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3091

Vredestein Joins TyreSafe

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Dutch tyre manufacturer Vredestein has become the latest company to join TyreSafe. The inclusion of Vredestein brings the total number of UK companies supporting TyreSafe to 19 The newly appointed managing director at Vredestein, Stuart Jackson, was reportedly instrumental in the decision to become a full member of TyreSafe. “Despite being in the automotive industry constantly for 17 years, I am new to the tyre industry,” said he commented,” however, I quickly realised the important part that the organisation has played, and will continue to play, in raising the awareness of tyre safety – an objective that we at Vredestein consider to be vital to our own marketing objectives.”

3092

Titan Sales Hit Record, Loss Still Posted

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Titan International’s 2007 sales were up 23 per cent compared to the year prior, but the company yielded a net loss of US$7.2 million for the year. Sales for 2007 reached a record $837 million, up 23 per cent compared to 2006’s sales of $679.5 million. Those results were buoyed by record fourth quarter sales of $204.9 million, said Titan. The profit drop compared to a net positive profit of $5.1 million in 2006.

Titan said the sales boost was primarily due to expanded agricultural and OTR tyre offerings, including the addition of General branded OTR tyres to its portfolio. Titan’s year-end cash balance was $58.3 million, up some $25 million from $33.4 million at year-end 2006, and Titan’s long-term debt balance sat at $200 million at the end of 2007, down $91.3 million from the year prior.

3093

Fleet Trial Shows Michelin Tyres Save on Fuel Costs

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Bolton-based haulage contractor Thomas Harwood & Son Ltd reports seeing an improvement in fuel economy after conducting its own in-house trial with Michelin’s low rolling resistance Energy tyres. The company claims that the savings they realised translate to cost savings of over £1,000 per vehicle per year.

The trial saw staff at Thomas Harwood carefully recording fuel data on a 44 tonne Volvo FH12 6×2 tractor unit over a period of more than two years – with the vehicle first fitted with Michelin ‘E’ segment regional tyres (XZE2+ / XDE2+), and then switched to operate on Michelin Energy tyres (XZA2 / XDA2+). The length of the trial ensured small inconsistencies were ironed out, with the non-Energy tyres returning an average of 8.68mpg, against 8.99mpg with the vehicle fitted with low rolling resistance tyres. This difference in fuel economy equates to a saving of 3.45 per cent – which in real terms is worth £1,025, based on an average annual fuel bill for a tractor unit of £30,000 a year.

3094

Stamford Tyres India Launches New HP Tyres

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Stamford Tyres Distributors India Pvt Ltd has launched the Falken ZIEX ZE912 radial across its distribution network in India. Working in partnership with Sumitomo Rubber Industries – the Japanese designer and manufacturer of Falken and Dunlop tyres – Stamford Tyres will market the ZE912 tyre to owners of passenger cars, wagons and mini-vans.

Mr. Wee Kok Wah, President of Stamford Tyres said: “The ZE912 will become the core product of the Falken range that we sell. It sits in the middle (of the Falken range) between its top Ultra-High Performance tyres and its entry-level line. The ZE912 is a high-performance tyre with broad market appeal with sizes that can fit at least 80 per cent of the mid to upper segment passenger cars and MPVs now used on Indian roads. This means if a driver pulls up at one of our dealer outlets, we will have a ZE912 tyre that will be just right for his car.”

3095

Australian Groups Become Newest TRIB Members

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Two groups representing the interests of retreaders, the Australian Tyre Retreaders & Associates Ltd, and Makepeace Agencies, joined the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau during TRIB Managing Director Harvey Brodsky’s recent visit to Australia. Brodsky was in Australia visiting TRIB members and was the keynote speaker at the first meeting of the newly formed Australian Tyre Retreaders & Associates in Sydney.

3096

TyreSafe Highlights Poor Condition of Tyre Pressure Equipment

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Recent surveys by Kwik-Fit and Auto Express both found that around 40 per cent of tyre inflation equipment at garage forecourts around the UK was not functioning correctly at any given time; however the actual figure is potentially much higher. According to a poll conducted by TyreSafe, as many as 60 per cent of motorists were unable to check their vehicle’s tyre pressure due to out of order air lines and equipment. This staggering statistic is, says TyreSafe, a concerning picture of the sub-standard condition of the services available to motorists at the nation’s petrol forecourts.

3097

Return Your Bike to the Road Safely, Urges TyreSafe

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Spring is, believe it or not, just around the corner, and many seasonal riders will soon be pulling the wraps off their beloved machines. And while the urge to get back out on the road may be strong, TyreSafe reminds owners that months of inactivity can pose added dangers for motorcyclists.

