DOE Awards Cooper Tire & Rubber $1.5M

FINDLAY, OHIO - The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has awarded Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. a $1.5 million grant for the development of advanced fuel efficiency technologies during the next three years.

Mastercraft Tire Promotion Gives Back $50

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. launched its Mastercraft "Summer of $avings" rebate promotion July 1, which ends Aug. 31.

Truck Tire Prices Hiking Up in 2011

Several tire manufacturers have announced increases in pricing for commercial truck tires.

Trailer Tire Trends: Fuel Economy & Downtime Remain Big Concerns

Reducing trailer-tire rolling resistance is a goal for most fleets. These tires take more abuse and are more likely to experience en route failure than any other tire position.

Cooper Announces Price Increase

FINDLAY, OHIO - Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. will increase tire prices up to 10 percent in October.

Cooper Will Raise Passenger, Light Truck Tire Prices

FINDLAY, OHIO – Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. will raise its passenger and light truck tire prices up to five percent on Feb. 1. Rates of increase will vary between product lines, according to Modern Tire Dealer magazine. Continental Tire North America Inc. recently announced it will raise prices on its Continental, General, Semperit, and private brand truck tires up to six percent on that day.

Michelin North America to Acquire Oliver Rubber Company

GREENVILLE, SC – Michelin North America, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Oliver Rubber Company, a subsidiary of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, which produces tread rubber and retreading equipment.

Cooper Expands Size Offerings

Michelin: Run-Flat Tire Sales Will Take Off