Groupe Michelin’s Michelin Earthmover division announced the introduction of the Michelin X-Straddle 2, 450/95R25, a more advanced port tire for use on the massive straddle carriers that load and unload container ships at the ...
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The silence is deafening. Since the United Steelworkers filed a complaint against the influx of consumer tire imports from China, not a single tire manufacturer has come out for or against a tariff. Does that mean they want the United ...
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The Exo Grappler AWT from Nitto provides year-round traction, including in snow and ice conditions. It has the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake rating. Nitto Tire U.S.A. has added an all-weather tire certified for use in severe snow ...
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Trelleborg announces interim report for second quarter from April to June 2014. Second quarter Net sales for the second quarter of 2014 increased by 2 percent (0) and totaled SEK 5,725 M (5,628). Organic sales declined by 1 percent ...
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Tire Rack Inc. compared four standard touring all-season tires in the third set of results released from its 19th annual tire testing season. Tires tested were: * Continental TrueContact (standard touring all-season, 215/60R16 95T); * ...
Bridgestone Corp. reported net income of 142 billion yen on net sales of 1.7 trillion yen for the first half ended June 30, 2014. That compares to income of 117 billion yen on sales of nearly 1.7 trillion yen for the same period last year. ...
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Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. posted net income of 18 billion yen on net sales of 283.9 billion yen for the first half ended June 30, 2014. That compares to income of 13 billion yen on sales of 269.7 billion yen for the same period last year. ...
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The new SprayBib tire from Michelin is the industry's first VF sprayer in the 50-inch size. Michelin North America Inc. is adding a 50-inch tire to its SprayBib line. The new MichelinVF420/95R50 177D SprayBib is designed to support larger ...
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Global demand for specialty silicas -- which include precipitated silica, silica gel, silica sol, and fumed silica -- is forecast to grow 5.0 percent per year through 2018 to 2.9 million metric tons, valued at $6.9 billion. This will ...
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s reported second-quarter earnings per share was 80 cents. That was both good and not so good, at least according to industry analyst Nick Mitchell. The adjusted EPS topped the consensus of 79 cents a share. ...
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Mitsubishi Motors has launched the 2015 Lancer Evolution edition, the final model of the luxury sports sedan. Powered by 2 liter DOHC turbocharged and intercooled MIVEC 4-cylinder engine, the 2015 Lancer Evolution will feature race-bred ...
Continental has launched three limited-edition passenger car and bus tires with a special design on the side walls, to celebrate the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The special design on the ContiPowerContact and ContiMaxContact MC 5 ...
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Ford is developing its third generation Ford Focus RS, which is expected to go on sale in 2016. The car will be powered by 2.3-litre four-cylinder EcoBoost engine and will be a front wheel drive. Ford Focus RS is expected to have 10% ...
US-based tire maker Toyo Tires is set to launch its new range of Open Country R/T in September 2014. The tire will be manufactured at the company's plant in Georgia, making it the first tire for the company to be entirely made in the US, ...
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US-based tire maker Toyo Tires is set to launch its new range of Open Country R/T in September 2014. The tire will be manufactured at the company's plant in Georgia, making it the first tire for the company to be entirely made in the US, ...
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