Tyres may become under-inflated and, particularly if the bike has not been adequately sheltered from the elements, will be subject to “dry rotting” or “cracking.” As tyre damage is, TyreSafe points out, one of the most common causes of breakdown, the safety organisation has released the following tips to keep riders on the road this Spring:

3098

Shoreham Switches to Michelin Pneumatic Forklift Tyres

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Shoreham Port Authority, located five miles west of Brighton & Hove, is switching its forklift truck fleet from solid to pneumatic tyres following a competitive trial run in conjunction with tyre solutions provider ATS Euromaster. The trial saw one of the company’s Hyster 5.5 XM trucks fitted with Michelin XZM radial tyres and monitored against the performance of solid tyres across the 20-strong forklift fleet. The Michelin tyres provided over 1,000 hours of safe operation before needing to be replaced by ATS Euromaster – doubling the average life Shoreham Port had become accustomed to from solid tyres.

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Stamford Tyres Releases New Falken Range in India

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Stamford Tyres Distributors India Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stamford Tyres, has launched the new Falken ZIEX ZE912 radial across its distribution network in India. Working in partnership with Falken tyre manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Stamford Tyres will market the ZE912 tyre to owners of passenger cars, wagons and mini-vans.

Mr. Wee Kok Wah, president of Stamford Tyres said, “the ZE912 will become the core product of the Falken range that we sell. It sits in the middle between its top ultra-high performance tyres and its entry-level line. The ZE912 is a high-performance tyre with broad market appeal, with sizes that can fit at least 80 per cent of the mid to upper segment passenger cars and MPVs now used on Indian roads. This means if a driver pulls up at one of our dealer outlets, we will have a ZE912 tyre that will be just right for his car.”

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TyreSafe Welcomes Toyo to its Ranks

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Toyo Tyres (UK) has become the latest tyre company in the UK to pledge support to TyreSafe. The company adds its name to a growing list of organisations from both within and outside the tyre industry to sign up to support the organisation’s tyre safety activities.

“We have been impressed with the impact that TyreSafe has had in the area of tyre safety – an area important to the Toyo sales & marketing programme. And so we felt that we should offer our own help and support to raising the awareness of this vital road safety subject”, said Martin Sutherland, Toyo Tyre’s general manager – Sales.

3101

TyreSafe to Run Bike Tyre Safety Month

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For the first time, TyreSafe is mounting a tyre safety campaign throughout the month of March to highlight the dangers of defective or badly worn tyres on motorcycles and scooters. TyreSafe has already received support for its initiative from BikeSafe, the UK police force road safety campaign, which will culminate in a major bike safety show to be held at the police training centre in Hendon, North London, during the last week of March. TyreSafe is also hoping to gain support for the campaign from trade associations within the motorcycle industry.

3102

Cambrian Tyres Launches New Website

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2008 sees the launch of a new Cambrian Tyres website (www.cambriantyres.co.uk). According to the company, the site enables consumers to enquire about their nearest stockist and dealers can have access to the latest special offers, trade only data and resources; whilst all visitors can see the latest news from all seven brands along with videos, fitment guides and lots more.

Cambrian Tyres, one of the leading UK motorcycle tyre distributors, says it continues to offer its dealer’s “unsurpassed exclusive special offers” and unrivalled customer service. According to the company, this is down to the company’s bulk buying power capabilities and a dealer-centred philosophy. From our early days, our target of being a ‘one stop tyre shop’ for dealers has been realised as we have become the leading purchaser of each of the big seven tyre brands to the UK motorcycle market.

3103

Serbia Bans Imports of Used Tyres

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Serbia banned used tyre imports on 1 February, apparently due to “environmental concerns,” Environmental Protection Ministry officials stated. Online news reports quote tyre producers as saying that they would ask for licences to continue to import used tyres, because they are needed as a basis for making their own products. According to the reports, tyre imports have steadily decreased over the years and the minimal amount used for production purposes is disposed of according to all ecological standards.

3104

New Passat Features Self-Sealing Conti Tyres

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The new four-door Passat CC, premiered at the Detroit Motor Show, will roll off the production line equipped with self-sealing Continental tyres. Using a technology known as ‘ContiSeal’, the German tyre major’s sealing system enables a vehicle to continue travelling even after a tyre has been punctured with a screw or nail. It is not hampered by the limitations of run-flats; a protective layer on the inside of the tread immediately seals any hole that develops when a screw or nail puncture the tyre, preventing air from escaping.

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Vellco & National Tyres & Autocare sign Two-Year Agreement

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Following on from a series of one-year agreements forged during recent years, Vellco Limited has announced a two-year total waste management agreement with National Tyres & Autocare. As part of the new deal a number of recently agreed upon program initiatives will be launched. These cover a wide variety of automotive waste streams.

The new arrangements take immediate effect and will reportedly provide significant operational savings for National Tyres & Autocare over the next two years. In addition to conventional waste stream management, Vellco has undertaken to provide National Tyres & Autocare with an innovative environmental analysis, which will enable the fast fit chain to track its carbon footprint and to strive to become carbon neutral within a defined target period.

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