Pirelli and Schrader to Develop New Tyre “Check-Up” Sensor
Pirelli and Schrader have agreed to join forces to take “intelligent” tyre production a step further. The new system, based on a mini-sensor capable of generating its own power, can for the first time be located within the tyre itself and allows the tyre identification data and its temperature and pressure to be monitored in real time and transmitted to the car and driver. Schrader took on 100 new staff at its Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland facility at the beginning of April. This move was supported by £3.5 million of funding from Invest NI and brings the total number of staff at the plant to 160.
Continue ReadingVianor and Amring to Cooperate in Sweden
The Nokian-owned Vianor AB tyre retail chain is to partner with Amring Verkstäder AB in Sweden. Following the agreement, nine Amring outlets have joined the Vianor tyre chain and become Vianor Partner outlets as of 2 May 2006. The agreement gives Amring outlets the rights to utilize Vianor brand and chain marketing, Vianor’s call centre services and personnel training programmes.
Continue ReadingBlimp Naming Finalists Announced
(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced the 10 finalists for its Name the Blimp Contest, launched last month. Consumers submitted more than 21,000 unique names for the tyremaker’s newest airship, according to Goodyear.
Continue ReadingCam Systems Launches New Website and Corporate ID
Cam Systems has launched a newly designed website at www.cam-systems.co.uk. To mark the occasion, the company has also introduced a new corporate identity as part of a marketing campaign to build greater awareness and understanding within the UK tyre industry. “Initially the site is aimed at introducing Cam’s people, products and services. All of our resources are in regular communication with our customers and we feel it essential that they have the opportunity to put faces to the names in our 30-strong team,” explained Steve Bazeley, Cam’s Business Development Director.
Continue ReadingMichelin Plant Makes 200 Millionth Radial
(Akron/Tire Review) There is one P225/50R17 Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 that will never see the open road – the 200 millionth tyre produced at Michelin North America’s (MNA) Greenville, S.C., US1 plant last week. And Richard Simmons, the man who helped build the plant’s very first tyre – a BR78R13 – in 1975, was on hand to help produce that landmark radial. According to MNA, some 100 employees at the plant have been at US1 since day one.
Continue ReadingBrityrex 2007 – Tuning In With the Tyre Business
As the UK’s only independent biennial tyre-trade event both national and international exhibitors are now actively booking their stands for May 2007. Specifically targeted at tyre manufacturers, tyre wholesalers, tyre importers and retailers, Brityrex ’07 will feature tyres and tyre technology, retreads, tyre production equipment, tyre repair and changing equipment, fast-fit and garage equipment, wheel alignment and balancing technology, alloy wheels, valves, tools, workshop management software and tyre recycling and disposal technology. In short, everything relating to the tyre from car tyres through to commercial, industrial, agricultural, off-road and recreational tyres.
Continue ReadingViking “Ready For Anything”
Viking, the quality mid-range tyre brand, has launched a new advertising campaign as part of the brand’s recent development. The new ad depicts a Viking tyre amid bold images of stormy and unpredictable weather with the strapline: “Ready for Anything”.
Continue ReadingCTNA to Cease Tyre Production in May
Continental Tire North America will stop tyre production at its Charlotte plant in July, earlier than its previously announced date of September, because of “worsening business conditions,” local news sources have reported Under this plan, the company will lay off more than 700 workers between this Friday and July. Previously, Continental had said it would cut 172 workers Friday, 50 in June and 478 in September. The company plans to shift production to its non-union plant in Mount Vernon, Illinois, and to its factories in Mexico and Brazil.
Continue ReadingContinental Launches Wide-base Trailer Tyre
Continental Truck Tyres Europe has announced the launch of its wide-base tyre for the growing Megatrailer market. Designated 445/45 R 19.5 HTL1, the new tyre offers fleet operators the benefits of fuel-saving, higher mileage and maximising load-carrying volume. According to the company, fleet users will gain fuel savings of five per cent, higher tyre mileage and maximised load volume.
Continue ReadingWRAP Launches Used Tyre Open Tender
An open tender has been launched by WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme) inviting bids which will continue the momentum of developing and extending the UK’s markets for used tyres. WRAP says its aim is to provide up to 100 per cent funding support for trial and demonstration projects using rubber from UK used tyres for a wide range of construction-related applications which will have already undergone proven research and development, but have yet to be commercialised.
Continue ReadingReifen 2006 Preview
The May issue T&A features a preview of Europe’s leading tyre exhibition, Reifen Essen. Whether you are an exhibitor or are simply interesting in attending make sure you make the most of the opportunity that this feature provides. For exhibitors this section provides a unique opportunity to maximise the value of your investment, while visitors will value the opportunity to see what is ahead and plan their visit to the show accordingly.
Continue ReadingMmmmmm Donuts
Cooper Tires has set a new World Donuting record at the Santa Pod Raceway, Northamptonshire. Twenty-two enthusiasts mainly from the online Drift community, Driftworks.co.uk, helped Cooper break the previous record for the number of cars simultaneously donuting, which stood at three cars.
Continue ReadingMoscow Calling
Next month T&A will also cover the recent developments in the Russian emerging market. Focusing on the recent Tires & Rubber Moscow exhibition, our coverage will look at how the show is increasingly becoming a trade orientated show. It is also growing. A whopping 40 per cent of this year’s exhibitors were new to the show, meaning the exhibition remains Russia’s leading tyre industry show by some way.
Continue ReadingSchumacher and Bridgestone Win European Grand Prix
Michael Schumacher Bridgestone-shod Ferrari has won the European GP in front of home crowds to give Bridgestone its 97th win since entering Formula One in 1997. The result was Schumacher’s 86th win of his career. After a race-long battle, Schumacher beat the Michelin equipped Renault of Fernando Alonso into second place. Ferrari and Bridgestone’s Felipe Massa completed the podium.
Continue ReadingATS Euromaster Names New Managing Director
ATS Euromaster has appointed Ian Stuart as its new Group Managing Director, taking up the role with immediate effect. The news follows reports of previous MD Nick Gregg’s departure a little over a month ago. Ian Stuart started his career as a salesman with Kenning Tyre Services in the London area in 1980, followed by periods as Centre Manager and in Regional Sales. After a four-year period as Regional Sales Manager in London and the South East with National Tyres & Autocare, Ian joined ATS Euromaster as a Regional Manager in London and then became Managing Director of W.S. Tyremasters.
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