Mark Chung has joined Cooper to lead business development and strategy in the Americas. Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has appointed Mark Chung vice president, strategy and business development for the Americas. He reports to Chris Ostrander, ...
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A rubber core shim is exclusive to the premium QuietCast line for the independent aftermarket, according to Bosch. Robert Bosch LLC has added 47 part numbers to its braking, O2 sensor, ignition coil and oil filter lines. The additions ...
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Tyrexpo 2015 will take place in San Jose, Costa Rica, April 29-May 1, 2015. "The sale of tires, wheels and accessories in the Americas has proven to be an effective springboard for tire manufacturers and wholesalers from around the world, ...
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The first Tire Choice stores opened for business in May 2004. Monro Muffler Brake Inc. has signed a definitive agreement with Hennelly Tire & Auto Inc.to acquire 35 The Tire Choice & Total Car Care stores in Florida, a new state for ...
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Tenneco Inc. announced its Rancho brand is an official sponsor of Tread Lightly!, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing recreational access and opportunities by promoting responsible recreation. Tread ...
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Titan Internaltional Inc. posted a net loss of $20.5 million on net sales of $523.7 million for the its second quarter ended June 30, 2014. That compares to net income of $23.2 million on sales of $593.3 million for the same period last ...
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Would you believe a 60% tariff? That is a possibility, according to a report by Exane BNP Paribas. On July 22, 2014, the United States International Trade Commission determined consumer tire imports from China may or may soon be ...
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The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Advance Auto Parts' first store in the Dallas market took place on July 22, 2014. Advance Auto Parts Inc. announced it has opened its first store in the Dallas market, located in Garland, Texas, at 103 S. ...
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Marcelo Natalini, MACC commercial director, is pictured with the new Pirelli 01 Series. It features the DLTC (Dual Layer Tread Compound), which makes the tire highly retreadable. Pirelli Pneus Ltda completed its launch of its next ...
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The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) has a new voting process to determine the winning entries in the 2014 New Product Showcase. AAPEX is scheduled for Nov. 4-6, in Las Vegas. The New Product Showcase is a launch pad for ...
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Overland Journal has awarded the Cooper Discoverer A/T3 light truck tire its "Editor’s Choice and Value Award," as reported in the Summer 2014 issue. Overland Journal, a publication for worldwide vehicle-supported expedition and ...
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The Geolandar G91, in 17- and 18-inch H-rated sizes, will be OE on the new Lexus NX. Two Yokohama tire lines have been selected as original equipment on the new Lexus NX, the first Lexus premium compact crossover SUV. The BluEarth E51 ...
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Veyance's new microsite highlights features of its Gatorback belt technology. Veyance Technologies Inc., manufacturers of Goodyear Engineered Products and Gatorback belts, has launched the Art of Silence campaign, a marketing initiative ...
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The Smart Battery Tester from OTC includes an app to enable technicians to test batteries with a mobile device. OTC, a Bosch Automotive Service Solutions brand, has introduced a pocket-sized battery tester that offers near-instant ...
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Two years ago, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced it made a commitment to hire 1,000 United States military veterans, and today the company has surpassed its three-year goal more than a year early, and has pledged to hire an ...
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