September 2017 - Traction News

2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge kicks off on October 8

Bridgestone announced the 2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, one of the world’s most well-known solar car events, will take place in Australia...

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Business

Toyo Tires expands tire production facility in Georgia

Toyo Tire plans to expand its tire production capacity in Georgia and is currently focused on improving product competitiveness and sales performance...

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Tires

Michelin Truck Tires unveil fleet innovations at NACV show

Michelin Americas Truck Tires is showcasing its fleet innovations during the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show in Atlanta, Ga. Michelin...

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Consumer

Cooper marks third year in Dream It. Do It. program

Marking its third year as a member of the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) and Manufacturing Institute’s (MI) Dream It. Do It....

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News

Goodyear recognized as Top Military Supplier

Goodyear Tire was selected as one of the Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Superior Suppliers for fiscal year 2017. The award recognizes military...

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Industry News

USTMA urges Trump to nominate Highway Traffic Safety Head

U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) President and CEO Anne Forristall Luke wrote to President Donald Trump to urge him to accelerate efforts...

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News

Bridgestone names new Chief Information Officer

Bridgestone Americas announced Stefano Mezzabotta has been named Chief Information Officer (CIO). Stefano will be based in Nashville and will report to...

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Events

Competition, RTX Wheel to exhibit at 2017 SEMA Show

Competition Wheel, a wheel and accessories distributor, and RTX Wheels, a Canadian automotive aftermarket and wheel manufacturer of the RTX brand of...