May 2011 - Tyrepress

Notts logistics firm signs ATS-E supply and service agreement

Automotive logistics firm Blue Dragon Transport has appointed ATS Euromaster to supply and service tyres across its fleet of 20 trucks and 28 trailers. The Nottinghamshire company ended its previous agreement with a local supplier after ATS Euromaster offered to carry out a free fleet inspection and highlight issues it thought might be affecting its tyre budget. ATS-E considered the company’s “lack of brand consistency was contributing to unpredictable fluctuations in tyre expenditure”.

31st May 2011/by admin

AME promotes Kyle Sparkman to mining industry product manager

AME International recently promoted Kyle Sparkman to the newly created role of mining industry product manager. Sparkman credits his success with new product sales to a combination of the steady growth of emerging market economies and the ability of AME to provide customers with its mining equipment in a timely manner. Sparkman and AME plan to continue expanding their product line to match the demands of the expanding mineral industry.

31st May 2011/by admin

GITI aiming for 10% market share

Company News, UK News

GITI Tire has appointed Richard Lyons to the position of general manager Europe as part of a series of moves that sees the firm implement a new organisational structure for its European operations. The structure, which took effect 1 May 2011, has been established following the departure of Michael Andre in March. Andre previously held the role of marketing director for passenger car tyres Europe and was managing director of the company’s Giti Tire Germany GmbH Deutschland subsidiary. Hervé Richert, GITI’s executive director, international sales and marketing described the new-look team a “direct consequence of GITI Tire Europe’s growth of business over recent years.” Writing in a statement detailing the reshuffle, he explained that it also follows the company’s “clearly defined strategy of building on strong relationships with its partners and customers with a focus on key markets in Europe and emerging markets” such as CIS and Russia.

31st May 2011/by admin

Speak out against MOT changes urges RMI

The Retail Motor Industry (RMI) has become the latest automotive industry body to voice opposition to the proposed MOT test changes. Says John Ball, MOT Chairman for the RMI: "The RMI has taken a leading role in the fight against the possible change to the frequency of MOT testing and will continue to lobby on behalf of its members. The MOT debate is already very much underway on the Red Tape Challenge site and it is important that our views and accurate information are put across to help our anti 4.2.2 regulation cause. We are urging everyone to voice their opinion against the change to ensure the safety of our road users and livelihoods.

31st May 2011/by admin

Michelin tops Japan customer satisfaction survey. Again

For an eighth consecutive year, Michelin has come up trumps in J.D. Power Asia Pacific’s survey of customer satisfaction amongst winter tyre users in Japan. The French tyre maker has held this distinction in every Japan Winter Tire Customer Satisfaction Index Study since the first was held seven years ago; in 2011 it performed “particularly well” in all six tested factors and scored 653 points out of a possible 1,000; second-placed brand Bridgestone was, with 609 points, also ranked above the industry average of 583 points. Trailing in last place for customer satisfaction in the eight-brand study was Falken, with 515 points.

31st May 2011/by admin

Apollo opens first CV service centre

Apollo Tyres has opened what it says is “India’s first full-service commercial vehicle tyre outlet.” Located on the outskirts of Delhi, the first Apollo CV Zone was inaugurated by company chairman Onkar S Kanwar on May 30; the tyre maker now plans to establish a network of outlets across India.

30th May 2011/by admin

Mini supply first BMW OEM for Hankook

As of late June, Hankook will begin delivering its tyres as original equipment on the Mini. The BMW owned manufacturer will be supplied with the Ventus Prime from the tyre maker’s plants in South Korea under what Hankook calls a “prestigious cooperation;” the company further notes that with this BMW deal it is now successfully competing against tyre makers such as Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear and Continental.

30th May 2011/by admin

Kuehne + Nagel takes over Conti South Africa plant logistics

Logistics firm Kuehne + Nagel has assumed management of warehouse operations at Continental’s Port Elizabeth tyre making facility in South Africa. Within the scope of the new contract, Kuehne + Nagel will support Continental Tyre S.A. (Pty) Ltd’s original equipment and aftermarket dealer business in the South African market through receiving tyres from production, carrying out quality control checks, storage, inbound and outbound handling, picking and packing, inventory management as well as management of empty containers. In addition, Kuehne + Nagel will provide an external warehousing solution for overflow volumes in Port Elizabeth.

