Yokohama to Enter Rubber Processing Industry?
Press sources say that Yokohama Rubber is considering getting into the rubber processing sector in an effort to secure supply of natural rubber and to reduce rising raw material costs. General Manager of Corporate Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Keiichi Sekiya, said the Yokohama wants to get closer to the rubber plantation people, adding: it doesnt mean we want to get into the plantation business. Should the company buy some land for growing rubber trees, this would only be for research and development purposes, he said, with the results shared with rubber growers.
Continue ReadingNew Kontur Tread from Ellerbrock
Retreading specialists Ellerbrock have introduced the latest addition to their Kontur range of precured treads. The DY-HM has a directional pattern, designed for good traction (on and off the road) and high mileage, with excellent self-cleaning properties. It has a J speed rating and a tread depth of 21.5mm.
Continue ReadingMytyres Welcomes 1,000th Fitting Partner in the UK
On-line tyre supplier Delticom welcomes the 1,000th fitting partner, Robert Henderson from Summerlea Garage in Glasgow, who has joined the company in the UK. He joins other companies in the UK who have become fitting partners at www.mytyres.co.uk , the online shop for purchasing tyres. Delticom has a well-developed network of service partners in Europe. There are more than 7,900 satisfied fitting partners across Europe enjoying working together with Delticom.
Continue ReadingReport: CTNA Makes ‘Last, Best’ Offer
(Akron/Tire Review) According to news reports, Continental Tire North America (CTNA) presented its last, best and final offer to United Steelworkers officials yesterday. The tyre maker’s master contract with the union expires Apr. 30. The company said its latest proposal was its ninth in an attempt to secure cost cuts of some $32 million at its Charlotte, N.C., plant. Union officials said they are reviewing the proposal, and plan to resume meetings with CTNA this Friday.
Continue ReadingUSW and Titan Seem Together on CTNA Plant Buy
(Akron/Tire Review) Not surprisingly, the United Steelworkers (USW), which is facing difficult contract and cutback talks with Continental Tire North America (CTNA), publicly “welcomed” news that Titan International is seeking to buy CTNA’s Bryan, Ohio, OTR plant. The union had refrained from making any public statements regarding the plant’s previous suitors – Roesler Group and Pensler Capital – though. And, the USW’s support of Titan comes after the two parties spent the last five years at virtual war, including a 40-plus month strike.
Continue Reading“One in Four German Motorists Speed” – Report
A study carried out by Continental revealed that 25 per cent of motorists in Germany frequently drive faster than the legal speed limit. However, when it comes to assessing other motorists behaviour, 92 per cent believed that other motorists speed often, very often, or always. It will probably come as little surprise that younger drivers are the worst offenders, with almost half of the 18-25 age group exceeding speed limits.
Continue ReadingUnionisation Plans at Michelin’s Canadian Plants Hit Snag
Following Michelins decision to close its BFGoodrich plant in Kitchener, Ontario, the United Steelworkers has closed its offices in Nova Scotia, says the Halifax Chronicle Herald. The union has been trying to form a union at Michelins three Nova Scotia plants for some time; indeed, during Michelins 36-year history in Nova Scotia, a dozen or more attempts at unionisation have failed. The USW says that efforts will continue but will now be centralised from the offices at Moncton, New Brunswick.
Continue ReadingNankang HP and Snow Tyres at Essen
The Nankang Rubber Tire Corp. has been very successful in recent years, notably in developing the NS-2 UHP tyre, which has been favourably received by customers worldwide. One of Nankangs latest development is in 17-18 snow tyres that will be displayed on the companys stand at Reifen 06.
Continue ReadingFrost & Sullivan Awards banquet Set for May
Frost & Sullivan will host its 2006 Excellence in Automotive & Transportation Awards Banquet on Tuesday, 16th May 2006 at the prestigious Bayerischer Hof Hotel in Munich, Germany. As one of the most eagerly anticipated Award ceremonies of the year, Frost & Sullivans 2006 Excellence in Automotive & Transportation Awards Banquet will honour companies for their business achievements in a variety of regional and global automotive and transportation markets.
Continue ReadingSibur to Strengthen the Strategic Direction of its Tyre Holding
Sibur-Russian Tires’ (SRT) current restructuring programme brings with it a lot challenges. Hundreds of millions have already been invested, meaning some of the company’s figures are in the red. Talking to Tyres & Accessories, SRT’s new director for strategy and business development explains what the Russian market leader is aiming for and where the company is looking for assistance. There is even the possibility that the company could be the subject of a merger talks.
Continue ReadingMotaquip Boosts Service Team
Aftermarket parts supplier Motaquip has appointed Martin Terry to its customer service team. He has worked within the Peugeot Motor Company for more than 10 years and replaces Debbie Rowley as telesales supervisor while she takes maternity leave. According to customer services manager John Truman: The customer service team is integral to maintaining Motaquips on-going relationship with its customers. Martin will be responsible for continuing to build strong relationships with our factor customers, ensuring queries are resolved to a high quality standard whilst offering excellent support to facilitate our customers businesses.
Continue ReadingGoldspark Presents Infinity
Reifen Essen 2006 sees the launch of a new private brand label tyre, named Infinity. The rights for world-wide distribution are held by the Al Dobowi Group, based in Dubai and its divisional Company responsible for marketing in Europe is Goldspark Trading Ltd.
Continue ReadingIndian Financial Markets Fall
A bout of profit taking early in the week in metal and automotive stocks, among others, led to a fall on the financial markets of India. The BSE Auto Index closed down 143.35 points (equal to 2.61 per cent) with auto stocks such as MRF, Tata Motors, Hind Motors, Apollo Tyres and TVS Motor all falling in value.
Continue Reading“A World of Tyres” at the Marangoni Village
The Marangoni Group will this year share one impressive stand at the Reifen exhibition. This initiative will be called the “Marangoni Village” and will feature all the latest news, products, technology and services offered in the Marangoni Group’s areas of business: For Car Tyres, the Marangoni high and ultra high performance car tyre ranges, together with specialist winter and SUV products, will be on show.
Continue ReadingBeru to Sponsor FIA World Touring Car Championship
For Beru AG, innovative product development and commitment to motor sport have always gone hand in hand. And from April 2006 onwards the Ludwigsburg-based automotive equipment supplier will also be sponsoring the FIA World Touring Car Championship. The company, a specialist in ignition technology, diesel cold-start technology, electronics and sensor technology, is to become involved in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (FIA WTCC).
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