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Executive of the Year: Philadelphia group seeks to provide road for ex-offenders
Often times, the people who need a second chance don't get it. Fortunately, William Stockwell believes in second chances.
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NIBA president looks to keep the course
PHOENIX—Brian Schachner, NIBA's new president, wants to help the association stay steady on a path of growth established by prior leadership.
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Executive of the Year: William Stockwell makes lasting impact on his family's company, employees
William Stockwell always wanted to follow his own path. Oddly enough, embracing the same family legacy he initially felt would prevent him from forging his own identity has allowed him to do just that.
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Editorial: Trade dispute over rubber bands has big implications
Much of the talk regarding international trade wars, tariffs and duties revolves around what impact those activities will have on the automobile industry and, closer to our readership, the tire sector.
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Samuel Choi named CEO of Kumho Tire USA
Dec 11, 2018ATLANTA—Kumho has promoted Samuel Choi, currently head of Kumho Mexico, to be CEO of Kumho Tire USA, succeeding Hai Eok "Harry" Choi, who is resigning from that position in order to "pursue new career opportunities."
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Cooper Standard licenses Fortrex to PolyOne
Dec 11, 2018NOVI, Mich.—PolyOne has entered into a licensing agreement with Cooper Standard Automotive to sell Fortrex-based formulations into select markets.
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New Products: Solvay adds to Rayton line
Dec 11, 2018BOLLATE, Italy—Solvay has launched its first batch of Ryton polyphenylene sulphide extrusion grades that complement its Ryton PPS injection molding materials for use together in demanding automotive cooling line assembly applications.
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Detroit auto show extends contract at Cobo, confirms 2020 dates
Dec 11, 2018DETROIT—The North American International Auto Show redrew its contract with Cobo Center as it gears up to switch from winter to summer in 2020.
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KraussMaffei says 'working hard' on cyber attack problem
Dec 11, 2018Rubber and plastics machinery manufacturer KraussMaffei Group is still fighting a cyber attack which hit the company Nov. 21.
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Chiorino prepares for growth in U.S. market
Dec 11, 2018SUWANEE, Ga.—Chiorino U.S.A. is continuing to grow with a new 52,000-sq.-ft. facility it just opened in Suwanee.
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Linglong highlights need for partnerships
Dec 11, 2018TURIN, Italy—Wang Feng, Linglong Group chairman and president, told a group of suppliers and distributors recently that Linglong sees the need for greater cooperation and partnerships to address the "severe global political and economic situation" impacting the tire market.
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Continental opens dandelion rubber research center
Dec 10, 2018ANKLAM, Germany—Continental has inaugurated its laboratory for research into the production of rubber from the Russian dandelion, in Anklam.
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Brisa starts 'smart' tire factory in central Turkey
Dec 10, 2018AKSARAY, Turkey—Turkish tire maker Brisa Bridgestone Sabanci Lastik Sanayi ve Ticaret has started production at a $300 million "smart" factory in Askaray.
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Kumho operating income, sales down in third quarter
Dec 10, 2018SEOUL, South Korea—Kumho Tire suffered a 69.3 percent drop in pre-tax operating profit for the quarter ended Sept. 30 on 16 percent lower sales.
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