Continental extends & appoints
At its meeting yesterday, the Continental AG Supervisory Board extended the appointment of Nikolai Setzer, the company’s chief executive officer and Executive Board chairman. It also appointed Philipp von Hirschheydt as a new Executive Board member for the Continental Automotive group sector, effective 1 May 2023.
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Goodyear to close Philippsburg operation, opening two new tyre distribution centres
Goodyear EMEA is opening two new distribution centres in Cheb, the Czech Republic, and Amiens, France. The announcement coincides with the news that Goodyear is closing its Philippsburg, Germany operation. Goodyear announced that it was closing its Philippsburg, Germany tyre factory in 2016 and production ceased in 2017. Since then, it has been run as a tyre distribution centre in conjunction with a third-party logistics firm. Tyres & Accessories understands that the Philipsburg tyre distribution operation is no longer as efficient and effective as Goodyear had hoped. The company is now consulting with employees regarding the future of 15 jobs in Philippsburg.
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GB Tyres confirms Kenda UK distributorship
Following our report naming GB Tyres as the new distributor of Kenda tyres, GB Tyres have confirmed the appointment and added further details. GB Tyres has indeed become UK distributor of Kenda passenger car, SUV, 4x4 and van tyres and the company is said to be “looking forward to an ongoing partnership with the brand”. Specifically, GB Tyres has already accepted delivery of its first Kenda containers and a selection of the range is already available. According to officials, the range of Kenda stock available for immediate delivery will continue to grow over the coming weeks and months.
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Fleets benefitting from updated Kwik Fit Tyre Management, Mobile services
Kwik Fit Fleet celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2022, and for more than 20 of those years its Tyre Management product has served large fleets. Tyre Management offers 24/7/365 support to fleets and today supports over one million vehicles.
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AiP for Michelin WISAMO, commercial testing begins
Michelin reports that its inflatable Wing Sail Mobility (WISAMO) system has been installed on the Compagnie Maritime Nantaise ro-ro container ship MN Pelican. The vessel is testing the inflatable system’s endurance and use on its weekly rotations between Bilbao, Spain and Poole, UK. Feedback generated by these tests will support the giant wing sail’s ongoing development.
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European imports of OTR tyres continue rapid growth trend – Astutus Research
The United Kingdom and European Union is importing an increasing tonnage of Off-The-Road (OTR) tyres, as the sector responds to internal and external trends. Externally, sinking shipping costs and relatively controlled production costs are particularly favouring Asian manufacturers. And with Russia’s war on Ukraine making the country a pariah in European trading terms, there are additional reasons to source increasing numbers of OTR tyres from South Asia. Trading relations with Russia’s closest supporter Belarus are also frosting, which could see further gains for Asian factories, while emerging tyre producing nations like Serbia could also reap the benefits. While the size, weight and per unit cost of the largest tyres could present arguments in favour of more localised production, lower manufacturing and materials costs weigh even more heavily in this balance of factors.
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Clarke Jumpstarts with compressors
Motorists worried about being caught with a flat battery or tyre need panic no more. Machine Mart sell two handy portable units that can both start batteries and inflate tyres.
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Bulk haulier on the road to safety and savings with Cam-aligner
One of north Yorkshire’s largest and best-known bulk hauliers, Alfred Hymas, is using a wheel alignment system to reduce tyre wear and cut workshop time. Established near Harrogate in the early part of the 1900s, Alfred Hymas operates a mixed fleet of 76 vehicles, predominantly serving the aggregates and agricultural industries.
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Mitas adds to Touring Force scooter tyre range
Mitas is extending Touring Force tyre range with 15” sizes which can be used on modern maxi scooters as well as innovative and powerful three-wheelers. Two new sizes, 120/70R15 56V front and 160/60R15 67V rear, will be available on the market from May 2023.
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Banner appoints new BDM for South West and Ireland
Banner batteries has appointed Matthew Evans as Business Development Manager (BDM) for the South West and Ireland. Reporting directly to country manager, Lee Quinney, Evans will be responsible for targeting Banner’s growing customer base of motor factors, garages, independent distributors and other specialist automotive parts outlets.
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Van & truck registrations up across Europe
According to figures published by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), Registrations of vans and trucks grew both in the UK and the EU during the first quarter of 2023, but the EU-wide increase seen in bus registrations was absent in our market.
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Bush Tyres launches new website
Over a year in the making, Bush Tyres has launched phase one of its brand-new website and tyre search. According to the company, the new site represents “huge investment in the company’s future”.
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Wolverhampton garage joins First Stop
One of Wolverhampton’s oldest garages has joined the First Stop network, gaining new signage, equipment and access to a range of premium tyres along the way. First Stop Wolverhampton in Chapel was formerly part of HiQ.
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Michelin tyres OE on Ferrari Purosangue
Although Ferrari says it has “created a whole new segment” with its Purosangue, you’d be forgiven for thinking it an SUV. Whatever this car may be, it is the first ever four-door, four-seater in Ferrari’s history and it comes with a V12 engine that delivers 725hp, sufficient to propel the Purosangue to 60mph in 3.3 seconds and then onwards to around 193mph. The tyres trusted to take care of handling and stopping are Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
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