Goodyear to sell off-the-road tire unit to Yokohama

U.S.-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has signed a definitive agreement to sell its off-the-road (OTR) tire business to the Yokohama Rubber Co. for $905 million in cash. The transaction follows a previously announced strategic review of the OTR tire business in connection with the Goodyear Forward transformation plan. “The sale of the OTR business marks an important milestone as…

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MINING TIRES: RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Mining tires represent a significant investment; they are also an opportunity to improve not only the efficiency of a mining operation, but also its sustainability. So how can a mine ensure it gets the most economic and environmental benefit from its tires? By Jonathan Rowland Even under the best of circumstances, tires wear out. But mining is about the most…

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