Goodyear Reports Higher First Quarter Earnings
Apr 26, 2013
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today reported higher earnings for the first quarter of 2013 compared to the year-ago quarter. "Despite a tough economic environment, we continue to achieve solid earnings improvement," said Richard J. Kramer, chairman and chief executive officer. "Our first quarter earnings demonstra ... Continue reading
Apr 18, 2013
Nitto Tire, a leading innovator in high performance tires, has partnered with the Los Angeles Angels for the fourth straight year to give away uniquely designed drawstring backpacks as a continuation of the two organizations' very successful co-branding partnership. Nitto will be conducting the giveaway at two Saturday ... Continue reading
Apr 15, 2013
On Saturday, April 20, in honor of Earth Day, Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) will host "The Great Inflate," offering free tire pressure and tread depth checks during regular business hours at 79 Firestone Complete Auto Care "Inflation Stations" in the Chicagoland area. This effort aims to educate area drivers abo ... Continue reading
Titan International Hires Vice President of Finance for North America
Apr 12, 2013
Titan International, Inc. is pleased to announce that Keith Fuglaar has been hired as Vice President of Finance for North America. Mr. Fuglaar joins Titan International from The Egging Company, a privately held multi-location heavy manufacturing company, where he served as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to this, he was ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Americas Announces Anniversary, Results Of "One Team, One Planet" Spent Tire Program
Apr 11, 2013
This week, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. announced progress toward the company's goal to eventually assure that for every tire Bridgestone Americas sells in the U.S., one spent tire (a tire that has been removed from use) will be used for a valuable purpose. The program, which falls under Bridgestone Americas' "One Team, ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Americas Kicks Off Four Weeks of Environmental Announcements
Apr 10, 2013
As part of its ongoing commitment to ensure a healthy environment for future generations, Bridgestone Americas, Inc., today kicked off a four-week schedule of announcements that highlight the company's commitment to sustainable business practices. The company's first announcement presents its success in significantly r ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Onboard as Stadium SUPER Trucks Series Sponsor
Apr 5, 2013
Tire maker returns to its off-road stadium-style racing roots to promote its Geolandar® tire line FULLERTON, CA (April 5, 2013) â Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) is returning to off-road stadium-style racing for the first time in almost two decades. The Fullerton, California-based tire maker announced today it ... Continue reading
Apr 4, 2013
Nitto Tire, a leading innovator in high performance tires, has launched a new Ambassador program as the latest extension of its dynamic community building efforts. The program is part of Nitto's overall social strategy for 2013 and focuses on engaging with its extensive community of followers and advocates. The announc ... Continue reading
More Than 1,200 Students Gearing Up for Goodyear's Engineering Career Day
Apr 3, 2013
More than 1,200 students, parents and teachers from across the Akron/Cleveland area will visit Firestone High School on April 20, for the 13th annual Goodyear Engineering Career Day. During this competition, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will give away more than $30,000 in grant awards and scholarship money to stu ... Continue reading
Mar 28, 2013
Satisfaction is declining among customers whose vehicles are equipped with run-flat or low-rolling resistance tires as part of automakers' efforts to improve fuel efficiency, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study,SM released today. As automakers explore ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names 30th Highway Hero
Mar 25, 2013
A truck driver who rescued a family of six from a smashed minivan has been named the 30th Goodyear Highway Hero. Chosen from four finalists, Jason Harte of Rogers, Ark., accepted the 30th Goodyear North America Highway Hero Award during the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Harte, who works for Missoula, Mon ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Announces New Head of Marketing, Commercial Tire Division
Mar 22, 2013
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) today announced a new vice president of marketing for its commercial tire division, effective March 1, 2013. Matthew Stevenson has been named Vice President, Commercial Tire Division, BATO. Stevenson has an extensive background in marketing for commercial vehicle and componen ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Introduces Three New Fuel-Efficient Firestone Truck Tires
Mar 21, 2013
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, a business of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, today at the Mid-America Trucking Show unveiled three new Firestone-brand commercial truck tires for regional to long-haul use as part of the company's commitment to supporting drivers and small fleet owners with innovative, fuel-savi ... Continue reading
VIPAR Heavy Duty and Accuride Announce New Three-Year Agreement
Mar 21, 2013
VIPAR Heavy Duty and Accuride Corporation jointly announced today the completion of a new three year agreement. Under the agreement, VIPAR Heavy Duty will offer Accuride Wheels, Gunite wheel-end components and Imperial Group products. 'VIPAR Heavy Duty has had a long term relationship with Accuride Corporation in the U ... Continue reading
Subaru Presents Goodyear with Top Supplier Award
Mar 20, 2013
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announces that Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA) has presented it with a prestigious North American supplier award for its 2012 performance in supplying tires for the vehicle manufacturer. Goodyear received the Quality and Delivery Award for achieving 100 percent on-time delive ... Continue reading
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