Cooper Findlay union re-elects leader
After leading his union through a brutal three-month lockout at Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.'s Findlay, Ohio, tyre plant, USW Local 207 president Rod Nelson has been re-elected to his post, Tire Review reports. Nelson received 311 votes from Local 207 membership, according to the Findlay Courier, or nearly 47 per cent of all votes cast. Two opponents for the three-year term received 186 and 167 votes, respectively.
Continue ReadingNordschleife offering alloy wheel decals
Nordschleife, a company offering accessories celebrating the world-famous German race track, is now offering design sets to refine “virtually any” alloy wheel. It offers 3D emblems for the hub, for example, with a diameter of 59mm (2.3”). The silver Nordschleife 1927 logo with laurel wreath - protected by a clear plastic coating - commemorates the completion of the world's most demanding racetrack exactly 85 years ago.
Continue ReadingNationwide Platforms signs ATS-E deal for 1,000-strong fleet
The UK’s leading powered access platform provider – Nationwide Platforms – has signed a deal with ATS Euromaster, which will see the tyre services provider manage tyres on a fleet of more than 1,000 vehicles. As part of the agreement, ATS Euromaster will monitor tyre wear and usage, carry out repairs and fit replacements across the company’s fleet. This includes around 160 cars, 170 vans, 120 trucks, 50 trailers and 610 specialist pieces of vehicle mounted plant.
Continue ReadingInfinity to hold European tyre launch at Reifen 2012
Infinity has announced that it will hold the European launch of its new tyre range at Reifen 2012. The tyres will be unveiled to a select international audience of dealers and journalists in May during Infinity’s Partners Day celebrations, taking place in Beijing, China, before Infinity takes its new tyres – details of which have yet to be revealed – at Europe’s largest tyre expo, held at Messe Essen in early June.
Continue ReadingRenault fits Bridgestone to Clio RS Red Bull Racing RB7
Renault has chosen to fit Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres as original equipment for the Renault Clio RS Red Bull Racing RB7, launched in March 2012. The 200hp limited edition car was developed to celebrate Red Bull Racing’s Formula One Constructors’ title – Renault has supplied its RS27 V8 engine to the Milton Keynes-based team since the 2007 season.
Continue ReadingTurkey leads strong Eastern Europe heavy trailer demand
Automotive and transport consulting group, CLEAR has shown that there was growth of 58 per cent in heavy trailer demand in Eastern Europe in 2011. Thirteen of the fifteen countries covered in the report had growth of over 30 per cent, while three other markets grew by more than 100 per cent. The stand-out nation was Turkey, which completely recovered from the downturn of 2009 to post record trailer demand in 2010 and 2011, making it the largest trailer market in Eastern Europe.
Continue ReadingKramer presents Goodyear 'Roadmap' to shareholders
Goodyear's 2012 annual shareholder meeting was held on 17 April at the company’s headquarters in Akron, and chairman and CEO Rich Kramer told those in attendance that he was “pleased” with the tyre-maker’s 2011 performance, outlining the company’s “strategy roadmap”, Tire Review reports. Pointing to record sales of $22.8 billion and record segment operating income, Kramer said, “What is most gratifying is that our record results across all global businesses were achieved in the midst of continued economic uncertainty around the world through successful execution of our strategy. Our ‘strategy roadmap’ is the foundation for decisions on every aspect of the business, from marketing and product development to investment and team building.”
Continue ReadingWheelwright launches Dotz Territory wheel
Wheelwright has introduced a new pseudo-split rim Dotz wheel to its catalogue. The new “Territory” features a deep-dish profile and is fully TÜV approved. Although the wheel has many passenger car fitments, Wheelwright explains that it was designed for the SUV market, with a load index up to handling most of the biggest arches.
Continue ReadingBridgestone offers free industry seminars at CV Show
Bridgestone will offer visitors to its exhibition area free industry seminars at this year’s CV Show. Visitors can get advice, hints and join the debate on wheel security (cost and consequences); the future of fuel efficiency; and how to save money through improving tyre maintenance. The seminars will run daily during the show, held at Birmingham’s NEC, on 24-26 April.
Continue ReadingEmbraer Military Airlifter KC-390 to fit Goodyear tyres
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced a new aviation tyre supply deal, continuing its original equipment range expansion in the industry. Brazil-based Embraer Defense and Security has selected the tyre manufacturer to equip its KC-390 twin-engine, jet-powered military airlifter and tanker with Goodyear military aviation tyres.
Continue ReadingFederal motorsport tyres accredited by CAMS
Federal's FZ-201 and FZ-202 semi slick R Spec tyres have been approved for production car racing in Australia by The Confederation of Australian Motorsport (CAMS). Federal Tires Motorsport project manager, Taz Yeh said that to have the Federal brand approved for fitment at national level is “an honour” for a company only recently involved in motorsport. The company believes CAMS approval – linked to the FIA – is key to the brand taking the FZ-201 and FZ-202 to other territories as the brand expands internationally its motorsport involvement.
Continue ReadingOnline tyre retail still a growing market, says Delticom report
Over in Germany, online tyre retailer Delticom commissioned research company Forsa to study consumer attitudes to buying tyres online. Forsa surveyed 1,000 German potential tyre purchasers, aged 18 to 65 years, and noted that acceptance towards online tyre purchases is still growing.
Continue ReadingSouth African distributor begins Infinity taxi branding campaign
Tyrecor has announced that it will display Infinity’s branding on six taxis in the cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg. The South African distributor of the brand says that it wants to increase and promote Infinity Tyres brand awareness; the campaign will last 12 months with the taxis placed strategically around the cities.
Continue ReadingPirelli introduces social media Moto competition
Pirelli is offering the chance for followers of its Moto Facebook page to compete in an online “social game” with the top prize of a trip to Los Angeles. The complete content of the brand’s “Ride Like an Angel” contest will become available to users promoting Pirelli’s Moto page within their own social groups and purchasing a set of Pirelli Angel ST tyres in April or May 2012, helping to promote the brand both online and in retail stores. The game involves scoring points by completing four tracks set in Los Angeles districts such as Downtown and Santa Monica.
Continue ReadingPirelli increases Performance Centres by 25%
Pirelli has announced that the number of its UK Performance Centres (PPCs) has increased by 25 per cent over the past two years. Pirelli presented the information at a PPC meeting the headquarters of reigning FIA Formula One Constructors' World Champions Red Bull Racing in Milton Keynes last month. In August 2010, there were 66 PPC branches but this figure has “steadily grown over the past 20 months” to reach 83 in the UK and Ireland. PPCs are audited for quality, helping the manufacturer to direct high performance car drivers to the outlets that will best suit their needs.
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