Ag Market Moves Towards Low Profile
Tyre manufacturer Firestone has reported that more farmers are demanding 65 series tyres, instead of 70 series or standard 85 series. Tyres & Accessories magazine asked to Barry Coleman, Firestone’s marketing manager about the swing.
Continue ReadingRemy Brake Caliper Catalogue
Remy Automotive has introduced a new brake caliper catalogue which it claims offers the best range coverage in the UK market. The catalogue adds a further 206 part references to the range, increasing the overall offering to more than 2,500 part numbers. Remy Automotive is one of the largest brake caliper remanufacturers in Europe and claims a 15 per cent share of the UK brake caliper market. Growth of remanufactured callipers is estimated at five per cent a year and they account for 75 per cent of the UK market, compared with 40 per cent a decade ago.
Continue ReadingCGS Promotes Semperit Brand
At the end of 2005 CGS Tyres launched its new SuperVolumeTyre (SVT) - an innovation designed to serve demanding machinery, according to the company. But it didn’t stop there. At the same time CGS launched the Semperit agricultural brand, effectively re-branding its Uniroyal line, while also releasing its 2006/2007 databook.
Continue ReadingKraiburg Aims to Boost Customers’ Productivity
Focusing attention on maximum possible productivity becomes vital in difficult economic times in order to boost competitiveness. Besides high-quality retreading materials, Kraiburg Austria also provides its customers with expertise and business services, aimed at boosting their productivity.
Continue ReadingHayes Lemmerz 3Q Sales Up 11 per cent
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc today reported that sales for the fiscal third quarter ended 31 October 2005, rose 11 per cent to $604.0 million from $545.9 million for the same period last year. However Hayes Lemmerz reported net losses of $13.3 million, compared with $5.3 million in the same period last year, and issued revised guidance for 2005.
Continue ReadingSlashing Rampage Causes $30,000 in Tyre Damage
(Akron/Tire Review) Calgary, Alberta, police arrested four teenagers who allegedly slashed the tyres of more than 80 cars this past weekend. Estimates are that the vandalism, which occurred early on 4 December caused some $30,000 in damage. Police arrested and charged three 15-year-olds – two boys and one girl, and a 16-year-old boy with 204 counts. News reports say the victims are upset, having to face replacing tyres just before the holidays. In one case, according to police, one victim had all four tires on his three vehicles slashed.
Continue ReadingBFS Venezuela Plant Back on Stream
(Akron/Tire Review) The union feud that forced Bridgestone/Firestone to twice close its Valencia, Venezuela, plant has apparently ended and the plant has restarted production. Tyres were rolling off the line late on 6 December, according to a company spokesman.
Continue ReadingIndia: Tubeless Sales Remain Flat
Tubeless tyre sales in India remain flat despite the best promotional efforts of manufacturers. According to the Business Standard, tubeless products “have failed to impress buyers.” “The infrastructure development and the road conditions have not kept pace with the technology development. The sales of tubeless tyres is restricted to the higher segment premium cars and still not many here are aware about the benefits of tubeless tyres,” said the regional service manager of JK Tyre.
Continue ReadingMichelin to Reduce Costs by Targeted Retiree Replacement
(Akron/Tire Review) Groupe Michelin Managing General Partner Edouard Michelin, on a visit to the US, said the company will pursue cost reduction gains by replacing only a portion of workers who will retire in the next few years. This includes Michelin operations in the U.S. and Europe. AFX News reported that Michelin, who visited his company’s North American operations, said: “There is no magic formula” for the reductions, and that decisions on whether to replace certain retiring workers would be made on a case-by-case basis.
Continue ReadingNew Business Development Manager at RH Claydon
RH Claydon Ltd has appointed John Parker as business development manager. The decision is effective from 1 January 2006. In this role Parker will be responsible for the companies equity and wholesale major accounts throughout the UK and Ireland.
Continue ReadingRecord US Tyre Shipments
Passenger car replacement tyre shipments are expected to reach a record total of 205 million units this year, according to the latest RMA figures. The previous record was 198.9 million units, set in 2000. This will be the first time shipments have exceeded 200 million units in any given year. Similarly, tyre shipments for the combined original equipment (OE) and replacement consumer and commercial sectors are expected to increase by 2.2 per cent compared to 2004 as a result of continued steady economic growth.
Continue ReadingBridgestone to Open West Bohemia Distribution Centre in 2006
Bridgestone is planning to open a European distribution centre in the Czech Republic in July 2006, Gert Meylemans, senior manager corporate PR at Bridgestone Europe NV/SA told Czech Business Weekly.
Continue ReadingRetiring Hercules Chief Looks Back
(Akron/Tire Review) In 1958 Craig Anderson sold his first set of Goodyear Double Eagles while working at his uncle’s tyre store in New York state. Now, after 40-plus years in the tyre and rubber industry, Craig has stepped down as president and chief executive officer of Hercules Tire & Rubber Co.
Continue ReadingTitan Extends Deadline For Fifth Time
(Akron/Tire Review) Despite claims that it has reached an agreement with the United Steelworkers that would pave the way for the completion of its planned purchase of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co’s agricultural tyre business, Titan International has filed for its fifth extension for the deal. The new deadline set by Titan is 31 December.
Continue ReadingHow to Successfully Recruit Senior Staff
A company’s success is determined by how good its people are and the more senior the people the greater the effect - good or bad –they can have on a company’s success. So how do you ensure that your next high flyer will be exactly that?
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