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    Photo: Prinx Chengshan Tire North America Inc.
    The Prinx Chengshan tire factory in Thailand produces nearly every tire in the Prinx and Fortune lineups destined for the North American market. The truck and bus tires manufactured there and imported into the U.S. are due to be subject to tariffs of 12.33%.
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    A Tiremaker Reacts to the TBR Tire Tariff

    Joy Kopcha
    Oct. 21, 2024
    Prinx Chengshan Tire North America Inc. is "disappointed," but ready to move forward with its plans to keep growing, even with anti-dumping duties in place.
    ZC Rubber 
    ZC Rubber’s new plant in Indonesia recently built its first all-steel radial tire.
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    New ZC Rubber Plant Makes First Tire 

    Oct. 25, 2024
    Tires made at the new Zhongce Rubber Group Co. Ltd. (ZC Rubber) plant in Indonesia will be sold in the United States.
    BendPak Inc.
    “All four Ergochair models leverage ergonomic principles to enable auto and aviation mechanics, car details, assembly line workers and other professionals to have proper support on the job,” says Sean Price, director of sales operations for BendPak.
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    BendPak Expands Ergochair Line

    Oct. 17, 2024
    BendPak Inc. has expanded its Ergochair line with three new models of work seats – the ERGO-JET, ERGO-SCOOT and the ERGO-GLIDE.

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    Atturo Tire Corp.
    The partnership makes Atturo Tire an official sponsor of the Blackhawks and features a range of promotional activities in-stadium, on TV and across Blackhawks’ digital platforms.
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    Atturo Announces Partnership with Chicago Blackhawks

    Oct. 17, 2024
    Atturo Tire Corp. has announced a new multi-year partnership with the professional hockey team, the Chicago Blackhawks.

    Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc.
    “With experiences from the lens of a supplier, competitor and customer – the journey brings me to a well-rounded starting point at Falken Tires to collaborate and build upon the tremendous successes,” says Hsu.
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    SRNA Appoints Ken Hsu as VP of Marketing for Falken Tires

    Oct. 16, 2024
    Sumitomo Rubber North America Inc. (SRNA) has hired Ken Hsu as vice president of marketing for Falken Tires.

    Hankook Tire America Corp.
    The tire features a new tread with a generous contact surface and rearranged linear grooves that support fast feedback and wide tread locks to support agile steering behavior.
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    Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z Chosen as OE for BMW M5

    Oct. 15, 2024
    Hankook Tire America Corp. announced it is supplying the Ventus S1 evo Z ultra-high-performance tire as original equipment for the BMW M5.

    Nexen Tire Americas Inc.
    “Supplying OE tires for such iconic vehicles in American automotive history is a remarkable achievement,” says Travis Kang, global CEO of Nexen Tire.
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    Nexen's N'Fera AU7 Tire is OE for Dodge Charger, Challenger

    Oct. 15, 2024
    Nexen Tire Americas Inc. has announced it is supplying original equipment (OE) tires for the all-new Dodge Charger and Challenger.

    Photo: Sailun Tire Americas
    Sailun Tire Americas is one of three tire manufacturers that broke ground on new plants in Mexico this year. The others are Yokohama Tire Corp. and ZC Rubber.
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    Editorial: Tiremakers Flock to Mexico

    Mike Manges
    Oct. 14, 2024
    Move over, U.S. and Canada. There’s another tire manufacturing powerhouse within the North American free trade zone.

    Bridgestone Americas Inc
    “We believe that leading on the field helps prepare girls to lead in any field. But first, they need the chance to play,” says Caitlyn Ranson, senior manager of partnership marketing, Bridgestone Americas.
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    Bridgestone Donates to Flag Football

    Oct. 10, 2024
    Bridgestone Americas Inc. has donated $200,000 to support the nationwide growth of girl's flag football.

    Yokohama Tire Corp. 
    “I am honored to be elected to the role of chair of the USTMA board during a time of substantial innovation and progress in the U.S. tire manufacturing industry,” says Jeff Barna, president and CEO of Yokohama Tire Corp.
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    USTMA Names Yokohama’s Barna to Chair Position 

    Oct. 10, 2024
    The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association has named Jeff Barna, president and CEO of Yokohama Tire Corp., as the new chair of its board.

    BendPak Inc.
    Maximum lifting height with adapters is 90.25 inches for the 20AP Series and 89.75 inches for the 16AP (pictured).
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    BendPak Expands AP Series Lifts

    Oct. 9, 2024
    BendPak Inc. has expanded its AP Series with the introduction of the 16AP Series and the 20AP Series lifts.

    Yokohama TWS
    Yokohama TWS has appointed Elio Bartoli its new president, effective Dec. 1. He replaces Paolo Pompei, who is leaving the company.
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    Yokohama TWS Names New President

    Oct. 1, 2024
    Yokohama TWS has appointed Elio Bartoli its new president, effective Dec. 1. He replaces Paolo Pompei, who is leaving the company.

    Bridgestone Americas Inc.
    Paolo Ferrari (pictured) will step down from his roles at Bridgestone Corp. and its North American subsidiary, Bridgestone Americas Inc., on Oct. 31. He will be replaced by Scott Damon.
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    Damon to Replace Ferrari at Bridgestone

    Sept. 30, 2024
    Scott Damon will replace Paolo Ferrari as CEO, Bridgestone West; group president, Bridgestone Americas Inc.; and Bridgestone's global chief digital transformation officer.

    Nokian Tyres
    The rebate offerings include $80 off a set of Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta 10 and Hakkapeliitta R5 winter tires; $80 off Nokian Tyres Remedy WRG5 (pictured); $80 off Nokian Tyres Outpost APT; and $60 off Nokian Tyres One.
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    Nokian Announces October Winter Tire Rebate

    Sept. 30, 2024
    Nokian Tyres has announced a consumer rebate this October on its winter, all-weather and all-season tires.

    Nokian Tyres
    The tiremaker introduced the all-weather passenger tire in North America a quarter century ago and released its sixth-generation all-weather tire, the Nokian Tyres Remedy WRG5 (pictured) earlier this year.
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    Nokian Celebrates All-Weather Week

    Sept. 26, 2024
    Nokian Tyres is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the all-weather tire for All-Weather Week from Sept. 30 –Oct. 4.