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    Jochen Etzel (pictured), CEO of Continental Tire the Americas LLC, will retire on May 1. He will be replaced by Continental veteran Tansu Isik.
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    Isik to Replace Etzel at Continental

    March 18, 2025
    Jochen Etzel, CEO of Continental Tire the Americas LLC, will retire on May 1 and will be replaced by Continental AG veteran Tansu Isik.

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    Black's Tire Service Inc.
    “On behalf of the over a thousand team members at Black’s Tire & Auto Service and BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors, we are honored to continue our relationship with AJ Allmendinger, Chris Rice and the Kaulig Racing family,” says Rick Benton II, president of Black’s Tire.
    BKT USA Inc.
    Anette Sklarz Justice is the new head of marketing for BKT USA Inc.
    Continental Tire the Americas LLC
    'The new slick tire gives you better braking, sharper steering and more predictability and forgiveness when you push it to the limit,' says Brian Beierwaltes, head of marketing U.S. PLT, Continental Tire.
    Coats Co.
    The CWA6000 features standard clamps, a brake pedal decompressor, a steering wheel holder, wheel chocks and Black Diamond Mini Targets. It also features a compact design and intuitive software.
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    Coats Launches CWA6000 3D Wheel Aligner

    March 21, 2025
    Coats Co. has announced the launch of the Coats CWA6000 3D Wheel Aligner – a complement to the CWA6500.
    AACF
    Debra Hamlin, president of the Tire Industry Association, brings more than 27 years of experience in the tire and automotive industry.
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    Hamlin Joins AACF Board of Trustees

    March 20, 2025
    The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation has added Debra Hamlin, president of the Tire Industry Association, to its board of trustees.

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    Kumho has set the goal of achieving more than 10% sales growth to $3.8 billion in 2025, 'with a strong focus on profitability,' say company officials.
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    Kumho Achieved Record Performance in 2024

    March 19, 2025
    Kumho Tire posted sales of $3.3 billion and $429 million in operating profit during 2024 - record highs for the company.

    Kumho Tire U.S.A.
    Kumho Tire U.S.A. will move into its new headquarters in Sandy Springs, Ga., on March 31.
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    Kumho Announces New U.S. HQ

    March 18, 2025
    Kumho Tire U.S.A. is relocating from downtown Atlanta, Ga., to Summit Perimeter Campus in the heart of Sandy Springs, Ga.

    Continental AG
    The spin-off of Continental's Automotive unit is subject to shareholder approval.
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    Continental Board Approves Spin-Off

    March 18, 2025
    Continental AG's supervisory board has approved the planned spin-off of the company's Automotive division.

    Nokian Tyres
    The bracket-style contest runs through March 28
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    Nokian Holds 'Worst Roads' Contest

    March 17, 2025
    Nokian Tyres is asking drivers to vote for the region of North America that has the worst roads.

    MTD
    “We must leverage the full potential of our U.S. factory by continuously enhancing our operations and market presence in North America,” said Paolo Pompei, president and CEO of Nokian Tyres. (Pictured, Nokian's plant in Dayton, Tenn.)
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    Nokian Focused on Growth in North America 

    March 12, 2025
    “In 2025, we continue to focus on growth and will expand production capacity as planned,” Nokian Tyres CEO Paolo Pompei said during a recent webcast.

    Lexi Majoros
    The USTMA is predicting growth in both the replacement and OE channels, and says replacement passenger tire shipments are expected to increase 0.8% in 2025, while replacement light truck tire shipments are to go up 1%.
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    USTMA Releases Shipment Projections

    March 6, 2025
    The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association has released its shipment forecast for 2025.

    Continental AG
    “Our goal is to continue to improve in 2025,” says Continental Chief Financial Officer Olaf Schick. “Our cost and efficiency measures are proving effective.”
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    Tires Help Lift Continental’s Results 

    March 4, 2025
    Tire sales were a bright spot for Continental AG during 2024. The company’s Tires group achieved $14.6 billion in revenue for the full year.

    TyreXpo Asia Singapore
    TyreXpo Asia Singapore is expected to attract more than 6,000 tire industry professionals.
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    TyreXpo Asia Singapore Takes Place Soon

    March 4, 2025
    TyreXpo Asia Singapore 2025 will take place March 12-14 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.

    MTD
    The complaint, filed in early-February 2024, alleged that six tiremakers “coordinated price increases, including through public communications.”
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    Judge Dismisses Price Fixing Lawsuit

    March 3, 2025
    A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that accused six tire manufacturers of conspiring to fix prices.

    Sentury Tire USA
    “This relocation strengthens Sentury’s competitive position and enhances our ability to serve our growing customer base,” says Maxwell Wee, executive vice president of Sentury Tire USA.
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    Sentury Tire USA Moves Into New HQ

    Feb. 28, 2025
    Sentury Tire USA has relocated its U.S. headquarters to a larger facility in Hialeah, Fla., in response to increasing market demand for its products.

    Coats Co.
    “At Coats, we are committed to developing solutions that make our customers’ jobs easier and help their businesses run more efficiently,” says Ben Pryor, vice president of commercial at Coats.
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    Coats Expands Wheel Balancer Tooling for Trucks

    Feb. 26, 2025
    Coats Co. has expanded its accessory line with new wheel balancer tooling kits designed to help technicians achieve precise balancing for light and medium-duty truck wheels.

    Moveero
    In his new role, Kevin Bailey will be responsible for developing Moveero's product strategy.
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    Moveero Names Product Manager

    Feb. 26, 2025
    Moveero has named Kevin Bailey its product manager, Americas. He will be responsible for developing the wheel and hub manufacturer's product strategy.