Polish Online Wholesaler Expands European Web Presence
Polish online tyre wholesaler Oponeo.pl is preparing to launch its new Italian website in the next two to three weeks. This latest site will join the company’s German, Spanish and French pages, which entered operation this year. In countries in which we launched our e-stores, sales are already taking place. We are continuously working on improving the websites and increasing their functionality, Ernest Pujszo, responsible for developing Oponeo.pl’s foreign sales, told the Warsaw Business Journal.
Continue ReadingPressurePro and enTIRE Launch Tyre Pressure Management Package
Advantage PressurePro, LLC and Vehicle Management Corporation Pty Ltd have introduced enTIRE PressureAgent. The PressureAgent interfaces with PressurePro’s with market leading TPMS with Vehicle Management Corporation’s advanced Tire Management Software (enTIRE) and reads, analyzes and reports tyre pressure information. The enTIRE system compares pressure readings to the recommended pressure for each tyre type and vehicle position. “Our uploading capability provides our customers with the ability to download historical pressure readings from each tyre on a vehicle into enTIRE, which contains detailed information about the recommended pressure for each tyre and axle”, said Mark Fernie, managing director of Vehicle Management Corporation, adding: “We were impressed with the simplicity of the PressurePro system which allows quick implementation on a fleet of vehicles with a robust pressure reading system.”
Continue ReadingSmithers Promotes REACH Seminars
With the 30 November 2010 deadline fast approaching, Smithers is promoting its series of compliance seminars. According to the testing and research organisation, for many months attention has been focussed on the submission of lead registration dossiers to ECHA. However a new harmonised system for the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) has brought with it equally demanding deadlines.
Continue ReadingPermatex Advertises Tire Shire in Video Games
Permatex Inc., a key player in automotive chemical technology maintenance and repair, has launched an in-game publicity campaign for its “No Touch Seriously Wet Extreme Tire Shine” inside leading race titles Need for Speed, Burnout Paradise, GRID, and Dirt. According to the company, the opportunity was developed in conjunction with strategic video game partner Engage In-Game Advertising and Permatex marketing partner, Mintz & Hoke Communications Group. Promoting No Touch products with in-game advertising is a creative opportunity to introduce and reinforce our brand and tire dressing products among our target audience, who we refer to as members of the Best Dressed Nation, said Permatex senior product manager, Diane Nesprido. By placing our Get Wet messaging and positioning our NO TOUCH(R) Seriously Wet Extreme Tire Shine within the action of games, we hope to increase our reach and encourage people who want their cars to stand out and shine to try our products.
Continue ReadingBosch Invests in US Test Track Upgrade
Bosch has invested approximately $8 million to renovate its vehicle test track in Flat Rock, Mich., to provide a state-of-the-art facility that will be used to test a variety of automotive technologies. The renovation included repaving and expanding the surface size of the sites Vehicle Dynamics Area, and reconfiguring the test facility to accommodate Boschs vehicle dynamics and foundation brake testing. Facility improvements include expansion of the pad size from 417,000 to 937,000 square feet; addition of a three-lane high bank curve; extension of the track loop from 3/4-mile to 1.4 miles; and the installation of a hydroplane surface.
Continue ReadingBITS Buys Static Axle Weighbridge
British and International Tyre Supplies (BITS), part of the County Tyres Group, recently bought a new static axle weighbridge from Axle Weight Technology Ltd (Axtec) in order to help it stay within strict axle load weight rules. According to the company, the increased weight of tyres has been making it more difficult to judge if the company’s delivery vehicles are within legal limits when they set off on their daily delivery runs. BITS wanted to achieve the maximum payload of around 1.2 tonnes on its 3.5 tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, while also staying on the right side of the law. Taking 10 kgs as an average weight per tyre meant that 120 tyres can usually be safely loaded onto the Sprinters. But this way of doing things is a bit haphazard as the product mix can change the weight significantly, especially if heavier 4 x 4 or ‘run flat’ tyres are being carried, leading to the risk of an axle or gross weight overloading.
Continue ReadingGoodyear Reminds Consumers of Kevlar’s Strong Points
Goodyear has been using high-strength Kevlar in its products for some years now, and recently the company highlighted the advances made using the fibres developed by the scientists at DuPont. The US based tyre major points out that tyre reinforcement was the initial application for Kevlar more than 40 years ago, and today the product is used across the company’s range. The material property advantages of Kevlar are extensively used in developing products that address the issues of ride and comfort, handling, thermal and flame resistance, reduced tyre weight and road noise.
Continue ReadingInfinity to Launch UHP tyre range at Tyrexpo Africa 2010
Tyrecor is planning to launch a new range of Infinity UHP tyres into the South African market at Tyrepxo Africa next year. Confirming the news, managing director Charl de Villiers said: “Infinity will be launching an exciting new range of products into the Southern African market at the show next March, which will include Ultra High Performance tyres up to and including 21 inches in V and W speed ratings. The Infinity brand already enjoys a large following in Europe and other parts of the world and we have received numerous requests from our dealer base to expand our current range. “We feel that Tyrexpo Africa is the ideal platform to launch this range due to the exposure it offers exhibitors,” he said. By mid-July, floor space for TyrexpoAfrica’10 was more than 55 per cent occupied and on track to meet targets set by organiser ECI International. There is a current balance of 40 per cent national to 60 per cent international companies exhibiting, with strong representation from China, India, south east Asia, Europe and the US.
