Harvey S. Firestone (1868-1938), a native of Columbiana, founded Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. in Akron in 1900 — two years ...

DAYTON, Tenn.—Nokian Tyres P.L.C. has begun trial production at its factory in Dayton, keeping the plant on schedule to begin commercial-scale production by early 2020. The first tire produced was a ...

There aren't many bike brands making their own tyres, let alone racing them on the World Cup mountain bike circuit or in the Tour de France. Specialized is one such brand – regularly going toe-to-toe ...

HANGZHOU, China — Chinese tire maker Zhongce Rubber Group Co. Ltd. has outlined a global expansion plan — one that could include manufacturing in the U.S. — after posting a "historic" fiscal 2020 ...

ORADEA, Romania—Nokian Tyres P.L.C. has produced the first tire at its new tire factory in Romania and said it is on schedule to start commercial tire production in early 2025. Finland-based Nokian ...

SRSA’s Factory Tour Programme enables schools from the Ladysmith and surrounding areas to explore the tyre plant, which opened in 1973. It boasts over 1,200 employees who work to produce more than 2.2 ...