GPX Completes Purchase of MITL
GPX International Tire Corporation (GPX), has purchased Maine Industrial Tire Limited (MITL) of Gorham, Maine. MITL is a leader in the design and manufacture of premium quality solid industrial tyres which are sold under the Maine and ITL brands. In addition, MITL produces and markets a line of solid tires for use on skid steers and loaders under the Brawler brand.
Continue ReadingFederal Reports Record Shipments
Federal Corporation shipped 1.7 million tyres in the first quarter of 2006 – the largest quarterly total in the company’s 52-year history. The figure reflects increased production at Federal’s Taiwanese and Chinese bases. In March alone the company delivered 670,000 tyres.
Continue ReadingPirelli and Maserati Agreement Renewed
Pirelli has extended its initial three-year collaboration agreement with Maserati for a further two years. So far the accord has helped both parties achieve success on and off the racetrack. From a motorsport perspective this means constructors and team titles in the 2005 FIA-GT championship with the Maserati MC12 on P Zero Racing tyres, the numerous victories of the Modena two-seaters entered by a number of teams in international and national championships including the Italian GT series title and the great success among both participants and spectators of the Trofeo Maserati, the fourth of which began in early April at Monza.
Continue ReadingSuccessful Start to British GT for Avon
Avon Tyres’ competitive debut in the British GT Championship is being hailed as a resounding success by teams and drivers alike at Oulton Park, Cheshire last weekend. Race winner, Chris Niarchos in his Scuderia Ecosse Ferrari 430, said: “The race was good all round…[the car] ran faultlessly and credit to Avon. The tyres were brilliant….they allowed us to push very early in the race which, historically to be fair, we’ve never been able to do that much.”
Continue ReadingMarangoni at Transpotec
Marangoni is exhibiting at Transpotec, which is taking place in Milan from 27 – 30 April. The company will be showing examples of its latest commercial and industrial tyres, including special, heat-resistant compounds and winter tyres for trucks.
Continue ReadingNeed a Ticket for the Soul Train?
Tickets for the Motown-themed Rubber Industry Dinner are now on sale. The event (29 September 2006, Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Solihull) will includes the thrill of casino tables, live entertainment and a special performance by the ‘Secret Service’. In addition there will also be raffle prizes including a weekend for two in New York, dinner for two in a Michelin starred restaurant, weekend for two at a luxurious Devon retreat and a night “Putting on the Ritz”. Awards will also be presented for contributions to the rubber, tyre and recycling industries. Contact Christine Joyce at the BTMA for more information.
Continue ReadingYokohama to Manufacture Radial Truck and Bus Tyres in China
The Yokohama Rubber Co, Ltd, has announced that it established Suzhou Yokohama Tire Co., Ltd. earlier this month in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China. Beginning October 2007, the new company will manufacture and sell steel radial truck and bus (TB) tyres. The company invested US$81 million in the facility and expects to produces 350,000 tyres. Up till now Yokohama has exported Japanese produced replacement tyres into the Chinese market.
Continue ReadingMillennium Winners Take A Trip
Viking International has named the winners of its Millennium competition. The Ultra High Performance Millennium tyre range, launched at the beginning of the year, was introduced alongside an exclusive competition for Viking’s business development staff, with the chance to win vouchers towards an exotic holiday destination of their choice. First prize went to David Le Tall for exceptional sales results, closely followed by runner up, Steve Cockburn. They were presented with their holiday vouchers at the end of March by John Kemp, managing director for Viking International.
Continue ReadingDouble S Provides Exhaust for Sea Tractor
At High Tide the only way you can get to Burgh Island off the South Devon Coast is by boarding its unique Sea Tractor. The owners of the Island recently decided to refurbish this special vehicle and commissioned Double S Exhausts to design a salt-spray friendly stainless steel exhaust system out of Grade 316 marine quality material.
Continue ReadingNew “Safe and Simple” Tyre Changer from Beissbarth
A new tyre changer for low profile, run-flat tyres and wide wheels offers safe and simple tyre changing, even for the most difficult tyre rim combinations. Beissbarth is launching the MS67 tyre changer, designed to meet the ever-present health and safety regulations, and provide a fast and efficient service for technicians and customers.
Continue ReadingFirst Stop Dealers Treated to VIP Tour
Staff from three First Stop dealerships have been treated to a VIP tour of one of Bridgestone’s major tyre manufacturing plants in France as part of a campaign to further increase knowledge within the network. Representatives from Airway Tyres in Colchester, and the Lodge Tyres depots in both Walsall and Talke, near Stoke, were given a guided tour of the factory in Béthune, northern France. They received an in-depth insight into the whole tyre manufacturing process, from the combination of natural and synthetic rubber all the way through to the detailed and thorough quality control of the final product.
Continue ReadingDealer Opportunities for Viking Branded Tyres
The Viking tyre brand has been established in the UK for over 30 years. During this time it has developed a reputation for quality as a mid-range tyre and offers excellent profit opportunities for Viking dealers.
Continue ReadingJust Tyres Opens Huntingdon Outlet
Following the successful launch of the company’s Aldershot branch, Just Tyres has now opened its first outlet in Cambridgeshire. The Huntingdon branch opened its doors on Good Friday, and is already reporting buoyant sales. Being new to the area, Just Tyres has been very active promoting the business focusing mainly on its transparent pricing policy and promise to sell nothing but tyres to customers. In addition, they have been offering customers free tyre checks, balancing and tracking, and given away a range of prizes to both to ‘lucky customers’ and prize draw winners, which is all reported to have helped drive people through the doors.
Continue ReadingTwo New TruckForce Regional Managers
Goodyear Dunlop has announced the appointment of two new Regional Managers to further strengthen their service provider TruckForce. A major investment has been made in Goodyear Dunlops new truck tyre service provider network for the road transport industry. TruckForce focuses on the commercial vehicle and bus market with planned, preventative tyre maintenance and on-site service with each region having a central TruckForce hub with a network of satellite service points and stock holding locations supporting these.
Continue ReadingMerityre Gears Up for Expansion
Merityre Specialists Ltd opened its newest centre in Reading on 8 April. The new Purley Tyre Care Specialists is part of an ongoing expansion programme, which Merityre is expected to roll out during 2006. The new Purley Tyre Care Centre specialises in wheel alignment and will stock a wide range of products and services from tyres, through to batteries and wheels.
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