 Breaking News Monday, March 15, 2010
Ohio Rubber Group to meet in April 
TWINSBURG, Ohio (March 15, 2010)—Tires, politics and the economy will be discussed at an April 20 technical meeting of the Ohio Rubber Group.
Kumho to boost social networking
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (March 15, 2010)—Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. is increasing its marketing efforts on major social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as part of efforts to reach current and future enthusiasts.
MRPC readies for successful ‘10 with strategic additions
BUTLER, Wis.—Medical molding firm MRPC used 2009 to “reinvest in and retrench” its expertise and core capabilities, setting up 2010 as a year for improved growth.
RMA predicts 3% rise in tire shipments
WASHINGTON (March 15, 2010)—U.S. tire shipments should rebound from an 8-percent decline in 2009 and rise about 3 percent to 267 million units this year, according to the Rubber Manufacturers Association.
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Les Schwab settles lawsuit for $2 million
SEATTLE (March 12, 2010)—Les Schwab Tire Centers will pay $2 million to settle a hiring discrimination lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Toyo Tire Americas getting new president
CYPRESS, Calif. (March 12, 2010)—Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. President Masaharu Yoshimoto is retiring after 38 years with Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. and will be succeeded by Takashi Shimizu, senior vice president and chief financial officer of the Cypress-based company.
H.B. Fuller to buy adhesives firm in Malaysia
ST. PAUL, Minn. (March 12, 2010)—H.B. Fuller Co. has reached an agreement to buy all of the shares of industrial adhesives maker Revertex Finewaters Shd. Bhd. in Malaysia, a joint venture of Yule Catto & Co. P.L.C. and Jahor Corp.
Pirelli Tyre improves profit margin
MILAN, Italy (March 11, 2010)—Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. doubled its pre-tax operating earnings last year thanks to the firm’s restructuring efforts and the positive impact of lower raw material costs, the company’s board of directors reported today.
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Sil-Pro L.L.C. President Kevin Carver staffs the company’s booth at last month’s Medical Design & Manufacturing West event in Anaheim, Calif. The Delano, Minn.-based silicone molder improved its revenues by 47 percent in 2009 on its way to a record year. / RPN photo by Brad Dawson
Sil-Pro, after year of ‘bests,’ continues to build capabilities
DELANO, Minn.—Medical silicone molder Sil-Pro L.L.C. is building off of its record sales year of 2009, expanding its clean room capabilities and adding new equipment. |
Goodyear’s Robert Keegan (left) congratulates Richard Kramer, who will take over as president and CEO of the tire maker from Keegan on April 13, at a meeting for employees in Akron.
Kramer to take Goodyear’s helm from Keegan
AKRON—Don’t expect drastic changes in the way Goodyear runs its operation with Richard Kramer at the helm. He’s a long-time disciple of Robert Keegan, who’s stepping down as president and CEO and handing the baton to Kramer. |
Mark Emkes, chairman, president and CEO of Bridgestone Americas Inc., announces his retirement at a recent ga-thering of Bridge- stone employees. The executive has spent more than three dec-ades with the company, starting off changing tires at Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. and ending his career as the head of the manufacturer.
Emkes reflects on career
Mark Emkes learned an important lesson from his first assignment in 1976 with the former Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.: changing tires at a company-owned store.
“If you learn anything from changing tires, it teaches you humility,” said Emkes, who retired Feb. 28 as chairman, president and CEO of Bridgestone Americas Inc. after more than 33 years with Firestone and Bridgestone. |
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