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General Motors (GM) recently announced significant layoffs, impacting over 1,000 salaried employees in its software and services division. This decision comes as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. The layoffs will affect employees across various locations, including Michigan, California, Texas, and Canada. GM spokesperson Kevin Kelly stated that the company aims to simplify its structure to achieve speed and excellence, making bold choices to prioritize impactful investments.

Tire distributor Tire Group International (TGI) announces it has acquired Avaun Tire Supply, a wholesale distributor based in Portland, Ore.

Avaun and TGI have been partners since Avaun was founded in 2016 by Sherko Rasouli and Freddie Capshaw.

“This strategic move is part of TGI’s ongoing expansion plans in key markets across the USA, reinforcing its commitment to growth and customer service,” TGI said in a news release.

MAXAM Tire announced the promotion of Jeremy Edds to the position of SOTR & National Account Sales Director. Jeremy’s extensive background in the tire and transportation service industry, coupled with his demonstrated leadership and expertise, positions him perfectly to drive growth and success in this critical role.

Jeremy’s journey in the tire industry began at just 17 years old, when he started working in tire and service industry. Over the years, he has amassed a wealth of experience, earning a diploma from AC-Delco automotive technical college and an ASE Master Tech certification. His early hands-on experience led him to various operational and service sales positions, building a strong foundation for his future career.

Titan International Inc. (Titan) will be introducing larger sizes of the existing Goodyear R14T tire for use on sprayers and combines. The new Goodyear R14T product lines will be on site at the 2024 Farm Progress Show, August 27-29 in Boone, Iowa at the Titan booth.

elanese Corporation confirmed that the force majeure declared for acetic acid and vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) sold in the Western Hemisphere has ended and the underlying supply chain conditions behind the declaration have stabilized.

Scrap Tire Research and Education Foundation (STREF), based in Washington, DC. STREF has been awarded US$3,778,326 to develop EPDs for the tire recycling industry. This project focuses on creating a product category rule (PCR) for tire recycling, aiming to fill a gap in the industry’s data on environmental impacts.

The project will highlight the use of ground tire rubber (GTR) from recycled tires as a low-carbon modifier in asphalt mixtures. GTR’s inclusion in asphalt helps extend pavement life and maintain smoother surfaces, improving vehicle fuel efficiency and reducing overall environmental impacts.

NEXEN TIRE announced that the tire manufacturer received OEM approval for the new high-end Porsche Cayenne Sports SUV that will be equipped with the N’FERA SPORT SUV tires.

The N’FERA SPORT SUV is a premium tire for tailored SUVs made at the NEXEN TIRE European plant. The company supplies its tires for new cars and has asymmetrical patterns that are appropriate for high-speed driving and excellent drainage performance thanks to a 3+1 wide groove.