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BFNAT Reaches Tentative Agreements With Union

(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) and its Bridgestone/Firestone Diversified Products division announced that tentative agreements have been reached with the United Steelworkers (USW).

The tyremaker said that a tentative agreement has been signed for the master contract with the USW, which covers employees at tyre plants in Akron, Ohio; Des Moines, Iowa; LaVergne, Tenn., as well as the Firestone tube plant in Russellville, Ark., and the Firestone air spring plant in Noblesville, Ind.

“Tentative agreements have also been reached for the maintenance group located in the LaVergne, Tenn., tyre plant and for the tyre plant in Bloomington, Ill.,” stated BFNAT.

5th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Australia Locks Workers Out

In a continuation of the industrial action that has hampered operations at Bridgestone Australia since the start of March, on the evening of March 27 the tyremaker locked around 450 workers out of its Adelaide plant and suspended production for three days. The affected staff are mainly those working in a production or maintenance capacity at the plant.

Bridgestone claims its action was a necessary response to three weeks of union agitation, including strikes, overtime bans, and work stoppages. “This is about survival of the plant in a tough automotive manufacturing environment,” stated a Bridgestone spokeswoman.

Earlier in the day union representatives had met with plant management to discuss the dispute over pay rises, however the two parties failed to reach any agreement.

28th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Industrial Action Brings Bridgestone Production to a Stop

Industrial unrest is continuing at the newly privatised Bridgestone Australia plant in Salisbury, South Australia. The tyremaker has taken the decision to halt production at the plant while it tries to resolve its differences with the factory’s 600 workers. A union campaign in support of a new enterprise agreement began in early March.

The company stated on March 27 that the campaign – including overtime bans and four-hour stoppages – had caused significant disruption to production during the month. “Despite further discussions between the parties, an escalation in industrial action this week has forced the company to inform its employees that it has suspended production for three days, commencing this evening,” Bridgestone announced. However the company was quick to add that the decision would not disrupt customer supply and delivery.

Bridgestone also warned the workers of the consequences of continuing action that harmed the plant’s viability. Chairman and CEO Mac Ohashi said “Continuing industrial action may impact on the company’s capacity to pay future wage increases.”

27th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Vacu-Lug Responsible for Novateck Production and Distribution

Following the earlier publication of an article featuring details of the recently announced Pirelli/Vacu-Lug cooperation, Tyres & Accessories would like to clarify that Vacu-Lug will be responsible for the production and distribution of Pirelli’s Novateck brand of commercial vehicle retreads and not the sales and marketing of these products.

The original article (first published 14/03/2007) stated: “the agreement is about much more than just retread production. According to managing director, Tim Hercock, Vacu-Lug will also take on sales, marketing and distribution responsibilities.” This was incorrect and the text should have read: “Vacu-Lug will take on production and distribution responsibilities.”

22nd March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Plant, Union Reach Deal

(Akron/Tire Review – Fayetteville Observer) After five weeks of negotiations, the United Steelworkers of America and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. have reached an agreement on local issues.

About 300 union and family members gathered Mar. 18 at Pine Forest Middle School, less than half a mile from the tyre plant, to hear details of the tentative agreement, which mainly addressed scheduling, hiring and vacation time. Wages and benefits were not part of the talks, as they were decided in December by the master contract.

“What did we get during local negotiations?” asked Darryl Jackson, president of the Local 959. “Depends on who you talk to.”

Considering the union brought more than 100 proposals to the table and the company brought nine, Jackson said he felt they reached a “good deal.” Union members will get a chance to vote on the agreement Wednesday at the union hall, across the street from the plant.

20th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Italian Banks may Buy Pirelli’s Telecom Italia Share

A consortium of Italian banks and financial institutions are reportedly considering the purchase of Pirelli & C SpA’s stake in Telecom Italia SpA at 2.8-2.9 euro per share. The price is an increase from a previous offer of 2.6 euro per share and close to Pirelli’s request of 3.0 euro per share, and the deal may include an adjustment mechanism that would further benefit Pirelli.

However the Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore has stated that Unicredito Italiano SpA does not want to take part in the consortium, which could complicate arrangement of any agreement. It added that Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA is also cautious about a deal and cited Capitalia SpA’s chairman Cesare Geronzi as saying that time is needed to find a solution.

16th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

UK, US Tyre RFID Firms Sign Agreement

UK based supplier of tyre industry electronic data capture technology Pneu-Logic Ltd has entered into a joint technology development and marketing agreement with American UHF tag reading technology supplier Advanced ID Corporation. The agreement will lead to an integration of the two company’s tyre identification and inspection technologies, and it is hoped their combined effort will provide the tyre industry with the first commercially available fully mobile means of delivering unique tyre identification and inspection to business systems in real time.

9th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Australia Workers Begin Industrial Action

Bridgestone workers in Australia have followed their threats with action, and employees at the company’s Salisbury plant near Adelaide, in South Australia, have begun industrial action over a pay dispute. According to Bridgestone, production and maintenance staff at the plant commenced a series of four-hour stoppages at 2am on March 8.

8th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

US Labour Charges Against Continental Dismissed

In the US the Regional National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has dismissed allegations of unfair labour practices filed against Continental Tire North America Inc. by the United Steelworkers of America. The union filed claims against Continental last year, alleging that the tyremaker had withheld information about its intention to close its Charlotte, North Carolina plant from the union before instigating changes that affected production and staffing.

8th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

BFS Renegotiating Plantation Agreement in Liberia

The Liberian government is currently in discussions with Bridgestone Firestone to renegotiate the concession contract for the tyremaker’s operation of the world’s largest natural rubber plantation.

7th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Workers Vote to Strike in Australia

Employees at a Bridgestone factory in South Australia have voted to take strike action in order to obtain a wage rise. The company offered workers at its Salisbury plant a pay rise of up to 6 per cent over four years, however the workers’ representative body, the Liquor Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union (LHMU), has referred to the rise as insulting.

2nd March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

BFNAT, USW Talks Progressing

(Akron/Tire Review) Reports from the United Steelworkers indicate that master contract negotiations with Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire are progressing. Earlier this week, the two sides held meetings at USW’s headquarters in Pittsburgh that were termed “generally positive” by the union.

26th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Trelleborg acquires Gummiteknik GTM AB

Through its Trelleborg Engineered Systems business area, Trelleborg has signed an agreement to acquire Swedish company Gummiteknik GTM AB, with approximately 30 employees and annual sales of about £2.6 million. Gummiteknik is privately owned and is based in Bålsta, on the outskirts of Stockholm.

19th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

EnTire, Siemens Enter Agreement

EnTire Solutions, LLC has entered into an agreement with Siemens VDO Service & Special Solutions, who will market and sell EnTire Solution tyre pressure monitoring (TPM) aftermarket sensors and service kits to service wholesalers and dealerships in the US as a part of the Siemens VDO offering. Two EnTire Solution aftermarket TPM sensors and valve service kits to support current original equipment business will be sold through Siemens VDO.

19th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

EnTire Expands Aftermarket TPMS Programme

EnTire Solutions, LLC has entered into an agreement with Siemens VDO Service & Special Solutions, who will market and sell EnTire Solution aftermarket tyre pressure monitoring sensors (TPMS) and service kits to service wholesalers and dealerships as a part of the Siemens VDO offering. Two EnTire Solution aftermarket TPMS and valve service kits will be sold through Siemens VDO to support current original equipment business.

16th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors