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WEBPirelli, Bosch partner on intelligent tire tech. The cooperation will combine Bosch's expertise in system-level hardware, software and sensors and Pirelli's Cyber Tyre technologies, algorithms, modeling and in-tire sensors. Executives updated a day ago.
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WEBTire makers commit more than $6.5 billion to capex spending. Of the $6.5 billion tracked, more than 40% — $2.85 billion — is earmarked for projects in North America and 15% for Europe. Global Tire Report.
Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear top global tire makers
WEBSep 1, 2022 · AKRON — Group Michelin topped the 37th annual Tire Business Global Tire Report ranking of worldwide tire sales for a third year in a row with an estimated global tire-manufacturing revenue of $26.3 billion. The Top 5 tire manufacturers did not change in 2021 with Bridgestone Corp. close behind Michelin, followed by Goodyear, Continental A.G. and Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.
Firestone Industrial to expand Kentucky plant | Tire Business
WEBJun 1, 2021 · Firestone Industrial Products, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Inc., plans to expand capacity by adding 68,000 square feet to the 375,000-sq.-ft. plant in Williamsburg, Ky., the company said. The plant produces Firestone air suspension systems. WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — Spurred by growing demand for …
Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear top tire makers again - Tire …
WEBAug 25, 2023 · For the annual Top 75 Tire Makers ranking, Tire Business looks at the tire makers' revenue generated from the sale of tires they've manufactured, in order to achieve a more equitable apples-to-apples comparison. Excluded are items such as third-party sales of materials (steel cord, synthetic rubber, carbon black, etc.) as well as any non-tire-related revenue and non-tire revenue (auto service ...
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 ...
Falken debuts all-weather touring tire Aklimate
WEBSep 12, 2023 · RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc. has unveiled its Falken brand's inaugural all-weather touring tire, the Aklimate. The tire features a new rubber compound and an optimized tread pattern that delivers year-round performance, Falken said, suitable for drivers who don't require dedicated winter tires.
Steve Shannon Tire opens first retread plant
WEBDec 30, 2021 · Tire Business. Ron Elliot, marketing manager, Pre-Q Galgo (center), marks the beginning of retread production at Steve Shannon Tire's new plant in Bloomsburg, Pa., with (from left) Steven Shannon, co-CEO and co-owner of Steve Shannon Tire; Jesse Shannon, co-CEO and co-owner; Herb Shannon, co-CEO and co-owner; Steve Shannon; and Kelly Shannon.
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WEBLight truck, TBR tire imports boom by double digits. The pace of importing light and medium-duty truck tires continued in the second quarter of 2024 at a 20%-plus rate over the same period a year ago, News.
Data shapes annual Global Tire Report
WEBSep 28, 2022 · AKRON — The five largest tire manufacturers worldwide, as ranked by Tire Business in the 37th annual Global Tire Report, remained unchanged from the 2021 ranking.. Group Michelin continued to top the charts with an estimated fiscal 2021 global tire-manufacturing revenue of $26.3 billion.