Tire Business Report

Yokohama plans to close its Prague tire factory by June and move off-highway tire production elsewhere.

TireHub, a joint venture of Goodyear and Bridgestone, is adding Pirelli tires to its portfolio.

Goodyear said it will "preserve as many jobs as possible" as it transitions its plant in Danville from focusing on commercial truck tire production to mixing and production of aviation products.

Pirelli is adding another sports partnership to its dossier, becoming the official tire partner of the Australian Open, set to begin Jan. 12.

Regaining control of the Dunlop brand in North America and Europe is part of Sumitomo Rubber Industries' strategy to re-establish Dunlop as a "premium tire brand in the global market."

ATD will ask bankruptcy court to approve "stalking horse" bid.

TireHub plans to open a Regional Distribution Center in San Bernadino, Calif., its third such opening in as many years.

S&P lists Bridgestone, Hankook and Pirelli on sustainability indices.

Ralson Tire North America has added two warehouses in the U.S., both to be operated by Harbor Freight Transportation Co.

The Jan. 9 webinar will address the possible impact of proposed trade policies and tariffs.

Yokohama TWS has appointed industry veteran Lawrence Harmon as regional president North and Central America (NCA).

Sumitomo Rubber North America has promoted Wayne Horne to national sales manager.

LanOTR, an OTR tire retreader based in Quebec, is expanding into truck tire retreading with the acquisition of commercial tire retreader Rechapage Global.

BFGoodrich Tires has been chosen as the official partner, presenting sponsor and tire supplier of the multi-class professional sports car series Super GP Americas.

The Goodyear Blimp is celebrating its 100th anniversary in the new year with a 100-stop tour across the U.S. and Europe, one of several special events the Akron-based tire maker has planned.