PCL Showcases Handheld Inflation Products
With a record number of visitors expected at this years Essen tyre show, PCL has created what it describes as a must-see portfolio of new and existing products. UK-based PCL is renowned for its market-leading products for tyre inflation, and Reifen is the ideal platform to demonstrate them to representatives of tyre shops, mobile tyre vans, garages, car dealers, fleet and transport managers, automotive OEMs as well as tyre suppliers - basically anyone responsible for supplying, fitting and maintaining tyres.
Continue ReadingProfit Falls in Kumho’s First Quarter
(Akron/Tire Review) Kumho Tire Co.’s net profit fell 4.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2006 vs. the same period of 2005, the company reported. Operating profit for the first quarter dropped 41.9 per cent, while revenue slipped 0.1 per cent.
Continue ReadingTire Group International – The World’s Tyre Dealer
Tire Group International, Inc. describes itself as a premier tyre distributor, and is the largest Hispanic-owned tyre distributor in the US, serving all of Latin America, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as the rest of the world. In addition to its Miami facilities, there are distribution centres in Mexico and Puerto Rico to better serve clients.
Continue ReadingHanksugi Japan – Latest Tread Patterns on Show
Power and Technology moving forward is the theme of the Hanksugi Japan stand at this years Essen show. As a result of the companys on-going research and development programme, Hanksugi Japan is pleased to be able to launch the latest tread patterns for 2006 at Essen. These are HS26+ HS28+ HS38.
Continue ReadingGoodyear Dunlop Opens New Actionline Callcentre in Birmingham
Goodyear Dunlop has announced an increased investment in Actionline – the 24 hour, 365 day service that will ensure TruckForce customers receive the best emergency roadside assistance support in the industry. The opening of the centre coincides with the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, where Goodyear Dunlop is also announcing the signing of what is believed to be Europes biggest Truck tyre service contract with TIP trailer services.
Continue ReadingKara Gostar – Mould manufacturer
Kara Gostar Eng. Co. will be showing examples from its range of moulds for the tyre industry at this year’s Essen show. The company was established as a tyre mould manufacturer in 1991 and manufactures 400 sets of moulds per year. A team of experienced and skilled engineers, backed up by updated hardware and software, incorporate the most recent developments in tyre mould production into customer tyre moulds.
Continue ReadingNew Record: 450 Exhibitors at REIFEN 2006
With 450 exhibitors participating and a floor space of roughly 43,000 m² distributed throughout seven exhibition halls, the REIFEN International Tyre Trade Fair, held every other year, is this year larger than ever before in its 46-year history. For Messe Essen GmbH this record participation is an indicator that exhibitors coming to Essen May 23 to 26, 2006 are expecting good business. “The record number and internationality of the exhibitors participating in the fair serve to confirm that the trade fair location Essen is the first choice for tire professionals from all over the world,” emphasise Dr. Joachim Henneke, Chairman of Management of the Messe Essen, and Peter Hülzer, Chief Executive Manager of Germany’s Tyre Trade Association BRV (Bundesverband Reifenhandel und -handwerk e.V.).
Continue ReadingApollo Tyres Ltd Concludes Acquisition of Dunlop South Africa
Apollo Tyres Ltd has formally concluded the process of acquiring Dunlop Tyres International (Pyt) Ltd (Dunlop South Africa) in a £36 million all cash deal. Apollo’s board of directors had approved this acquisition on January 31, 2006, at a board meeting in Mumbai, India. All regulatory approvals in India and South Africa alongside the transfer of shares have already been completed.
Continue ReadingHigh Speed Laser Sensor for Sidewall Inspection
Selcom Sensors That See™ has introduced a high speed laser line sensor for tyre sidewall inspection, radial runout measurement and other applications in the rubber and tyre industry. The market leader in triangulation sensor technology, Selcom® is a leading brand of LMI Technologies, Inc.
Continue ReadingTIA Looking for Nominees for Hall of Fame
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is accepting nominations for the 2006 Hall of Fame from April 30 to June 30, 2006. The Hall of Fame is open to individuals in the tyre industry, including manufacturers, inventors, publishers, equipment suppliers, tyre dealers, tyre and rubber recyclers, and retreaders. A new category that was added in 2005 for Historical Contributors, will be included again in 2006. This category recognizes those individuals who have been out of the industry for at least 20 years or more. These individuals may be retired, deceased, or may have begun their career in the tyre industry and moved on to a different industry.
Continue ReadingPCL Takes the Pressure Off Hampshire Police
Tyre inflation specialist Pneumatic Components Ltd (PCL) is helping to keep Britains roads safe by supplying its equipment to Hampshire Police. PCLs D10 digital wall-mounted unit is used to inflate tyres on the forces fleet, which must be kept in peak condition at all times, with safety of paramount importance. With 900 police vehicles covering some 15 million miles per year, Hampshire Police must source only the highest quality products to maintain its vehicles under guidelines outlined in the governments Driving at Work document.
Continue ReadingAmtel-Vredestein CEO Calls for Government Backing for Businesses
Speaking at the Russian Economic Forum staged in London, Amtel-Vredestein CEO, Alexei Gurin called for President Putin and the Russian Federation to help boost quality, competitiveness and profitability through backing companies in acquiring businesses, technology and skills. He stressed that Russia should use oil windfall revenues to support companies who acquire western businesses and technology.
Continue ReadingBandengroothandel Mast: New CargoMaster Products at Reifen
Having exhibited at Reifen 2004, The Netherlands-based specialist in industrial tyres – Bandengroothandel Mast B.V. - will once again be inviting both established customers and new contacts to visit their stand at this year’s Essen Show. Examples of the company’s well-established CargoMaster brand of industrial and harbour tyres will be on display and be supported by the LiftGuard brand, which specialises within the budget sector of the industrial market.
Continue ReadingPneuservice Group: Seven Decades of Tyre Distribution
For 70 years, the Pneuservice Group has operated as a leader in tyre distribution. As one of the largest import/export distributors in Italy, Pneuservice deals with everything from scooter to passenger car, truck, and earthmover tyres, trading more than two million tyres per year. The groups offices, depots, and more than 230 franchises are spread throughout Italy and are renowned for fast, efficient and courteous service.
Continue ReadingKyoto Japan Tire – Getting Established in Europe
Kyoto Japan Tire Corporation Ltd. is a Japanese company specialising in the development, design, manufacture and marketing of various sizes of automotive pneumatic tyres and car batteries for international markets. The company designs and develops its tyres in Japan and produces them in China. Kyoto Japan has marketing offices in strategic countries throughout the world to better serve its demanding clients.
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