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WEBTire makers invest record $13B in capital projects. Tire Business exclusive: Tire makers large and small have budgeted more than $13 billion in the past year toward new factories and capacity expansions. News.
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WEBSep 9, 2024 · Light truck tire market continues to climb in 2024. Shipments are forecast to end the year on a historic high, imports are up double digits, and aftermarket spending on light trucks and SUVs continues to grow. Ag Tires 19 hours ago.
Apollo Tyres remains committed to North America market - Tire …
WEBJun 24, 2021 · Mid-Year Report: Apollo remains committed to N.A. market. It's been quite a year for Apollo Tyres Ltd. The Indian tire maker not only relaunched the Vredestein brand in the U.S. last August, it also launched the Apollo-branded commercial tire, a market leader in India, in North America.
U.S. AutoForce acquires Max Finkelstein | Tire Business
WEBJan 21, 2022 · David Manley. Tire Business. APPLETON, Wis. — U.S. AutoForce, a division of U.S. Venture Inc., has struck a deal to acquire tire distributor Max Finkelstein Inc. The acquisition is expected to close on Jan. 31.
Bridgestone fully recovered from cyber breach | Tire Business
WEBJun 20, 2022 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Four months after fending off an attack on its cyber network, Bridgestone Americas Inc. has made a full recovery. And in the process, the U.S. unit of Bridgestone Corp., the world's No. 2 tire maker, has emerged stronger, more agile and more resilient, as it continues to shore up its cyber infrastructure.
Mavis-TBC deal shakes up retail landscape | Tire Business
WEBMay 23, 2023 · In 2022, we charted 81 separate transactions involving 248 retail tire/auto repair stores, 97 commercial vehicle service outlets, 21 retread plants and 39 wholesale D/Cs. The news that captured everyone's attention on the final working Monday of May will change the face of the U.S. tire and automotive service industry markedly.
Rising tire prices affected by several factors
WEBJul 8, 2022 · Bridgestone Americas Inc. raised prices on Bridgestone-, Firestone- and Fuzion-brand passenger, light truck and motorcycle tires in the U.S. and Canada by up to 10% on July 1. This marks Bridgestone's fourth price increase of 2022. The tire maker raised prices on Bridgestone- and Firestone-brand commercial, OTR and agriculture tires by up to 15% in the U.S and Canada on May 1.
Who-ya-gonna-call?-Staypuft-Michelin-Man? - Tire Business
WEBOct 24, 2012 · Probably a nice French wine. Bibendum has gone through a variety of changes over his more than 100-year life span. His bulges have taken the shape of bicycle tires, to automotive tires, to a sleeker, slimmer look more recently. (A few years back Group Michelin announced Bib would be going on a bit of a diet.
New products, programs key to Falken's growth | Tire Business
WEBSep 14, 2021 · Falken Tire growth built on new products, programs. Bruce Davis. [email protected]. Tire Business photo by Bruce Davis. Rick Brennan, SRNA vice president, marketing, talks about the tread on the new Wild Peak R/T 01, which is set to launch March 2022. ASPEN/SNOWMASS, Colo. — 2021-22 is shaping up to be a critical period in the evolution of ...
Global Tire Report: Michelin takes over No. 1 spot in rankings
WEBAug 31, 2020 · This article appears in the Aug. 31 print edition of Tire Business, as part of the annual Global Tire Report. Tire Business calculates Michelin's tire manufacturing-related revenue in 2019 at $25 billion, sufficient to edge past Bridgestone, which is a solid No. 2 at $24.3 billion. For the annual Top 75 Ranking, Tire Business rates the tire ...