Union Asks Continental to Reconsider Mayfield Closure
Union representatives from Continental’s Mayfield tyre plant have asked company officials to reconsider a decision to close its Mayfield plant.
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Goodyear and Dunlop Show New Lines
Goodyear and Dunlop have exhibited a number of new and forthcoming products at the 60th IAA show in Hanover. While they shared exhibition space, the two brands maintained their independent identities and made every effort to affirm the company’s emphasis on economy.
Yokohama Make IAA Debut
Yokohama marked its IAA debut by featuring its new HiTES pressure monitoring system as the centrepiece of its stand.
The Lightest Truck Wheel on the Market?
Alcoa’s contribution to the 60th IAA show centred around the company’s first forged aluminium wide base 17×22.5 wheel.
Michelin Unveil Airless Tyre
Michelin is to exhibit its Airless tyres at the Paris Auto Show 2004. According to Michelin the “Airless Wheel” and “Tweel” tyres are still at the concept stage but would hopefully hit the mass market in the next 10 years.
Dax Return Makes an Impact for Continental
A year after returning to the Frankfurt’s DAX stock exchange, Continental’s management is saying that it “has profited noticeably from its return to the DAX.”
Michelin Man to Drive Truck Sales at ATS Euromaster
ATS Euromaster has a new face leading its commercial vehicle sales operation, Phil Payne, who has joined the team from Michelin will now become the company’s national sales director truck.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Payne said: “I’m joining a business that is seeking to grow by building on the customer relationships it has already developed in the CV, agricultural and industrial markets. There is a new, extremely positive business philosophy evolving at ATS Euromaster and I look forward to helping drive this forward by delivering new levels of service and value to CV operators of all sizes.”
Mr Payne originally began his career with the Mars Group, but more recently moved to Michelin to perform the role of European car fleet manager.
The new appointment is the third senior management selection to be made by the company this year, the other two being Martin Saint, national sales director car and Robert Blaikie, divisional sales director. All three appointments are further steps in the company’s strategy to develop its products and services across the UK tyre and vehicle maintenance market.
Yokohama’s Aggressive Advan Brand
Yokohama Rubber is to launch its new ADVAN brand at the Paris Motor Show 2004 (Mondial de l’automobile 2004), which commences on the 25 September.
The company describes the new product as its “symbolic” brand, representing its “global concept.” Yokohama plans to aggressively confront its new business strategy through the new brand, which includes developing flagship tyre products, participating further in motorsports, and co-developing activities with world leading carmakers and tuners. ADVAN is said to represent the company’s spirit of pursuing high performance and high quality products.
The new products will be introduced in markets around the world and sale of the tyres is scheduled to begin in 2005.
First introduced in 1978, ADVAN has been used for motorsports activities and high performance tyres in Japan. Its presentation at the Paris Motor Show will be the first fully-fledged introduction in the European market. Yokohama will exhibit ADVAN Sport and ADVAN S.T, its SUV tyre. The company’s run flat tyre systems, including the Z.P.S. and the Support Ring System will also be displayed at the exhibition.
New European Transport Event
Plans for a new UK based European trade show have been announced by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT); the UK’s trade association for the bus, coach and light rail industry. Euro Bus Expo is scheduled to take place for the first time on 7-9 November 2006, at the NEC Birmingham.
Expo Management, will support the organisation of the trade event, which the company says is designed to build on the success of the Coach & Bus show brand, the existing biennial event for the UK industry.
As the third largest market for road based public transport vehicles in Europe, the events UK location should work well to attract international exhibitors and visitors.
Pirelli Gains Victory with Maserati
Although it debuted only 15 days ago at Imola with a double podium finish, the Pirelli-shod Maserati MC12 raced to victory once again at Oschersleben, Germany, last weekend.
The team initially opted for intermediate Pirelli tyres and later switched to P Zero slicks.
“The machine today was very good,” stated winning driver Bertolini. “We made a great effort and must thank Pirelli for supplying great tyres that we were able to double stint to victory.”
ACEA Condemns Proposal to Abolish Design Rights for Spare Parts
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association has criticised the European Commission’s decision to adopt the proposal prepared by Commissioner Bolkestein (Internal Market) aimed at abolishing design protection rights for automotive spare parts across the EU. The ACEA strongly believes that if approved, this measure would have a serious impact on the competitiveness of the European industry, and claims that the proposal has no clear benefits for the consumer.
Alliance reports Growth
Alliance has released its second quarter financial results, showing a second straight profitable quarter after a succession of 11 negative quarters. Net income amounted to $1.2 million, compared to a $1.1 million net loss in the parallel quarter of 2003. The figures also showed a 30 per cent growth in sales in the first half of 2004 to $ 63.7 million.
Bridgestone and Conti Join Forces to Advance TPMS
Bridgestone has teamed up with competitor Continental to develop an advanced tyre pressure monitoring system for commercial vehicles. The two companies will join forces to mass produce the system which is expected to be released into the market in 2007. The companies are aiming to position the product as a “global standard.”
Conti Plan Chinese Venture
Chinese company Qingdao Doublestar has announced that it is forming a joint venture with Continental in China.
In a statement to the Shenzhen stock exchange the Chinese company is said to have reported that Conti is expected to start negotiations on financial terms and other venture details.
Once again the market’s focus is on China, where passenger car sales surged 76 per cent last year to 1.97 million units. Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Michelin and Yokohama all have existing operations within the expanding market.
Argentinean Labour Dispute Ends
The intervention of government officials has brought a yearlong labour dispute between Bridgestone/Firestone (BFS) Argentina and its workers to an end.
