New Regional Haul Steer and Drive Tyres from Dunlop
Dunlop has launched its first new generation 17.5” and 19.5” regional haul tyres: the Dunlop SP344 steer tyre and SP444 drive tyre. The new tyres provide optimum wet braking, traction and handling throughout their life. In addition, high mileage, improved fuel consumption and a greater resistance to damage are all benefits, which increase fleet efficiency, says Dunlop. Featuring new construction, compounds and tread designs, the new tyre range is designed specifically to meet the demands of todays hauliers and fleet operators.
Continue ReadingStock Market Interest in Kelani Tyre
In Sri Lanka, the past week has seen considerable interest in trading in the shares of Kelani Tyre and, as a result, the companys share price rose by 18 per cent.
Continue ReadingPirelli-Shod Aston Martins on Sebring Podium
In the 12-hour Sebring endurance race, the two Pirelli-shod Aston Martin Racing DBR 9s finished second and third, 1 minute 28 seconds behind Corvette Racings C6-R. Aston Martin team driver Tomas Enge set the fastest lap of the race in 1 minute 56.573 seconds.
Continue ReadingHayes Lemmerz to Close Wheel Factory
In the USA, Hayes Lemmerz is to close its cast aluminium wheel factory at Huntington, Indiana by the end of its financial years second quarter. Closure of the plant, which employs 185 people, is part of Hayes Lemmerzs on-going programme of rationalisation.
Continue ReadingBridgestone Malaysia to Raise Prices
Bridgestone Tyre Sales (Malaysia) is to increase the price of tyres from 1st April by an as-yet-unspecified amount, because of continuing high rubber prices, said managing director Yoshiaki Hirashi.
Continue ReadingMichelin Increases Stake in Hankook
Michelin has increased its financial stake in Hankook, purchasing an additional two million shares – equivalent to 1.3 per cent of the Korean manufacturers share capital – for US$26 million.
Continue ReadingTyre-Burning Go-Ahead for South African Cement Works
The South African Government has given permission for cement company Holcim to use alternative, waste-based fuels at its cement plant outside Kimberley. Scrap tyres are included in the list of possible fuels, although possible numbers were not mentioned.
Continue ReadingUS Tyre-Shredding Facility Wins US Environmental Award
The American Council of Engineering Companies of New York has given its Diamond Award – the highest award at State level – to Shumaker Consulting and Land Surveying for their design of a tyre-shredding facility at New York States biggest stockpile of tyres. The stockpile contains an estimated 10 million tyres.
Continue ReadingVolvos To Be Made in China
Fords Volvo Car Corporation has said it will begin making cars in China this year, at an existing Ford joint venture plant. The initial target is for 10,000 cars a year to be produced in 2007.
Continue ReadingDutch Granuband BV Takes Over Missouri Tyre Recycler
At the beginning of March 2006 Amsterdam-based Granuband BV Finalised its takeover of Dash Recycled Rubber Inc. (DRRI) in Macon, Missouri, USA. The new company will be named Granuband Macon, LLC. The company will continue the same activities with the personnel who are already employed at DRRI. Following the takeover Granuband will increase production to 24 hours a day. The Missouri factory will produce several sizes of rubber for use things like artificial pitches and as rubber mulch.
Continue ReadingIndian Tyre Production up 9 per cent
January 2006 saw total tyre production in India rise 9 per cent to 5,623,048 tyres compared with January 2005. The figures calculated by the Indian Tyre Manufacturer’s association (ATMA) show that motorcycle tyre sales were up 15 per cent totalling 1,801,839 units. This particularly rapid growth is largely explained by the reclassification of moped tyres under the motorcycle heading, but also signifies production growth in the segment. Passenger car tyre production increased to 1,230,869 units up 16 per cent from the same time last year. Truck and bus and light truck production increased to 946,730 (up 8 per cent) and 352,967 (up 14 per cent) respectively. Perhaps unsurprisingly in light of the current global shortage, OTR tyre production increased 37 per cent to 10,811 units in January.
Continue ReadingPirelli One-Two on Grid for 12-Hour Race
The new partnership between Aston Martin and Pirelli got off to the best possible start in qualifying for the 54th annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the opening round of the 2006 American Le Mans Series. In typical Floridian hot afternoon conditions, the two Astons scorched around the track to take first and second grid positions ahead of the two factory Corvettes. Pedro Lamy in car #009 set a new GT1 class qualifying lap record of 1.55.286.
Continue ReadingAeolus Industrial Tyres Expands Availability in Europe
Chinese brand Aeolus is set to introduce a range of low-loader tyres in the Netherlands and across Europe. This news represents Aeolus’ response to the ever-increasing demand for these tyres from European companies in the transport business. The expansion of this line again signifies the increasing Chinese presence in the European tyre market. Aeolus has selected Heuver Banden of Den Ham to distribute these tyres in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Denmark and France. Kirkby Tyres sells Aeolus products in the UK.
Continue ReadingBridgestone Motorsport Launches New Consumer Website
Bridgestone Motorsport has launched a new Bridgestone Motorsport consumer website: www.bridgestonemotorsport.com aimed at bringing motorsport fans across the globe regular news and information about Bridgestone’s involvement in all of its major motor racing activities, namely the FIA Formula One World Championship, the GP2 Series, MotoGP, IRL, Champ Car World Series, Formula Nippon and SUPER GT.
Continue ReadingPirelli Scores Well in German Tyre Tests
Summer tyre comparative tests carried out recently in Germany saw Pirelli surpass all its other competitors and achieve outstanding ratings. This despite the severity of the tests, conducted by the top car magazines as well as ADAC, the country’s motoring organisation. These extremely favourable test results repeated the excellent results achieved in recent months by Pirelli’s winter tyre ranges.
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