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Mesnac acquires Test Measurement Systems

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Tyre equipment manufacturer and software provider Mesnac has purchased a majority interest in US firm Test Measurement Systems, Inc. (TSMI) for an undisclosed amount. The TSMI brand and identity will be retained following the deal, states Mesnac. Dr. Jerry Potts, CEO of the Akron-based firm, and other senior TSMI management staff will remain with the business and work with Mesnac to identify opportunities for growth, product innovation and diversification.

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YHI adds Proton OE supply to Malaysia factory output

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YHI reports that its expanding Malaysia factory has gained some new OE deals including one with Proton as part of its strategy to grow its aftermarket and OEM businesses in Malaysia and wider region. According to YHI, the contract is to supply alloy wheels to Proton for its Satroa Meo R3, Global Small Cars and Saga FLX models. This order of alloy wheels will be manufactured at the Group’s Malaysia plant.

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3 different winners put Pirelli soft BSB tyre to test

Pirelli supplied three separate winners with its softer compound Superbike SC1 slick tyres on front and rear in a dramatic trio of Oulton Superbike races. BSB legend Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne took a historic 50th series win, while Josh Brookes and Alex Lowes also booked their places in the coveted Showdown, reserved for the top six riders to battle for the title. Pirelli racing manager Jason Griffiths commented: “We witnessed some fantastic racing over the weekend here at Oulton Park which produced three worthy winners. The crowd and TV viewers were certainly treated to some of the best racing I’ve seen and it was also great to again see five manufacturers in the top five at times. From our point of view it was fantastic to see race fastest laps logged so late in the races, again proving the performance and durability of the soft compound Superbike Diablo slicks.”

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YHI gains Otani and Double Coin exclusive distribution rights

During its recent annual results statement, YHI announced that it has added Otani and Double Coin tyres to its portfolio of premium and proprietary brands. According to the company, the group plans to accelerate its business development plans through the existing sales network as well as developing new sales channels to increase our commercial tyres business. No further details were given about which geographical areas the exclusivity refers to at this point.

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Pirelli acquires controlling stake in Russian JV

Pirelli will gain a controlling share of the Kirov and Voronezh tyre factories in Russia by increasing its stake in the joint venture it operates with Russian corporation Rostec and financial group GHP. The tyre maker will repurchase from GHP 15 per cent of shares from the package that used to belong to Fleming Family & Partners, thus increasing its share to 65 per cent.

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Inflation fell in July

Inflation fell in July but analysts suggest households continue to struggle against falling incomes. The consumer price index (CPI) measure remained well above the Bank of England's target, at 2.8 per cent, while the broader retail price index, was 3.1 per cent. The retail price index (RPI) measure of inflation used as a basis to set train fares as well as negotiate pay deals eased to 3.1 per cent in July from 3.3 per cent in June.

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One third of motorists have driven without an MOT

Shocking new findings show that a third of motorists have driven a car knowing it has no MOT. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) surveyed 1,000 UK motorists and found that, of those that have driven a car without a valid MOT, 67 per cent admitted driving for up to a week before the retest, 24 per cent for up to a month, 7 per cent for up to six months and 2 per cent for more than six months.

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Former Conti man new Pirelli Germany sales and marketing head

On 1 August, Andreas Penkert, former CEO and director of Continental India Ltd, the former Modi Tyres operation acquired in 2011, has taken over leadership of sales and marketing for Pirelli in Germany. In his new role Penkert reports to Pirelli Deutschland GmbH CEO Michael Schwöbel and Pirelli tyre S.p.A. Central Europe CEO Daniele Deambrogio.

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Union members ratify Bridgestone contract

Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) voted to ratify a new four-year contract with Bridgestone Americas, which covers 4,500 workers at six facilities. Following several months of negotiations, the union and tyre maker reached an agreement on a new contract in late July, and USW union members have now voted to accept the new agreement by a margin of 2 to 1.

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Starco opens new Russian facility

Starco reports that its Russia-based business, Starco Eastern Group, has moved into new and larger facilities in St. Petersburg. The operation’s new central warehouse has been established on a greenfield site within ten minutes drive from the St. Petersburg ring road; Starco says the move has brought its supply chain closer to its customers, and the new warehouse will simplify compliance with import procedures.

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CoinAppleyeard.com survey reveals UK ignorance of continental road laws

Driving across Europe requires drivers to conform to a number of different local laws and regulations – the legal requirement to fit winter tyres in northern European countries including Germany in cold season conditions will be a familiar one to readers of Tyrepress.com. However a new survey by the ColinAppleyard.com car dealership chain suggests that nearly every British driver would break at least one national motoring regulation. The chain said that many British drivers are not only unaware of speed limits on foreign roads, but also of other vital regulations such as mandatory safety equipment.

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Eibach releases ‘Toyoburu’ suspension enhancements

Leading suspension firm Eibach has released a range of suspension enhancements for global models of the rear wheel drive BRZ/GT86 sports coupe developed jointly by Toyota and Subaru, and known as the “Toyoburu”. The company aims to be at the forefront of the modifications aftermarket for the car, which has gained traction within this segment. The latest designs to come from the German company are an adjustable rear toe arm, bespoke rear control arm and camber bolts.

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Nizhnekamskshina a top AvtoVAZ supplier

Russian vehicle manufacturer AvtoVAZ has acknowledged tyre maker Nizhnekamskshina as an ‘excellent’ OEM manufacturer. Based upon the first two quarters of 2013, AvtoVAZ rated the Kama tyre brand manufacturer at 95 per cent for its assessment of defect products per million (ppm).

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Goodyear's Latin America business wins Trade Americas Award

Goodyear Tire & Rubber is set to receive its first Trade Americas Award from the Latin Trade Group at this year’s BRAVO Business Awards on 25 October. The tyre maker reports it will be given the BRAVO Trade Americas Award for its “valuable contributions fostering the development of small and medium size enterprises development in the Latin America region.”

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Robbs Tyres integrates Cam’s UniSerV

Milton Keynes-based Bridgestone truck tyre specialist, Robbs Tyre Services is to use Cam Systems’ UniServ and Cameo platforms from August as it supports its network of 10 vans. The addition of UniSerV’s Integrated Casing Management module is designed to streamline Robbs Tyres’ job sheet processing while managing its truck casings from cradle to grave.

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