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CITEXPO Shows Stability Despite the Crisis

International News

There are exhibitions where people are encouraged to “see and be seen.” And there are other exhibitions where employees from various market players meet and engage in what is important: doing business. One such exhibition is the China International Tire Expo, or CITExpo for short. At the start of September numerous representatives from the international tyre business met in Shanghai, and many of them attended to meet the stated aim of doing business with international (preferably Western) distributors. The particular quality – the meeting of Chinese manufacturers and exporters with overseas importers – has clearly evolved during the previous seven years and today is CITExpo’s greatest strength.

9th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

India Tyre Prices Rise by up to 7% as Demand Revs Up

Car and two-wheel vehicle tyre prices in India have recently risen by some five to seven per cent due to unprecedented demand and reduced manufacturer inventories. According to India’s The Economic Times newspaper, tyre manufacturer’s inventories have declined from 20-25 days to just 5-7 days of late, disrupting vehicle production. The price increases mean that vehicle manufacturers also need to absorb the additional cost of around Rs 800 (£10.75) in each new car they sell.

9th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop to Recommence Production in Nigeria

Following the importation of 500 million naira (£2.1 million) worth of raw materials, Dunlop Nigeria looks set to re-open its Ikeja facility, which ceased production in April. A report in Nigeria’s Business Day newspaper indicates that the paperwork needed to clear the imported materials through customers is currently being dealt with by the country’s minister of state for commerce and industry, Humphrey Enemakwu Abah, who is apparently enthusiastic about the prospects of local manufacture recommencing.

9th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Men Take Part in MPG Marathon

This year’s MPG Marathon took place on Wednesday September 30 and Thursday October 1, and Michelin’s Stoke-on-Trent headquarters fielded two teams in the event. Factory manager Peter Marsh and environmental manager Ian Cowie and Michelin Purchasing staff Charlie Watts and Mick Underhill took part in the 360 mile marathon, driving Peugeot 308 HDi cars – the vehicle used to set a world record of 126 miles per gallon in the UK – and fitted with Michelin Energy Saver tyres. The two teams finished in 9th and 11th place in the overall standings.

9th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Free Fuel With Kwik-Fit And Michelin

Kwik-Fit and Michelin have teamed up this autumn to give away around 300,000 litres of fuel. Motorists who purchase four Michelin tyres at any Kwik-Fit centre before 28th November 2009 can claim a £40 fuel voucher redeemable at any Sainsbury’s filling stations. In addition to free petrol, motorists will also benefit from a 25 per cent discount on the price of four tyres.

8th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

National Tyres Gives Customer A Leg-Up

Surely a contender for the most unusual repair was reported on the Sunday Mercury website, when Pete Fletcher turned up at a tyre depot, looking for help to fix his artificial leg, which was coming off. Pete’s artificial leg is held in place by suction and the special suction sleeve at the top of the cast had worn – and tiny holes were allowing air to get in. In desperation, Pete turned to the National Tyre depot at Cannock, Staffs for help.

8th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Londonderry Fire Finally Extinguished

The tyre fire that has been burning since Sunday at a site in Londonderry where tyres were being stored illegally has finally been extinguished. Firefighters arriving to tackle the blaze on Sunday night found four separate fires across the one-acre site at Eglinton. The fire service said tackling the blaze had been a "mammoth task" and the cost of the operation is expected to run into tens of thousands of pounds.

8th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Biking Travel Author Circumnavigates Globe on Avon Gripster Tyres

International motorcycle traveller Sam Manicom has navigated his way around the world on Avon Gripster tyres. The 50-year-old adventurer left home back in 1992 on a brand-new BMW R 80 GS with only three months experience of motorcycling under his belt. Since then he’s enjoyed adventures around the world, all of which are recounted in his books: Into Africa, Under Asian Skies and Distant Suns. More than half of the 250,000 miles covered by his trusty BMW over the years have been completed on Avon tyres.

8th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli Plans to Shut UK Final-Salary Pensions: Reports

Reports from multiple news sources suggest that Pirelli is planning to shut its final-salary pension scheme in order to protect the company’s future. The closure would, according to the BBC, affect 743 staff members, all of whom would be eligible to join the defined contribution scheme open to new recruits to the manufacturer since 2001. Consultations with staff have begun, with a view to cancelling the scheme at the end of 2009.

8th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Former BEN Head Parachuting For Charity

Former BEN chief executive Geoffrey Atkinson OBE and his wife Tina are preparing to skydive 15,000 feet on 17 October to raise money for the UK automotive industry charity he used to head up. Geoffrey and Tina, who, as Tina Steele, was formerly BEN’s fundraising director, have already raised almost £10,000 and are well on their way to their £15,000 target.

8th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyrepac Soft Launches China Operations

Asian retail tyre portal Tyrepac has announced the soft launch of its China operations, in Guangzhou, China. The company reported on October 8 that consumers can now purchase tyres online via its www.tyrepac.com.cn website.

8th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Commences Cooperation Agreement with AGCO Corporation

Michelin reports that it recently entered into a long-term cooperation agreement with agricultural equipment company AGCO Corporation. The agreement, signed at AGCO’s European headquarters in Neuhausen, Switzerland, focuses upon strengthening relations in the areas of research and development, marketing and supply chain.

8th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Cobra Releases Mini Cooper Suspension Kit

Cobra has released a full complement of suspension upgrade products for the new Mini Cooper and Cooper S intended to, as the company explains, remove the compromises of the standard suspension set-up and boost steering precision and driver feedback. The lowered springs, says Cobra, work in harmony with the factory damper units to lower the car by approximately 35mm at the front and 30mm at the rear. This improved centre of gravity reduces body roll and improves turn-in. Thanks to the spring’s unique properties, compliance is retained almost at factory levels. Appearances however are not, and Cobra notes the Mini takes on a far more aggressive stance and its wheels really fill the arches. The kit comes with a five-year warranty on fit and finish and prices start at £140 including VAT.

8th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

ATD Helping Remove Playground Barriers for Children

(Tire Review) American Tire Distributors has partnered with non-profit Boundless Playgrounds to build a playground accessible to children with and without disabilities. The playground, which ATD is helping fund with a $100,000 donation, will be located in Huntersville, N.C., where ATD is based. ATD unveiled plans for the playground and announced an additional $70,000 in charitable gifts to two Charlotte-area human services agencies during its 20th annual American Tire Distributors Charity Classic, which this year crossed the $1 million mark in total funds raised for local non-profits.

7th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho Delays US Facility

Local NBC reports in Georgia, USA say that Kumho is to delay the building of its tyre manufacturing plant in the state’s Bibb County. Unnamed officials told the news source that the plant would still be built, but not until late 2013. The Chamber of Commerce told WMGT.com that low demand for autos and the poor economy had lead to the delay. The Chamber president Chip Cherry said that Kumho is still deliberating over what tyre types will be manufactured at the site, which projections suggest will bring 450 jobs and $225 million into the area.

7th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

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