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Global Tire Report – 2024 | Rubber News
Rubber News presents the 39th annual Global Tire Report.. This report includes: the Top 75 tire makers in the world for 2024 based on 2023 global tire sales; charts on fiscal 2023 sales and earnings comparisons, sales per employee, and capital and R&D spending trends; and a listing of world tire production facilities.
Curiosity driving growth, transition for NRP-Jones
Oct 10, 2024 · Curiosity, as a precursor to knowledge of any industry, leads to better processes and market forecasts, according to NRP-Jones L.L.C. CEO Joe Kochan.
Global Polymer Summit | Rubber News
A panel of female leaders during the recent International Tire Exhibition & Conference discussed the importance of advocating for oneself and others. Brendan Rodgers is the 2024 recipient of the Harold Herzlich Distinguished Technology Achievement Medal. But he'll never take all …
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Rubber distributors see ample activity in 2024 | Rubber News
6 days ago · When American Tire Distributors Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in October, it left Goodyear and Continental Tire North America Inc. among its largest creditors. ATD, the largest independent wholesale tire distributor in the U.S. with 2023 sales of $5.7 billion, said its voluntary filing was a means to position itself as a stronger partner to manufacturers and retail customers ...
Sumitomo to cut over 1,500 jobs with New York plant closure
Nov 7, 2024 · TONAWANDA, N.Y.—Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. is terminating all production activities at its New York tire factory and is dissolving its consolidated subsidiary, Sumitomo Rubber USA L.L.C. (SRUSA), resulting in the loss of 1,555 jobs. All production at the 102-year-old Tonawanda facility will cease immediately, the tire maker said, with related wind down activities expected to be complete ...
USTMA: 2024 should be record year for tire shipments
Dec 5, 2024 · WASHINGTON—The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association is projecting 2024 as another record year for tire shipments, thanks in part to strong replacement tire volumes, particularly for light truck and truck tires.. According to its latest report, USTMA anticipates 2024 shipments to come in around 338.9 million units.
Small firms making big impacts on rubber industry | Rubber News
6 days ago · AFC Materials Group is a turnkey company of about 200 people that remains a design-for-purpose firm with about 85 percent of its sales coming via PTFE- and silicone-coated products for high-temperature, non-stick applications.. And while the Lake in the Hills, Ill.-based firm has become a leaner operation, it's also looking to grow into new markets.
Hultec targets global reliability with brand alignment
Nov 12, 2024 · In creating the new brand, Ross, Michalski and other Hultec officials wanted to reflect that consistency and reliability. Rather than focusing on feature-rich products, like those that often command a customer's attention when purchasing a cell phone or a car, Hultec is more about selling "a good night's sleep" with their sealing solutions, Michalski said.