Vredestein; Wider And Faster
The Dutch manufacturer has announced the introduction of a new Z and W-rated tyre later this year, aimed at sportscars and luxury cars.
Continue ReadingFocus Named ‘Car of the Year 2000’ In USA
Journalists at the Detroit Motor Show have voted the Ford Focus Car of the Year 2000. The Focus is produced in Germany, Spain and the USA.
Continue ReadingFormer Pepsico Manager Joins Goodyear
Eric A. Berg (37) - a former Pepsico Manager - has joined Goodyear as Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Berg will be responsible for Goodyears future success in E-Commerce.
Continue ReadingRMA Takes Over BIPAVER Retreading Administration
At a recent BIPAVER meeting, it was agreed that the UKs Retread Manufacturers Association should take over the administration of the retreading section of BIPAVER. Said an RMA spokesman: We recognised a need for consistent representation, particularly in what is proving to be a very difficult time for the retreading industry. To form two separate divisions under the BIPAVER umbrella seemed to be both logical and sensible.
Continue ReadingNew Managing Director For Goodyear UK
It has been announced that Mr S McDonald has been appointed Managing Director of Goodyear UK, with additional responsibilities for the Goodyear/Dunlop integration in the UK. This appointment is part of an extensive series of strategic management changes within the companys European Union organisation, all of which, will take immediate effect.
Continue ReadingCarlos Ghosn Becomes Nissan President
Carlos Ghosn, once top man of Michelin in the USA will become President of Nissan, effective 1st April 2000, in addition to his post as Chief Operating Officer. Ghosn is interested in speeding up the Nissan Revival Plan, implemented in October last year.
Continue ReadingDr. von Grünberg To Become Member Of Telekom Supervisory Board
Dr. Hubertus von Grünberg will be elected as a member of the German Telekom Supervisory Board on 25 May. the former CEO and Chairman of Continental is already Chairman of Continental Supervisory Board and member of the Board at Allianz, MAN and holds similar positions at BHF-Bank, Dresdner Bank and Schindler Holding (Suisse).
Continue ReadingFigures Rise For Pirelli Germany
Pirelli Germanys year end figures show an increase of 33 p.c. compared to the previous year. The consolidated turnover was 626.3 million Euro; slightly higher level than last year. The earnings of the ordinary company activities amount to 21.7 million Euro. The strongest subsidiary, Pirelli Reifenwerke, grew five p.c. to 442.2 million Euro. The deliveries in the original equipment market increased 34 p.c and sales of passenger car and commercial vehicle tyres increased 4.8 p.c. to 9.1 million tyres.
Continue ReadingFurther Investment In The Aiken Factory From Bridgestone/Firestone
Bridgestone/Firestone is to invest another US$ 24 million to expand the mixing capacity of its Aiken factory. This plant was built with an investment of US$ 435 million and was opened in November 1999. The factory produces nearly 20,000 SUV tyres daily and employs around 800 people, or team members.
Continue ReadingHigher Marketshare for Cooper Tire
Tyre business was better than expected for Cooper in the first quarter of 2000. Due to the Cooper management the company succeeded in entering into new business relationships with some huge companies in the USA. Doubtless the joint venture with Pirelli was helpful in this.
Continue ReadingPrivate Brand Platin
Platin is the private brand of German wholesaler Interpneu (Karlsruhe). Continental replaces the former producers.
Continue ReadingStrategic Global Alliance Of Cooper And Nishikawa
Cooper-Standard Automotive of the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (Findlay/Ohio, USA) and Nishikawa Rubber Company (Hiroshima, Japan) are to strengthen their strategic global alliance.
Continue Reading10% Share Of Sumitomo Rubber Industries for Goodyear
As part of the global alliance between Goodyear and Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) Goodyear now owns 10% of SRI making the Americans the second largest shareholder of the Japanese company. The biggest one is Sumitomo Electric Industries owning 29.5%.
Continue ReadingReifen 2000 Review
The biennial Reifen show in Essen has grown and grown to become what is regarded as the most successful and most impressive show in Europe devoted to tyres and ancillary products. This year’s event was the 21st show and boasted 408 exhibitors – a 13% increase over 1998. 40 countries were represented at Reifen 2000. However, visitor numbers dropped 3.75% to 15,400, but this was regarded as not significant and due to a number of one-off factors rather than a sign that Reifen has begun to lose its appeal. Our review of the show includes articles on no fewer than sixty companies who were exhibiting, from all over the world and the coverage reflects the importance of what many regard as Europe’s premier tyre exhibition, and one which is attracting an increasingly global exhibitor and visitor base.
Continue ReadingGottfried Hess Becomes Goodyear Finance Boss In Germany
Gottfried (Geoff) Hess (58), up till now President of Goodyear Indonesia, is returning to Germany as head of finance for Goodyear and Dunlop in Germany.
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