiMAX365 AW . At its launch on May 1, the tire will be available in 52 sizes, ranging from 15 inches to 20 inches in rim diameter, all with 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake certification for severe winter service.
Nexen Tire Corp., parent company of Nexen Tire America Inc., says that since 2000 it has manufactured more than 500 million tires without a single recall.
As the industry waits for the next steps in the Goodyear-Cooper deal to be revealed, it’s interesting to note that Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. joined forces with another competitor, Pirelli Tire North America Inc., more than two decades ago.
Bridgestone Americas Inc. is launching a mobile tire and vehicle service for consumers and fleets under the Firestone Direct name. The service - currently available through Bridgestone company-owned stores in four metro markets - will offer tire installation and repair, as well as oil changes, brake work and other services.
Sometime this year, it is expected that the California Energy Commission will propose a regulation around a program to help ensure that replacement passenger and light truck tires sold in the state are just as energy efficient as original equipment tires. The Tire Industry Association recently submitted comments to the commission, which is gathering feedback and data from stakeholders.
Bridgestone Americas Inc. will raise prices on select Bridgestone and Firestone brand passenger and light truck tires up to 8% in the United States and Canada due to "increased business costs and other market dynamics."
