INTERNATIONAL

Linglong mulls tire plant locations in Europe

YANTAI, China—Linglong is scouting potential locations in Europe for a tire plant and has attracted interest from Czech Republic, Belgium and Slovak Republic.

SUPPLIERS

Activist investor challenges structure of DowDuPont merger

MIDLAND, Mich.—Just when it looked like clear sailing for the mega-merger of Dow Chemical and DuPont, Third Point has come up with a new plan for that transaction.

TIRE

Online presence key for success in age of information

HILTON HEAD, S.C.—Millennials are changing dealers' relationships with their customers, and changing them fast. This is why tire dealers have to be up to date technologically.

TIRE

Texas Bandag plant marks 45th anniversary

ABILENE, Texas—Management and staff at Bridgestone Americas's Bandag tread rubber plant in Abilene celebrated the facility's 45th anniversary recently.

INTERNATIONAL

Michelin boss stresses focus on digitalization

CLAREMONT-FERRAND, France—Michelin plans to focus its efforts on the "digital revolution" as it works to create stronger relationships with its customers.

INTERNATIONAL

Editorial: North America continues to be a land of opportunity

While the North American market for years has been considered a mature market for the tire business, that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of opportunity there—particularly for firms currently holding a small market share.

TIRE

Cooper Tire launches new Tread Wisely mobile app

FINDLAY, Ohio—Cooper Tire launched a new Tread Wisely mobile app, designed to promote tire and vehicle safety among teens and young adults.

TIRE

Auto industry's uncertain future to be focus of keynote talks

AKRON—John McElroy and David Cole are set to deliver keynote presentatations at the Rubber in Automotive conference, being organized by Rubber & Plastics News and Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies.

TIRE

Column: What's ailing NASCAR?

NASCAR has seen its fortunes slide quickly in recent years. TV ratings are down 45 percent since 2005, according to reports, and attendance is down precipitously, as evidenced by the empty bleachers on TV.

INTERNATIONAL

NHTSA declares Michelin petition moot

WASHINGTON—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has declared moot a petition from Michelin North America for a decision of inconsequential noncompliance.

INTERNATIONAL

Orion to raise prices for carbon black grades

SENNINGERBERG, Luxembourg—Orion Engineered Carbons is increasing prices for all rubber carbon black grades sold in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.