Tire manufacturing

Cooper Tire Launches Second Generation PRO Series™ Long Haul Steer 2 Tire

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Monday, August 16, 2021

Cooper Tire has launched its innovative, new PRO Series Long Haul Steer 2 tire to help drive down tire costs for fleets.

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  • Cooper Tire has launched its innovative, new PRO Series Long Haul Steer 2 tire to help drive down tire costs for fleets.
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    Cooper Tire has launched its innovative, new PRO Series Long Haul Steer 2 tire to help drive down tire costs for fleets.
  • The tire replaces its predecessor, the Cooper PRO Series Long Haul Steer tire, and is available now in size 295/75R22.5 (load range G and H), with additional sizes becoming available in October.
  • The Cooper PRO Series Long Haul Steer 2 tire also provides 18/32nds of tread depth and features a wide footprint.

Acura Debuts Limited Production 600hp NSX Type S at Monterey Car Week

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Friday, August 13, 2021

Acura engineers have optimized the chassis, suspension and response of the NSX Type S, increasing the supercar's performance and emotional connection with its driver.

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  • Acura engineers have optimized the chassis, suspension and response of the NSX Type S, increasing the supercar's performance and emotional connection with its driver.
  • "Type S" decals grace the rear quarter panels and each NSX Type S will feature a special numbered plaque mounted to the engine cowling.
  • Its production will be limited to just 70 of the 350 NSX Type S models that will be built.
  • Every second-generation NSX, including NSX Type S, is built exclusively at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.

Shougang Century Announces Positive Profit Alert

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Shougang Century is primarily engaged in manufacturing of steel cords for radial tyres, sawing wires and other wire products.

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  • Shougang Century is primarily engaged in manufacturing of steel cords for radial tyres, sawing wires and other wire products.
  • Mr. SU Fanrong, Chairman and Managing Director of Shougang Century said "In the first half of 2021, with the pandemic outbreak generally being contained in China, industries are gradually recovering.
  • Driven by the robust demand on domestic transportation, tyres witnessed a rigid demand, significantly fueling sales of steel cords.
  • Shougang Concord Century Holdings Limited (0103.HK) is primarily engaged in manufacturing of steel cords for radial tyres, sawing wires and other wire products.

Fisker and Bridgestone Unite Sustainability Ambitions with Partnership on Groundbreaking Fisker Ocean Electric Vehicle

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Fisker has selected Bridgestone as the exclusive tire partner for the much-anticipated Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV.

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  • Fisker has selected Bridgestone as the exclusive tire partner for the much-anticipated Fisker Ocean all-electric SUV.
  • The Fisker Ocean will make its global debut at the upcoming 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, with production starting on November 17, 2022.
  • The Fisker Ocean will sit on custom-developed Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires for vehicles sold in Europe and select models sold in North America.
  • Bridgestone will also supply custom-designed Alenza Sport all season tires for Fisker Ocean models sold in North America.

Cooper Tire Announces Plans to Own 100 Percent of Mexico Joint Venture Facility

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Friday, November 1, 2019

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) today announced that it plans to increase ownership in its Mexico joint venture tire manufacturing facility, Corporacin de Occidente S.A. de C.V. (COOCSA), from 58 percent to 100 percent.

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  • Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) today announced that it plans to increase ownership in its Mexico joint venture tire manufacturing facility, Corporacin de Occidente S.A. de C.V. (COOCSA), from 58 percent to 100 percent.
  • de C.V. (TRADOC), which owns 42 percent of the joint venture, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Cooper will purchase TRADOCs stake in COOCSA.
  • In the meantime, operations at the facility, which makes passenger car and light truck tires, will continue as usual.
  • Cooper and TRADOC have been partners in the joint venture plant, which is located near Guadalajara, since 2008.

Orion Engineered Carbons Introduces Innovative Carbon Blacks that Improve Tire Fuel Efficiency without Compromising Durability

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

This new Carbon Black filler system significantly reduces the energy loss of a tire tread compound and therefore the tire rolling resistance.

Key Points: 
  • This new Carbon Black filler system significantly reduces the energy loss of a tire tread compound and therefore the tire rolling resistance.
  • This increases fuel efficiency and reduces the tires carbon footprint.
  • Hence, these new surface-modified Carbon Black products are potential game changers, because they offer reduced tire rolling resistance without compromising wear resistance.
  • About Orion Engineered Carbons S.A.
    Orion is a worldwide supplier of Carbon Black.

Cooper Tire to Mark Five Years of Connecting with 10,000 Students Annually for Manufacturing Day Events

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

program, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will again connect with more than 10,000 studentsprimarily eighth gradersfor Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) events this year.

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  • program, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will again connect with more than 10,000 studentsprimarily eighth gradersfor Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) events this year.
  • A recent Deloitte/MI study revealed that an estimated 2.4 million positions in manufacturing will be left unfilled between 2018 and 2028.
  • Students will see first-hand how tires are designed using CAD tools and how tire molds are CAM-programmed, engraved and assembled.
  • In Texarkana, where Cooper has a tire manufacturing/distribution facility, approximately 2,000 students from 14 middle and junior high schools will come to the Texarkana Convention Center Oct. 29-31 for the Cooper Manufacturing Experience.

Global & China Tire Mold Industry Analysis & Forecast, 2019 to 2025 with Profiles on 17 Companies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

China tire mold market (development history, market size & structure, supply and demand, development trends, etc.)

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  • China tire mold market (development history, market size & structure, supply and demand, development trends, etc.)
  • From 2012 to 2016, the demand for tire mold remained sluggish, arising from a slowdown in the growth rate of the Chinese tire market.
  • Tire mold manufacturers fall into the mold companies affiliated to tire makers and the third-party professional tire mold companies.
  • The international professional tire mold manufacturers such as the US-based QUALITY and German AZ are mostly family-owned enterprises, producing the expensive high-grade tire molds for the global high-end tire mold market.

Global and China Tire Mold Market Report 2019-2025 Featuring 4 Global and 13 Chinese Companies

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

From 2012 to 2016, the demand for tire mold remained sluggish, arising from a slowdown in the growth rate of the Chinese tire market.

Key Points: 
  • From 2012 to 2016, the demand for tire mold remained sluggish, arising from a slowdown in the growth rate of the Chinese tire market.
  • Tire mold manufacturers fall into the mold companies affiliated to tire makers and the third-party professional tire mold companies.
  • The international professional tire mold manufacturers such as the US-based QUALITY and German AZ are mostly family-owned enterprises, producing the expensive high-grade tire molds for the global high-end tire mold market.
  • 4 global and 13 Chinese companies (tire mold business, R&D and future planning, etc.)

Global and China Tire Mold Industry Report, 2019-2025

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

From 2012 to 2016, the demand for tire mold remained sluggish, arising from a slowdown in growth rate of Chinese tire market.

Key Points: 
  • From 2012 to 2016, the demand for tire mold remained sluggish, arising from a slowdown in growth rate of Chinese tire market.
  • On the one hand, the huge global and Chinese automobile markets favor the development of tire molds; on the other hand, the faster update of tire tread drives higher and higher tire mold renewal rate.
  • Tire mold manufacturers fall into the mold companies affiliated to tire makers and the third-party professional tire mold companies.
  • The international professional tire mold manufacturers such as the US-based QUALITY and German AZ are mostly family-owned enterprises, producing the expensive high-grade tire molds for the global high-end tire mold market.