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GPX selling Serbian plant to Mitas PRAGUE, Czech Republic (Aug. 27, 2008) -- GPX International Tire Corp. said it will sell its Rumaguma A.D. agricultural/industrial tire plant in Ruma, Serbia, and rights to the Galaxy brand in Central and Eastern Europe to CGS Group of Czech Republic.
Bridgestone producing aircraft radials in Tokyo TOKYO (Aug. 26, 2008) -- Bridgestone Corp. began production of radial aircraft tires at its Tokyo plant earlier this month, giving the company two manufacturing sites for the product line.
Hankook unveils long-haul steer tire WAYNE, N.J. (Aug. 25, 2008) -- Hankook Tire America Corp. has debuted the AL07+ long-haul steer tire.
Pirelli buys out minority shareholders in Turkey MILAN, Italy (Aug. 25, 2008) -- Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. has bought minority shareholdings in its two Turkish subsidiaries, gaining full control of its steel cord unit there and increasing the stake in its tire company there to 95.4 percent.
BFS recalling 2,100 Dueler tires NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 22, 2008) — Bridgestone/Firestone will recall 2,100 Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684 II tires that were not properly marked on the outlined white letter side of the tire.
Goodyear VEBA trust approved by federal court AKRON, Ohio (Aug. 22, 2008) -- The Voluntary Employees´ Beneficiary Association trust proposed by Goodyear and the United Steelworkers union has been approved by U.S. District Court Judge John R. Adams, the tire maker announced Aug. 22.
S&P downgrades Cooper outlook NEW YORK (Aug. 22, 2008) -- Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has downgraded its outlook on Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.’s financial risk profile to negative from stable because of reduced tire demand in North America and volatile raw material prices, the securities company said.
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