Officials Challenge Polluting Tyremaker
Deputies from the people’s congress in the Chinese city of Guangzhou have asked officials from the city’s Environmental Protection Bureau why no action has been taken to deal with the large amount of pollution caused by a state-owned tyremaker located in the city. South China Tire & Rubber, one of the country’s largest tyre suppliers, reportedly emits large quantities of sulphurous gas from its factory, and this is claimed to affect the health of an estimated 100,000 people.
Continue ReadingCeat Sets Out Expansion Plans
Ceat Limited has outlined a £76 million capital expenditure plan spread over the next three years. The plan includes setting up of two greenfield plants, one for radials and the other for speciality tyres. This is a more ambitious plan than previously reported, as the company was expected to establish a single plant where all the above-mentioned activities would take place.
Continue ReadingAnd finally…..High Tech?
No, it’s not a new type of run-flat technology. A Texas man has found himself in prison after his customised tyre inners fell foul of the law. The man was stopped by police in Warren County, Kentucky after being previously observed weaving and driving too slowly while heading north on interstate 65.
Continue ReadingEx-BKT Manager to Join Alliance Takeover-Bid
Former Balkrishna Industries Ltd. executive director Yogeshkumar (Yogesh) Mahansaria and his brother Ashokkumar have reportedly quit the fast-growing Indian tyre producer, citing “family differences” as the reason. Yogesh has now teamed up with US equity firm Warburg Pincus to acquire Israel’s Alliance Tire for US$45 million. Alliance has been in negotiations with the two buyers, and the transaction is expected to be completed before June. The Alliance purchase forms part of a new venture that Yogesh Mahansaria has been quoted as saying he intends to float in the near future.
Continue ReadingIsrael Passes New Tyre Recycling Law
A new recycling law was passed by Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, which mandates that tyre manufacturers and importers collect used tyres and hand them in for recycling.
Continue ReadingSapphire Launches New Website
Sapphire Energy Recovery has launched a new-look website designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences including tyre retailers, the waste disposal industry, children and students and the general public. Sapphire’s sales and marketing manager, Ryan Mifflin commented:
Continue ReadingTwo New Appointments for Goodyear North America
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has appointed Charles Chuck Mick to the newly created position of vice president and general manager, North American holdings and integration. Prior to taking on this position Mick had served since 2003 as vice president and general manager of the companys Global Off-Highway tyre business.
Continue ReadingAnd a New CEO for Goodyear South Pacific Tyre
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced the appointment of Judith Swales to the position of managing director and chief executive officer of its Australian-based South Pacific Tyres (SPT) business. Swales replaces Joe Copeland, who has been named vice president of Goodyears Global Off-Highway business based in Akron.
Continue ReadingEasyloader – It Does What It Says
The versatility of utility, pickup and 4x4 vehicles can be increased, following the introduction of a new version of the Easyloader Tail Lift from Penny Hydraulics, which can handle loads up to 550kg. Using a tail lift for loading and unloading enables operators to comply with manual handling regulations as well as reducing the risk of damage to vehicles and personnel.
Continue ReadingBig Savings With OTR
Introduced last year to meet growing demand from users of articulated dump trucks (ADTs), the OTR 750/65 R25 remould is reportedly returning excellent hours per mm and cost per hour figures.
Continue ReadingMarangoni Expanding South American Presence
(Akron/Tire Review) Marangoni Group has entered a “partnership” with Distribuir Argentina in a move to consolidate and grow Marangoni’s activities in South America. Marangoni operates Marangoni do Brasil, a retread product manufacturing and sales business in Brazil.
Continue ReadingCooper Tire Stock Upgraded
KeyBancs Saul Ludwig has upgraded Cooper to Buy from Hold and increased his 2007 earnings prediction for the company. The Associated Press quote Ludwig as saying: “Following seven money-losing quarters, the pendulum is about to swing in a positive direction, in our opinion.
Continue ReadingSava Takes Scooter Tyres Seriously
Bike Tyrestore (BTS), a leading supplier of motorcycle and scooter tyres is looking to further expand its business and product range following the relocation of its call centre and headquarters. Tyres & Accessories caught up with joint managing director, Peter Smith, at the Stoneleigh Motorcycle tyre Expo and found out what’s different about BTS’ service and why he thinks the new Sava MC29 Sporty 3+ is the best scooter tyre there is.
Continue ReadingGoodyear Promotion an Award Finalist
Goodyear’s “name-the-blimp” contest is in the running to receive a US public relations award. The trade industry publication PRWeek has named Goodyears ``Hello My Name Is... The Launch of a New Goodyear Blimp contest one of five finalists in the category of Promotional Event of the Year. The winner will be announced on March 8 in New York City.
Continue ReadingSouth China Tire Expands Production to 15 million units
South China Tire, producer of Sunny and Wanli branded tyres, is to expand capacity to around 15 million tyres a year with a new plant. The first phase of the new plant began production in September 2006, and offers additional production of two million tyres (the total capacity is six million tyres). The total project will take up till 2012 to complete, with a final annual capacity of around 15 million tyres.
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