CEL Acquires Waste Company
Credential Environmental Limited (CEL), the tyre, automotive and special waste collector and reprocessor, has acquired Betta Special waste and Betta Environmental Solutions. The deal, details of which were not revealed, effectively doubles the size of CEL’s hazardous waste division.
Continue ReadingTIC Survey Shows Worn Tyres Up
The TIC has released its latest survey figures, based on almost 30,000 tyres checked from March to November last year. These roadside checks involved almost half of all UK police forces.
Continue ReadingSapphire Construct New Site
Sapphire Energy Recovery is to open a new tyre processing site at South Trafford park near Manchester. The facility is set to be operational by January 2006 and will serve the surrounding and near-by conurbations. The new plant will begin processing 25,000 tonnes annually with the capacity to increase up to 50,000 tonnes. “This latest development is an excellent opportunity to serve our customers where the tyres are. This way our customers can spend more time on the road collecting tyres rather than coming to us,” said marketing manager Ryan Mifflin, adding: “The new site will be a bespoke plant to serve tyre needs. It follows our strategy of putting a site in every major city in Britain.”
Continue ReadingNew Tyre Production Machinery Manufacturer Harburg-Freudenberger
Some weeks ago, ThyssenKrupp Technologies AG sold its Harburg-Freudenberger GmbH mechanical engineering business to Luebeck, Germany-based L Possehl & Co mbH. Under new ownership, the company will produce machinery for the rubber and tyre industries.
Continue ReadingLanxess Announces Chinese Tyre Joint Venture
Lanxess has announced that it is strengthening its position in the Chinese tyre market by entering into a joint venture with Anhui Tongfeng Electronic Co Ltd. The agreement will see the company produce rubber antioxidants for the tyre industry and is due to come on stream in the second half of next year, said Martin Wienkenhoever, a member of Lanxess’ board of management. “At present due to the [World Trade Organization] we see that the American and European market is shifting to China,” he said. “Some of (the investment) is a also going to India, Vietnam and other countries - but the mainstream companies are still going into China and the lower-end manufacturing is going to other destinations, but we are not so active in that.”
Continue ReadingAccuride Joins the Russell 2000 Index
The Accuride Corporation has announced that its stock has been added to the Russell 2000 Index. The annual reconstitution of Russell’s 21 US equity indexes captures the 3,000 largest US stocks, ranking them by market capitalization to create the broad market Russell 3000 Index. This year marks the 21st anniversary of Russell’s US indexes.
Continue ReadingKenda Launches New Snow Tyre
Kenda Tires has completed the long-term test of its latest snow tyre. According to the company, the Polar Trax KR19 is designed to supply the grip and traction on the ice, snow, and wet road conditions. The new product will now be launched into the European market. Kenda reports that it has produced its latest offering with winter road conditions in mind. The Polar Trax features what the company called a “premium twine construction” and drainage grooves for more efficient water clearance. Handling ability is said to have been enhanced by a special silica compound, which Kenda claims is an essential element when it comes to preventing aquaplaning. The tyre’s zigzag sipes also provide traction and grip to cope with the winter roads.
Continue ReadingHankook Continues Slovakia Negotiations
(Akron/Tire Review) All is not yet lost for Slovakia in its bid to land a new tyre plant from Hankook Tire Co. The South Korean tyre manufacturer has made a counterproposal for government aid to support its planned 500 million euro tyre plant. Slovakia Prime Minister Mikulas Dzurinda reportedly met with Hankook representatives late last week at Hankook’s request. Hankook is reported to have lowered its request for state assistance by 9.79 million euros. The meeting came just two days after Slovakia’s cabinet ministers rejected an investment package that included infrastructure improvements in the area surrounding the proposed plant.
Continue ReadingHybrid Turbos for F1
FIA president, Max Mosley, is considering introducing turbo boosters into Formula 1, The Guardian has reported. According to the newspaper, Mr Mosely is in discussion with “several of the car makers.” The idea is to introduce energy retention systems, like those used in hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius.
Continue ReadingHi-Q Appoints Chris Kisby as Director Retail Operations UK
Chris Kisby joins Hi-Q, the Goodyear Dunlop retail network, from his position as key account director within the company’s consumer business unit, where he has worked for three years. During this time, Mr Kisby focused on key accounts such as Kwik Fit Europe, ATS and Hi-Q Retail.
Continue ReadingConsumers Have ‘Wait and See’ Attitude to Hybrids
(Akron/Tire Review) A new study by the Polk Center for Automotive Studies reveals that American consumers may not yet be sold on the idea of hybrid vehicles, despite fast-rising gas prices. The primary reason for their hesitation? Their feeling that there are added costs connected to hybrid technology.
Continue ReadingArnco Opens New Plant Near Cleveland
(Akron/Tire Review) South Gate, California-based Arnco, a supplier of polyurethane flatproofing products for off-road vehicles, opened its new processing plant in Berea, Ohio, last week. The company said the new 112,000-square-foot facility will “significantly expand its production capacity and help meet the growing demand worldwide for products that eliminate flats and reduce costly downtime for equipment operators.”
Continue ReadingRetreading Special: Recycling
As the saying goes: “retreading is recycling.” And as such retreading its known as the more environmentally friendly side of tyre production. However, whether you sell retreads or new tyres all casings eventually reach the end of their lives. That’s where the growing tyre collection and reprocessing business comes in. The August issue of Tyres & Accessories will feature the ways retreaders, and other members of the tyre industry, can safely and efficiently dispose of their used tyres in its ‘Retreading Special: Recycling’ supplement. In this special report T&A will speak to influential companies, take a look at the latest technologies and summarise the developments in this part of tyre business. Look out for the ‘Retreading Special: Recycling’ supplement in the August issue of T&A.
Continue ReadingRacing Driver’s Widow Takes Goodyear To Court
The widow of drag racer Darrell Russell has filed a civil lawsuit in New Braunfels, Texas, against the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), and Simpson Helmets. Mr Russell died from a head injury on 27 June 2004, after the left rear tyre on his dragster exploded at more than 323 mph and he crashed during a race at Madison, Illinois.
Continue Reading£2,000 Battery Management Centre Free with Hella Battery Plan
Trade stockists are being offered a £2,000 incentive to participate in Hella’s 2005 Battery Plan, with qualifying orders receiving a Midtronics GR1 Battery Management Centre and printer completely free of charge. The offer is part of an aggressive campaign which also includes a package of extended credit terms, merchandise and display materials, price stability, rebates for high-achieving distributors and an extended and rationalised product offer.
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