Bruce Meyer

Rob Lyons has been in rubber goods distribution for decades, but you won't find him living in the past.

Bonnie Stuck has been in the tire and rubber industry for nearly five decades. She's now transitioning into her role of president emeritus at Akron Rubber Development Laboratory Inc.

During my nearly 37 years reporting on the tire and rubber industry, I've come across all types of individuals and companies. This year, I came across someone new at NAHAD's annual convention in San Diego.

Premier Industrial Hose Manufacturing Ltd. is succeeding in the custom niche hose sector with is made-to-order products. "We were born to do whatever the others don't, or don't like to do. Odd sizes, odd hoses," Vice President Marco Giusti said.

Italian hose producer Thor Group has its sights set on the larger picture—North America larger.

Goodyear reported improved earnings for the third quarter despite lower sales. The tire maker is pointing to benefits from its Goodyear Forward transformation plan.

Throughout history, the tire industry has been slow to change its operations, but that may be changing, accordding to one of the world's leading calender makers.

When it comes to industrial and hydraulic hose, the Jason Industrial brand stands alone. And Ammega Group is making sure the name is seen as a preferred brand for fluid power and conveyance solutions.

I'm not what you'd call an auto racing buff. That being said, I completely understand the importance of racing to tire manufacturers, both from a technology and marketing standpoint.

Brendan Rodgers is the 2024 recipient of the Harold Herzlich Distinguished Technology Achievement Medal. But he'll never take all the credit for the work that led to this honor, as "it was all teamwork."

General Motors said as program development speeds up, virtual design and development will be key tools in the process.

The president of Hankook Tire America Corp. thinks his company's South Korean-based parent has a clear vision of what makes the firm successful and will help it continue to rise in the ranks of the top global tire manufacturers.

Hankook Tire America Corp. President Rob Williams says he learned the tire business from the ground up, and this has given him plenty of time to work on what kind of leader he wants to be.

LGV Coupling Inc. has always had its operations around the Los Angeles area, but that is going to change in the coming months.

Firestone has been the exclusive IndyCar tire supplier for 25 years. And that partnership will continue.