New US plant to meet growing demand for Continental truck and bus tyres
Continental has confirmed its intention to erect a new commercial vehicle tyre factory in the USA, and while no start of construction date has been announced the company says it expects to break ground in the next few months “in cadence with market demands.” The tyre maker anticipates that in the long-term an investment of approximately US$1.4 billion will go into the project.
Continue ReadingBridgestone using LAMP Method to fight rubber tree disease
White root rot disease is a type of filamentous fungi that affects hevea brasiliensis, or rubber trees, infecting the roots and causing the tree to whither. At present it can only be identified by visual inspection, and detection rates are low. In response to this problem, Bridgestone has been cooperating with other parties to develop technologies that offer a prompter diagnosis, and the tyre maker now reports it has established a “groundbreaking technique” that can be used to “easily, quickly, and accurately diagnose white root rot disease.”
Continue ReadingZafco’s 5k walkathon for educational awareness
Zafco recently organized a 5K walkathon at Creek Park, Dubai for its employees and their families. The aim of the event was to raise awareness of Education with the theme: “E² - Education for Everyone”.
Continue ReadingHeuver Tyrewholesale turnover up 18% in 2015
In 2015 Heuver Tyrewholesale increased turnover by 18 per cent. According to the company, this growth represents a major step towards Heuvers objective of doubling turnover. There firm was also successful online, where Heuver Tyrewholesale realised growth of 14 per cent via its online channel. In terms of brands, Aeolus and Barkley are said to have made a major contribution to the overall result.
Continue ReadingBridgestone ‘official tyre’ of American football for a further 5 years
Prior to the weekend’s Super Bowl 50, Bridgestone Americas announced the extension of its National Football League sponsorship arrangement for a further five years and its continuation as the NFL’s official tyre. The new deal extends the tyre maker’s eight-year relationship with the NFL and advances its ‘Bridgestone Performance Moments’ campaign platform, which includes the award for top performance play of the year at NFL Honors during Super Bowl week.
Continue ReadingRussian market still Nokian’s largest, but its significance continues to shrink
Russia has become Nokian Tyre’s problem child. Although the country is home to two tyre plants that service export markets and contribute to the company’s margins, sales of Nokian products in Russia and the CIS have more than halved within the space of four years. In 2015 alone, the region’s turnover fell by 34 per cent.
Continue ReadingBridgestone Americas recalls 35,000 tyres
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) is recalling certain FS561 replacement tyres, size 255/70 R22.5, manufactured 25 January 2015 and January 27, 2016 (DOT weeks 0515-0416) for use on trailers.
Continue ReadingContinental recalls 5 million US airbag systems
Continental Automotive Systems has reportedly admitted supplying “potentially defective air bag control units to 5 million vehicles used by Honda, Fiat Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, and three other manufacturers built over a five-year period worldwide”, according to a Reuters report. Continental Automotive told the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that electronic systems built between 2006 and 2010 could fail and air bags may not deploy in a crash or may deploy without warning.
Continue ReadingAutodata co-founds ADPA
Following the news of the foundation of the European Independent Automotive Data Publishers Association (ADPA), co-Founder Autodata has released details of its why it has got behind the initiative.
Continue ReadingContinental to build $1.45 billion tyre factory in North America
The US state of Mississippi has approved an incentive package for a US$1.45 billion tyre factory that Continental intends to build in the state. The incentives approved by the Mississippi State Legislature include providing loans of $263 million and various tax breaks. Mississippi will also assist with site acquisition and preparation work, and help with the cost of building the facility.
Continue ReadingFalken to support Chiba leg of Red Bull Air Race for second year
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) is to support the Red Bull Air Race Chiba 2016 as an official partner through the Falken Tyre brand for the second year in a row The Red Bull Air Race Chiba takes place on 4-5 June 2016 at the Makuhari Seaside Park, Mihama Ward, Chiba, known as the birthplace of civil aviation in Japan. It is the third of eight races on this year’s Red Bull Air Race World Championship calendar.
Continue ReadingIAAF: Kia guilty verdict a major victory for aftermarket’
Now the Supreme Court of Stockholm has dismissed Kia’s petition to appeal against conviction in December 2012 for breach of competition in the Swedish market on its 7 year new car warranty, the IAAF is suggesting the verdict is “a major victory for the aftermarket”. Under the EU Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation 461/2010, manufacturers have a duty to honour the vehicle’s warranty when it is serviced outside of the dealership, and non-OE parts being fitted onto a vehicle is an insufficient reason for the warranty to be declared invalid.
Continue ReadingWelcome back Michelin – Point S France selling market-leading tyre brand again
Alongside the launch of Point S City, another new development within the French Point S operation is the return of Michelin. Four years ago the network removed the brand – which accounted for 40 per cent of Point S turnover in France – from its portfolio after the two companies failed to reach a consensus regarding terms and conditions for the coming year.
Continue Reading35,000 visitors expected at Tyre & Rubber Indonesia
PT. Global Expo Management (GEM Indonesia) claims that Tyre & Rubber Indonesia 2016, which will be held alongside several other automotive industry shows between 29 March and 1 April, will be the “biggest and most prospective” trade exhibition for tyres, rubber, bus, truck and automotive parts in the ASEAN region. The organiser anticipates that this year’s show will be 20 per cent larger than the 2015 event, which attracted 24,710 trade visitors.
Continue ReadingConti looks to the future with Trend Antenna in Frankfurt
Hessian State Secretary Mathias Samson, opened Continental AG’s research workshop in the House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM) in Frankfurt am Main on 2 February. The so-called “Trend Antenna” event sees students and academics work with Continental for the purpose of developing the future of mobility and research software technologies and algorithms. The event is the fourth institution of its kind at Continental, after Regensburg, Shanghai and Guadalajara (Mexico). A total of around 170 students from around 10 different disciplines work with Continental at the Trend Antennas.
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