Tyrepress.com: Market Conditions Prompt Mothballing of Sapphire’s Avonmouth Site ================================================================================ stephen_goodchild on 12/03/2010 10:03:00 The Avonmouth based waste tyre chipping facility opened by Sapphire Energy Recovery last August has been ‘mothballed’ as a measure to counter difficult trading conditions in the used tyre collection and processing market. The stopping of operations at Avonmouth, says Sapphire, has been taken as a measure to maximise operational efficiency, whilst maintaining quality and reliability of supply to its customers. The company adds that the decision to do so was made following “continued difficult trading conditions” in the used tyre market with increasing demand for more economical waste-derived fuels by the building materials market. Kumho OE for Mercedes Sprinter ================================================================================ stephen_goodchild on 12/03/2010 09:44:00 Kumho Tyres reports that late last year it began supplying its Radial 857 light commercial vehicle tyre in size 235/65 R16C 115/113R as original equipment for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (NCV3). The Radial 857 is Kumho’s latest tyre for vans and similar vehicles, and the manufacturer states it offers excellent handling properties, a strengthened casing and high mileage. Eurotire Turns Down Under for Software Solution ================================================================================ stephen_goodchild on 12/03/2010 08:06:00 Eurotire, Inc., a US based OTR tyre specialist with manufacturing facilities in Romania and the Ukraine, has unveiled its new EuroTrack tyre management system. Eurotire selected Australian software developer Vehicle Management Corporation (VMC) and its enTIRE Tire and Rim Management Software (a Windows based computer programme that will track the performance and stock levels of a fleet of tyres and wheels) to create the EuroTrak customised tyre data collection system. Tyre and wheel performance data will be collected from around the world using EuroTrak, analysed at Eurotire’s offices, and fed back to Eurotire’s manufacturing plants to provide continuous product improvement feedback. Tire Rack Upgrades Consumer Site ================================================================================ andrew_bogie on 11/03/2010 17:10:00 The Tire Rack has made a major enhancement to its TireRack.com consumer tyre and wheel sales website, reports Tire Review. The enhancement is “designed to make the tire buying experience even faster, easier and more efficient,” Tire Rack said, by allowing easier access to TireRack.com’s three consumer tire research pages: Surveys, Reviews and Tests. Users can now see all three areas at the same time. Continental Launches Sime Brand 4x4 Tyres in Malaysia ================================================================================ chris_anthony on 11/03/2010 16:58:00 Continental Sime Tyre has rolled out two tyre models of its Sime Tyres 4x4 range aimed at SUVs, pick-ups and crossover SUVs for Malaysia. The Centipede AT and HT product will be available in 25 55 to 80 series sizes. The tyres are designed for use in local markets and are product at the Continental Sime Tyres manufacturing plant in Alor Star, Kedah. "New Products, Innovation Key to Top Line Growth": Goodyear Dunlop at Geneva ================================================================================ andrew_bogie on 11/03/2010 16:57:00 Goodyear Dunlop has spent the last week showcasing four concept and prototype tyres featuring innovations for future use on earth and in outer space in addition to its five latest tyres for European motorists. The company said that over the course of the Geneva Motor Show (which closes on Sunday) it has welcomed “thousands of visitors” to its stand, unveiling new technology from the both Goodyear and Dunlop brands. European president, Arthur de Bok suggested that the innovations on show “demonstrated our capability to deliver relevant technology to our customers.” RUD-Erlau to Show Tyre Protection Technology at Bauma ================================================================================ chris_anthony on 11/03/2010 16:50:00 RUD-Erlau, purportedly the inventor of the tyre protection chains (TPC), is to show it most advanced technology at this year’s Bauma show in Munich (19 – 25 April 2010, C2 Booth 311/406). According to the company, RUD-Erlau’s TPCs are more than doubling the kilometres-life of costly OTR/earthmover tyres and aiding mobile plant safety in mines, quarries, steel foundries, demolition, scrap handling and glass recycling. Furthermore, the cost-benefits of RUD-Erlau TPCs are said to include: up to 7 times increased tyre life, assured plant availability and significant savings per tonne. Dunlop New Exclusive Ducati 848 Challenge Tyre Supplier ================================================================================ andrew_bogie on 11/03/2010 16:39:00 Dunlop has been announced as the sole tyre supplier to the new Ducati 848 race series. The leading tyre manufacturer agreed a deal with New Era Motorcycle Club and Ducati UK to ensure all bikes racing in the new championship are shod with Dunlop rubber. The Dunlop control tyre will be the Dunlop D211 GP Racer, which features NTEC and MultiTread Compounds, will harness the 134hp and 70.8lb-ft of torque generated by the Ducati 848s. As part of the deal, Dunlop is offering the winning rider from each round a pair of Dunlop tyres for their race bike. The Ducati 848 Challenge starts at Silverstone on 24 April. Tyremax Puts Cameo into New Premises ================================================================================ chris_anthony on 11/03/2010 15:42:00 Tyremax has expanded its business with the addition of two new sites in Finchley and Chigwell, bringing the total number of sites to three in North and East London. As a result, it will be extending its contract with Cam Systems to introduce the Cameo platform into the new locations. Brityrex Increases Aftermarket Appeal ================================================================================ chris_anthony on 11/03/2010 15:15:00 More exhibitors from across the aftermarket have signed up for October’s Brityrex International exhibition, with familiar names and new brands seeking to capitalise on the potential offered by a post-recession tyre and equipment marketplace. Among the latest names to be confirmed by show organiser ECI International are battery specialist Manbat, Chinese tyre maker Guizhou Tyre Co and a strong hand of garage equipment suppliers in Snap-On Equipment, DQN and JHM Butt & Co.