30th May 2011/by admin

YTC hires digital marketing partner

As part of what it calls “an overall corporate strategy aimed at enhancing customer engagement opportunities,” Yokohama Tire Corporation has appointed United Future its digital marketing agency of record. In this new role, the California-based agency will work together with Yokohama to develop strategies, implementation tactics and business analytics.

30th May 2011/by admin

The ‘wrong tyres’ give Vettel a pit-stop edge in Monaco

It seems pit-stop confusion may have aided Sebastian Vettel in securing victory at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Red Bull Racing driver pulled into the pit on lap 16 in response to a change of rubber made by nearest rival Jenson Button. His team intended to keep the PZero Red super soft tyres on his car, however a problem with the team’s communication system led to a switch to the primary Yellow soft tyres. Thanks to this radio mix-up, Vettel was able to avoid a later pit-stop. Race commentators say the German driver’s ability to continue on the soft tyres until the red flag was hung out late in the race proved key to his Monaco victory.

30th May 2011/by admin

Goodyear blimps spread tornado relief message

Goodyear’s three North American blimps are currently assisting the US Department of Homeland Security/FEMA in its efforts to collect donations to aid those devastated by recent tornados in the United States. The airships, Spirit of Goodyear in Ohio, Spirit of Innovation in Florida and Spirit of America in California, are using their electronic signs to display disaster relief messages directing people to donate by text via The Salvation Army or The American Red Cross. A third message provides details of the nvoad.org disaster relief website.

30th May 2011/by admin

Maxxis promotes Santa Pod Performance Vauxhall show with ticket offer

Maxxis is marking this year’s tenth anniversary of the Performance Vauxhall show at the Santa Pod Raceway on 11-12 June, 2011 with a 25 per cent discount for tyrepress.com readers quoting code MAX01 when booking. Maxxis says the organisers are working hard to ensure this year’s show is its biggest and best with two days of drag strip action and entertainment, huge club displays, a retail area and two nights’ camping and entertainment. The show will include new features such as the Vauxhall V8 Thunder Shootout; drift arena; power and style awards; precision driving and stunt shows; Westfield drift rides; tenth anniversary displays; autocross demonstrations; and Vauxhall Frontera 4×4 displays.

27th May 2011/by admin

PAS 107 quality products from the tyre recovery association

Tyre Recovery Association members will be the first in Britain to offer Quality Protocol (QP) audits for tyre derived rubber materials to all its members. Based on the BSI Publicly Available Standards (PAS 107) for these materials, qualifying TRA member companies will, from this autumn, be able to acquire new product status for a range of size reduced materials derived from old tyres. Until now all such materials, however valuable, have been deemed waste and therefore subjected to permit and transportation constraints.

27th May 2011/by admin

Cooper Tires British F3 series delivers “hands-on learning” with motorsport

Students from St Matthias Primary School in Malvern, Worcestershire were given an “alternative learning” experience through motorsport when they were visited by the Cooper Tires British F3 series. The visit was part of an initiative to introduce the youngest generation to motorsport. The project was initiated by teacher Emma Rowe, who enlisted the help of the F3 championship promoter, the SRO Motorsports Group, to help bring motorsport to life for the pupils, asking them to design a “racing buggy”. Last Friday the primary school students were treated to a visit from reigning British F3 National class champion Menasheh Idafar and the T-Sport team.

27th May 2011/by admin

TyreSafe pledges support for UN road safety campaign

TyreSafe has pledged its support for the UN’s “decade of Action for Road Safety” initiative, designed to combat the 1.3 million deaths occurring on roads around the world each year. The global campaign is calling upon governments and other organisations to take action and TyreSafe says it will support the campaign by educating UK road users about the importance of correct and regular tyre maintenance.

27th May 2011/by admin

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