Continue ReadingDelticom Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Europe’s leading online tyre business, Delticom AG (mytyres.co.uk in the UK), has been celebrating its 10th Anniversary by offering special additional discounts of up to 10 per cent off its normally competitive prices. “The formula for our success is our more than 3 million satisfied customers to date and the fact that we do not want to stop being better,” Rainer Binder, CEO of Delticom AG, explained, adding: More and more drivers buy their tyres online. In the current economic situation across Europe, a rising number of consumers are discovering favourably priced purchasing opportunities on the Internet, which they can find with us in 35 countries and in more than 100 online shops. According to Delticom, the company’s prices are on average 20 to 25 per cent cheaper than traditional tyre dealers. Moreover customers are offered a worldwide network of about 24,000 service partners, who mount the tyres professionally for “reasonable prices.”
Continue ReadingEuro Car Parts Now Stocks Rema Tip Top Repairs
Euro Car Parts (ECP) now stocks what is described as “a comprehensive range of tyre repair materials” from Rema Tip Top. According to a statement released by ECP, Rema Tip Top complements the ECP strategy to offer a wider range of consumables and offer an even greater service to its customers. Rema Tip Top UK Ltd has been operating for over 50 years and offers a wide range of automotive consumables and equipment, ranging from valve hardware and balance weights, to chemicals tools and accessories.
Continue ReadingSimon Tattersall Appointed ATS Euromaster Head of National Truck
ATS Euromaster has appointed Simon Tattersall as Head of National Truck, reporting directly to Peter Fairlie, Group Sales Director. Tattersall has worked for with parent company Michelin for 28 years, based at their headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent. In his most recent role he was Business Development Manager for Michelin Fleet Solutions and Sales Manager, responsible for the company’s original equipment sales to trailer manufacturers in the UK and Nordic countries. Commenting on his appointment, Tattersall said: “My primary focus as Head of National Truck is to continue building on the success ATS Euromaster has enjoyed over the last two years, during which it has won major contracts with customers including Eddie Stobart, Suttons and Gist.
Continue ReadingTIA Seeks a Presidential Thumbs-Down on Proposed Tariffs
The Tire Industry Association has reiterated its position regarding Chinese tyres and duties upon them in a letter sent to US President Obama. The TIA has urged the President to reject the recommendation for duties of up to 55 per cent on passenger car and light commercial vehicle tyres, as voted upon by the US International Trade Commission on June 29. A copy of this letter was also sent to the United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk. In the letter, the TIA argued that the ITC proposed tariffs will not protect US manufacturing jobs and will result in higher prices and fewer choices for customers. It also addressed the possibility of safety issues arising should consumer access to affordable tyres be restricted.
Continue ReadingTrade Group Launch Trademaster T1035
Trademaster recently launched the T1035, hydraulic, two-post car lift, which the company believes will “take the market by storm.” Trade Group spokesman Terry Bullworthy explained: “The Trademaster T1035 is…[an] open top, base type lift, with a 3.5 tonne lifting capacity that has been designed and developed specifically for Trade Group. Importantly, it is has ‘traceable CE approval’ and is manufactured and built to our exacting standards to ensure that safety, quality and reliability are paramount. We believe the Trademaster T1035 is the most cost-effective entrant into the world of two column hydraulic lifts, it has rugged construction, three-stage support arms and ergonomic control allows for safe, easy and efficient operation in the garage workshop.”
Continue ReadingScorpion Introduces Exhaust System for Focus ST
Those with a penchant for modifying their ‘motor’ have long cast a favourable eye upon the Ford Focus ST. Early examples of the hot hatch are now emerging from their warranty window – and Scorpion is ready and waiting with its Focus ST sports exhaust system. The exhaust manufacturer reports it has created a 63mm diameter system that perfectly balances optimum gas flow with the required back-pressure to keep the turbo spinning ‘on song’ throughout the rev range.
Continue ReadingRaybestos Taps Police Veteran as Brake Consultant
Retired cop Ronnie Faison has joined Raybestos as technical consultant and official spokesperson for the new Raybestos Police Braking System. Faison served for 35 years as equipment superintendent for the North Carolina Highway Patrol, managing one of the largest police fleets in the country, Raybestos said. “The North Carolina Highway Patrol was involved in countless research and development tests with Raybestos product engineers at our driver training facility,” said Faison. “They are constantly striving to improve their product and that’s why Raybestos police brakes have always outperformed the competition, and why the new complete Police Braking System from Raybestos will perform unlike anything else in the fleet industry.” In his new role, Faison’s responsibilities will include everything from product development and testing to public speaking engagements and appearing in Raybestos product spotlights and ads. (Tire Review/Akron)
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