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Alliance launches new European ad campaign
ATG Europe (Alliance) has launched phase one of a new European advertising campaign. The new ad was officially presented to the European press at Reifen 2016, in Essen (Germany). ATG’s communications restyling process starts with the Alliance brand mainly focused on agriculture application, followed closely by Galaxy, for industrial and construction vehicles.
Continue ReadingCabot to open ‘clean technology’ research centre in Shanghai
On 2 June, US carbon black manufacturer Cabot said it will open a research centre in Shanghai to develop “clean technologies and specialty chemicals”.
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Reifen 2016 a ‘constructive’ show for Stamford
The recent Reifen 2016 in Essen, German was a “constructive” show for Singapore-based Stamford tyres. Larry Lee – vice president for international distribution at Stamford – pointed out that an all-new range of bus tyres for the mid-tier market sector were being launched for the first time in Europe plus a series of new wheel designs and colours from Stamford Sport Wheels (SSW) popular Euro Technik range will be showcased which are specifically produced for the European alloy wheel sector.
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Trelleborg hosts Field Day, soil protection forum in Heilongjiang, China
Trelleborg has presented its agricultural products in a Field Day demonstration and hosted a forum focused on soil protection and sustainable development on Hongxing Farm, Heilongjiang, China. The 21 May event hosted more than 400 visitors, comprising professional farmers, tractor dealers, trade media and associations, and professors and researchers from China Agricultural University, Northeast Agricultural University and the Academy of Agricultural Sciences Heilongjiang.
Continue ReadingToyo Tire & Rubber chairman resigns
Six months after Katsumi Komaguchi became chairman and representative director of Toyo Tire & Rubber in December 2015, the Japanese tyre manufacturer has announced his resignation of both roles. In an extremely short and perfunctory statement, Toyo wrote that his resignation is effective immediately (from 27 May 2016) and is described as a “personal matter”.
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Zenises presents US$600,000 world record tyre
Zenises has presented the world’s most expensive tyre at the firm’s Reifen Show launch event. The world record, which is the first official third-party adjudicated record of its kind, has set the bar high at US$600,000 for a set of four tyres – a figure verified by the Guinness Book of World Records. The Z-branded 295/35 ZR21 107Y […]
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New Pirelli calendar to be shot by Peter Lindbergh
Pirelli has named Peter Lindbergh as the photographer for the 2017 Pirelli Calendar. Lindbergh has previously created two Pirelli calendars – in 1996 and 2002.
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e-jobsheet talks to Bridgestone Europe’s Siebel
In what Cam International described as “a landmark moment for the commercial tyre service sector in Europe”, a fully digital jobsheet was completed between Bridgestone systems and the e-jobsheet digital tablet app – without a re-keying process required by office based administrators at either end.
Continue Reading![Just 10% of Thai cars drive on wrong tyre pressures](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Apollo-Safe-Drive-3.jpg)
Just 10% of Thai cars drive on wrong tyre pressures
Data from the recently concluded Safe Drive Campaign, conducted by Apollo Tyres in two locations in Thailand, revealed that less than 10 per cent vehicles being driven around in the country had incorrect inflation pressure. Of this 10 per cent, most were found driving with under-inflated tyres.
Continue ReadingSubaru recognises Goodyear tyre supply
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company received two prestigious North American supplier awards for its performance in environmental sustainability and environmental stewardship by Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. (SIA). SIA is an Indiana-based manufacturer of the Subaru Outback, Legacy and Impreza line of vehicles. Goodyear supplies original equipment tyres to the popular Subaru Legacy model.
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Yokohama OE on Porsche 911, Boxster and Cayman
Yokohama has added Porsche to its Original Equipment (OE) fitment portfolio. The latest additions are the new Porsche 911, Boxster and Cayman models, which will be fitted with Yokohama Advan Sport V105 tyres as standard.
Continue ReadingJK Tyre profits jump 41% in 2015-16
India’s JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 4.64 billion (£47.7 million) for the financial year ending 31 March 2016, a 41 per cent year-on-year rise over the previous fiscal. Consolidated turnover amounted to Rs 76.54 billion (£786.9 million). On a standalone basis, JK Tyre achieved turnover of Rs 65.80 billion (£676.5 million), a year-on-year increase of 58 per cent. In light of this improved performance, the company’s Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of 125 per cent on JK Tyre’s equity shares, pending approval at the tyre maker’s Annual General Meeting.
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Encircle Marketing launches new website and reporting centre
After 20 months of development and two delayed launches, Encircle Marketing has rolled-out the first phase of its new corporate website and reporting centre. According to the company, the completely re-built corporate site coupled with user login portal, gives Encircle a fresh and modern look after eight years of reporting to the tyre industry.
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Suzuki reports emissions and fuel testing “discrepancies”, denies cheating
Following revelations of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s use of excessive tyre pressure to influence fuel consumption tests in April, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism sent out surveys to 41 manufacturers whose vehicles possess type certification in Japan. The manufacturers were required to report back on test practices by 18 May. Suzuki shared with the ministry that “some discrepancies” were found between the Ministry’s regulations covering emission and fuel efficiency and the methods it actually uses. Suzuki denies that these incongruities are evidence of data manipulating, cheating or, in its own words, “acts of injustice.”
Continue ReadingBohnenkamp takes over Starco’s main aftermarket operation in “strategy of strengths”
Should the relevant authorities grant their blessing, at the start of July German agricultural tyre wholesaler Bohnenkamp AG will take over several business areas belonging to Starco, while the Danish company will assume responsibility for certain activities currently within the Bohnenkamp portfolio.
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