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Goodyear reports that second quarter sales decreased 6.6% compared to prior year, driven by lower volume and the impact of foreign exchange, partly offset by strong price/mix. Revenue per tire increased 6% excluding the impact of foreign exchange. Tire unit volume in the quarter totaled 40.8 million units, down 10.7% from prior year levels. The stronger U.S. dollar reduced sales by approximately 2%.

The expansion of the Michelin Pilot tire line will see 6.00-6 6PR and 6.00-6 8PR options added alongside a 18×5.5 8PR, all with a speed rating of 257km/h, as well as a 18×5.5 10PR, with a 306km/h rating.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report second quarter 2023 financial results after market close on Wednesday, Aug. 2, followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Aug. 3.

Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., has added V-type solid fenders for harbor moorings to its product range, in addition to pneumatic fenders, which it has sold for many years. The company will continue to expand its line-up of solid fenders in phases, with the objective of becoming a comprehensive manufacturer of fenders.

Cambodia netted $187.949 million from the export of natural rubber and rubber wood in the first half of this year, in light of declining demand in the global market, according to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ General Directorate of Rubber (GDR).

Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) this week hosted a Coalition Build event in partnership with Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), Pilot Company and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at the Bridgestone Tower in Nashville, Tennessee. The day-long summit brought transportation industry stakeholders together with law enforcement and government agencies to create stronger collaboration aimed at combatting human trafficking.

R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (RDAbbott) has hired Humberto Ibáñez as Senior Account Manager for R.D. Abbott de México. Ibáñez joined RDAbbott’s México subsidiary on June 6, 2023, and is responsible for developing business relationships, fostering sales growth, and providing technical support to customers in México. Ibáñez brings strong technical sales skills to his new role and has many years of experience selling Cancarb Limited’s Thermax® brand medium thermal carbon blacks.

Bridgestone named “Marketeer No.1 Brand Thailand 2023” in the tire category for the 12th consecutive year, according to results from the nationwide consumer opinion survey. Mr. Yuichi Asaoka, Consumer Group Director of Bridgestone Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd., received the award from Mr. Permpol Popermhem, Editor and Founder of Marketeer Magazine, at Chatra Ballroom, Siam Kempinski Hotel, Bangkok.