Tire maker Michelin & Cie. said its first-quarter revenue rose 28%, led by surging demand in truck tires and a general economic rebound, Bloomberg reported.
April 22, 2011BusinessEquipment
Yokohama to Raise Truck Tire Prices By Up to 8%
Yokohama Tire Corp. said it will raise prices on its U.S. commercial vehicle tires by up to 8%, effective Feb. 1.
January 4, 2012BusinessEquipment
Goodyear to Supply Tires to Con-way Truckload
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it was chosen to be the principal supplier of wide-based truck tires for Con-way Truckload.
November 30, 2011BusinessEquipment
Goodyear’s 3Q Income, Sales Reach Record
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said its third-quarter net income and sales rose to records.
October 31, 2011BusinessEquipment
Cooper Tire’s 3Q Income Declines
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. said its third-quarter earnings fell to $17 million, or 27 cents a share, from $45 million, or 71 cents, a year ago.
October 31, 2011BusinessEquipment
Low Rolling Resistance Tires Gain Traction With Carriers Seeking to Save Fuel, Money
The recent rise in diesel prices has given trucking companies a greater incentive to search for ways to cut fuel costs, according to carrier and tire manufacturer executives.
June 20, 2011BusinessEquipment
Yokohoma Tire Hikes Prices
Yokohama Tire announced it will implement a price increase of an average of 8% on all of its light and medium commercial truck tires sold in the United States on July 1.
June 13, 2011BusinessEquipment
Yokohama Tire Names New President
Yokohama Tire Corp. named Yasushi Tanaka the company’s new president and CEO, effective June 29.
May 25, 2011BusinessEquipment
Toyo Unveils Drive-Axle Longhaul Tire
Toyo Tires said it has introduced a new drive-axle tire for longhaul, highway-specific applications.
May 18, 2011BusinessEquipment
Goodyear Super Single Tire Replaced
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it has replaced its super single tire for severe-duty applications with a model it said will last longer and get better off-road traction.
May 18, 2011