Viborg Gets Take-over OK
The Viborg Group/Dorana has been given the go-ahead to take over Gummi Mayer by the European Competition Authorities.
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Eric A. Berg (37) - a former Pepsico Manager - has joined Goodyear as Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Berg will be responsible for Goodyears future success in E-Commerce.
Continue ReadingRMA Takes Over BIPAVER Retreading Administration
At a recent BIPAVER meeting, it was agreed that the UKs Retread Manufacturers Association should take over the administration of the retreading section of BIPAVER. Said an RMA spokesman: We recognised a need for consistent representation, particularly in what is proving to be a very difficult time for the retreading industry. To form two separate divisions under the BIPAVER umbrella seemed to be both logical and sensible.
Continue ReadingNew Managing Director For Goodyear UK
It has been announced that Mr S McDonald has been appointed Managing Director of Goodyear UK, with additional responsibilities for the Goodyear/Dunlop integration in the UK. This appointment is part of an extensive series of strategic management changes within the companys European Union organisation, all of which, will take immediate effect.
Continue ReadingMeritor Automotive Expands Wheel Plant in Mexico
Meritor Automotive, a subsidiary of the Rockwell group, has announced the expansion of production at its wheel plant in San Luis Potosi (Mexico) to two million units annually. The expansion is necessary because of increased demand in the North American OE market for light truck and pick-up wheels and includes the completion of assembly facilities. A major consumer is Daimler Chrysler (Dodge Ram).
Continue ReadingIntegration At Goodyear Austria
The Austrian Dunlop and Goodyear companies have been integrated into the new Goodyear Dunlop Tires Austria company, which is under 100 p.c. ownership of Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V. located in Brussels.
Continue ReadingFlagship Brands From Cooper-Avon At Reifen 2000
Cooper-Avon Tyres Limited will be exhibiting a number of flagship products from both its Avon and Cooper brands at the Reifen 2000 international exhibition in Essen, Germany from 20-23 June. For the motorcycle market the company will be unveiling for the first time the Azaro with Avons variable belt density (VBD) technology. Furthermore two new winter tyres – CR75 and CR85 – will make their debuts at the show as well as the new 4x4 tyre named Ranger H.
Continue ReadingFixed Prices For Fast Fit At Renault
Renault has introduced a fast-fit and system check for cars three years and older. The check includes tyres and shock absorbers and will be extended to other Renault models shortly.
Continue ReadingStahlgruber Forms Best Enterprise Alliance
Over the years the Stahlgruber group and its international subsidiaries has sold tens of thousands of items of capital equipment to the tyre industry. The company feels that consolidation in the equipment manufacturing industry has led to a narrowing of sourcing opportunities and a consequent adverse effect on price and customer choice. The answer was to form a ‘Best Enterprise Alliance’ in which a number of companies group together to form a product range, based on their individual areas of expertise. These companies are Stahlgruber, Butler (the Stahlgruber-owned manufacturer of tyre changers), Cemb, Hunter and Rotary Lifts. Butler will make a range of tyre changers, called Promont, and Cemb a range of wheel balancers, called Probalance, which will be exclusive to Stahlgruber and its subsidiaries. Hunter wheel alignment equipment and Rotary lifts will also be sold. Stahlgruber will continue to sell Butler tyre changers alongside the Promont range. Further information on what the alliance means to the companies involved, and of the ‘own name’ ranges of machines can be found in TYRES & ACCESSORIES 6/2000.
Continue ReadingPeter Schwerdtmann Leaves Continental
Peter Schwerdtmann (52), spokesman of the Continental Group is leaving the company. The name of his successor has not yet been announced.
Continue ReadingNew Sales And Marketing Director At TWS Rotatec GmbH
As Sales And Marketing Director at Trelleborg Wheel Systems (TWS) Rotatec GmbH & Co. KG, Oliver Gehlker has been responsible for the German market since 3rd July. According to TWS, Gehlker, who is 33 years old, is very experienced in the tyre business. Before he signed up to his new job, he held different positions in the tyre industry and retail sector.
Continue ReadingThe Merry-Go-Round At Goodyear North America Goes On Again
Bill Sharp (59) has retired suddenly on July 14th after 36 years of Service for the tyre maker. His successor, John C. Polhemus (56) used to be President of Goodyears Latin America region. Marco Molinari, currently Vice President Marketing and Sales North America, becomes Vice President Global Marketing Projects. Jim Vogel, currently Director Corporate Accounts North American Tire, becomes Vice President Marketing and Corporate Accounts for North America.
Continue ReadingNow Accused As Well – Goodyear
A group of lawyers has accused Goodyear in the USA, saying that either the exploded Concorde tyre was of faulty manufacture, or that the testing programme was not strict enough. Consumer solicitors want to sue for amounts around US$ one billion, but their chances of success might not be as high as they are expecting.
Continue ReadingDr. Holzbach Now In Truck Division
Dr. Wolfgang Holzbach, who was responsible for the manufacture of passenger car tyres for the Continental Group, has been named Vice President, Manufacturing, Truck Tyres. He succeeds Dr. Seitner, who retired at the end of July, and George W. Ruccio, who has returned to Charlotte, USA.
Continue ReadingCompetitive Pressure Suppresses Adequate Conti Price Increase
Continental remains under price pressure across Europe, with on-going raw material price increases being only partly covered. According to Continental, in remarks made at the Paris Motor Show, the pressure in the tyre field is mainly coming from Michelin.
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