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Officials say a Chinese tire manufacturer plans to open a U.S. research and development center and sales offices in Ohio, with an initial 30 employees.
The Triangle Group, based in Weihai, China, will locate in Akron. City Mayor Don Plusquellic says the facility results from f a partnership between Akron and the city of Weihai, in eastern China’s Shandong province.
The group on its web site describes itself as China’s largest tire manufacturer and supplier. Executives plan to launch A3T LLC in Akron on Friday.
The city is also home to Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., the biggest tire maker in North America and third biggest in the world.
Plusquellic and Weihai’s mayor, Dr. Shutao Sun, entered into an agreement Thursday aimed at promoting cooperation in economic and other areas.
Tina Merlitti City of Akron Council Vice President, Ward 7 Council Member 