Martins Industries opens Europe distribution centre
Martins Industries, which manufactures tyre and wheel storage pallets, safety inflation systems and tyre handling equipment, has opened a distribution centre and sales office in The Netherlands.
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Avon Tyres extends UK’s longest-standing circuit sponsorship
Castle Combe Circuit can be considered Avon Tyres’ local race track, being located just 11 miles away from the company’s headquarters in Melksham. An Avon presence at the circuit is therefore something you’d expect, and in future this will be even more pronounced. Avon Tyres says it is increasing its association with Castle Combe; in practice, this means there more visible branding, banners and flags, and the fitment of Avon tyres to all suitable track support vehicles. And as of this month, Avon branding will also feature on a second footbridge across the circuit between Quarry and the Esses.
Autogem managing director new NTDA National chairman
On Wednesday 7 June, at its AGM held during Automechanika Birmingham 2017, the NTDA installed Prashant Chopra, managing director of Autogem Invicta Ltd as its new national chairman.
Prashant takes over from Roger Griggs communications director of European Tyre Enterprises Ltd, who has served for an extended period of three years in order to support the implementation and execution of the three-year strategic plan introduced by the association’s chief executive Stefan Hay in 2014.
Triangle Tyre appoints new European team
Following Triangle Tyre’s initial public offering (IPO) in 2016 on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the company has raised capital to drive its business forward. As a result, the Weihai-Shandong based company has initiated a globalization process aimed at increasing its shares in the most strategic markets. This means the establishment of new European Headquarters in Milan, Italy and a newly appointed European team. Triangle Tyre has chosen Corrado Moglia to lead its European growth agenda, as general manager for Europe. Moglia is a tyre veteran with more than 25 years of experience in the industry with Bridgestone, Marangoni and Giti Tire in his career, with his latest position in Giti being managing director for Latin America and Europe.
Pirelli: OE tyre approvals from VW, BMW, Land Rover and Volvo
The Pirelli P Zero, Winter Sottozero 3 and Scorpion Zero All Season have gained original equipment approval on several European vehicle models. With these approvals, specifically-marked OE tyres now account for 50.5 per cent of Pirelli’s entire portfolio.
European launch for Fulda Kristall Control SUV
In addition to releasing a new Sava winter SUV tyre, Goodyear has launched a winter SUV line for its Fulda brand. It says the new Kristall Control SUV is a high-performance tyre has been developed “challenging winter conditions” in mind. The range is currently available in eight sizes, with a further size to come in July.
Magna Tyres Group expands its Inside Sales Department
Magna Tyres Group has announced the appointment of John van Mersbergen as Inside Sales Representative. He will work together with Jacqueline Vissers (Inside Sales Representative), and Linda van Heumen, who was recently appointed as Inside Sales Coordinator.
Motorcycle market: Another month of decline
Commenting on the fifth consecutive month of decline in the UK motorcycle market, the head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) referred to the market in 2017 as “dire.” According to figures released by the Motorcycle Industry Association, registrations in May fell by -10.5 per cent year-on-year, with the overall number of bikes being sold year-to-date down to 7,335, a reduction of -14.1 per cent.
No more raw materials: Pirelli stopping tyre production in Venezuela
A lack of raw materials is behind Pirelli’s decision to suspend production at its Guacara tyre plant in Venezuela. Tyrepress.com understands that the tyre maker views the production stop as a temporary measure, however it has widely been reported as an indefinite pause.
Dunlop adds to hypersport range with D213 GP Pro
Welcome to the third Dunlop hypersport tyre launch within six months. This latest addition, the all-new D213 GP Pro, has been designed for serious ‘pro’ riders and is the successor to the Isle of Man TT winning D212 GP Pro. Following a race debut of key sizes and compounds in major motorsport championships, Dunlop has brought forward the introduction of the full range to July.
The ethics of tread depth
At the end of last year, during the Paris Motor Show, Michelin reaffirmed its position on tread depth. The leading French tyre manufacturer believes a tyre should perform well throughout its whole life. And seeing as the European legal tread depth limit is 1.6mm, this means all the way down to this particular tread depth. Taken in isolation, this is a strong argument that basically no-one would contradict. So why did we immediately receive strong feedback from companies and associations? What are the counter arguments? And what are the implications of adopting such a stance?
Wanli Tire to spend $1 billion on US plant
China’s Guangzhou Vanlead Group Co. Ltd. reports that its subsidiary, Wanli Tire Corporation Ltd., intends to start work on a US$1 billion tyre factory in the US state of South Carolina during the first half of next year.
Design chosen for Continental’s new headquarters
Continental has selected an architectural partner for the construction of its new corporate headquarters in Hannover, Germany. The tyre and technology company will work with Munich-based firm Henn GmbH. A panel of ten judges selected Henn from a shortlist of three finalists.
Motorrad: No major weaknesses in test of six touring tyres
We’re used to seeing Continental products winning or securing a podium place in car tyre tests, and in the 12/2017 issue of Motorrad magazine, the tyre maker has also cleaned up in a test of motorcycle tyres. The German publication declared the Road Attack 3 the victor in its comparative evaluation of six size 120/70 ZR17 (front) and 180/55 ZR17 (rear) touring tyres.
Michelin files tender offer to acquire outstanding SIPH shares
Michelin has filed a draft simplified cash public tender offer with the French securities regulator (Autorité des Marchés Financiers – AMF) through its 99.99 per cent-owned subsidiary Compagnie Financière Michelin SCmA (CFM), acting in concert with the Ivory Coast company SIFCA, to acquire the 1,042,324 shares in Société Internationale de Plantations d’Hévéas (SIPH) not currently held by the concert parties, at a price of €85 per SIPH share.
