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Yokohama opens new R&D center

October 2, 2018 7:48AM by Truck News

CORNELIUS, N.C. – Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has opened a new research and development facility in North Carolina. The 25,000 sq.-ft. facility replaces a temporary facility it has used in Concord, N.C., since 2016. “In 1969 – almost 50 years…

Senior exec to leave Yokohama

March 17, 2017 8:45AM by Truck News

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Rick Phillips is leaving Yokohama Tire Corporation after two decades with the company. Phillips, who served as vice-president of sales, is leaving to pursue other opportunities, the company announced. “We sincerely wish Rick well with his…

Yokohama hosts grand opening for its first US-based tire plant in Mississippi

October 6, 2015 4:02PM by Sonia Straface

WEST POINT, Miss. – Yokohama made history earlier this week when it held a grand opening for its first-ever US-built tire plant in West Point, Mississippi on October 5. Nearly 300 guests and dignitaries attended the festive event that showcased…

Yokohama’s full line of tires available on Freightliner trucks

April 22, 2015 10:38AM by Truck News

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama has announced its full line of commercial truck tires are now available on Freightliner trucks. “All our truck tires, including ultra wide-base, drive, trailer and steer/all-position, are now an option in Freightliner’s databook,” said Rick…

Yokohama launches new Web site, plans aggressive North American growth

March 30, 2015 10:20AM by James Menzies

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yokohama unveiled at the Mid-America Trucking Show a new Web site featuring tools fleets and owner/operators can use to more effectively select and maintain tires. The Web site, now live at YokohamaTruck.com, offers tire comparison calculators and…