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Replacement market debut for Potenza run-flat

For the first time, run-flat fitments have been added to Bridgestone’s replacement market portfolio in Japan. The first run-flat made available to aftermarket consumers in the tyre maker’s home market is the Potenza S001 RFT, introduced in four sizes on July 1. Run-flat variants of the Potenza S001 had their public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March; according to Bridgestone, European replacement market customers will be able to purchase the Potenza S001 RFT as of August, with global market availability to follow.

15th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

TAFF Award nominations announced

With the process for the NTDA 2011 Tyre & Fast-Fit Awards (TAFF) Awards is well under way, the names of the finalists can now be revealed. NTDA members were invited to submit nominations in the five categories of the awards and the most popular companies go forward to the final voting stage. The short-listed finalists, by category (* denotes 2010 winners) are:

8th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bosal appoints new commercial team in UK

Bosal has created a UK commercial team, to be led by new sales and marketing director, Robin Evans. Evans, 42, officially joins Bosal UK on 1 August after a successful four years with K & N Filters as their UK sales and marketing manager. He has considerable experience of the aftermarket and distribution sectors, starting his career in 1993 with Valvoline and rising to become their EMEA business manager.

7th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcoa Wheel attend at the Truckfest South West 2011

Alcoa Wheel Products, which manufactures forged aluminium wheels for trucks, trailers and buses, will be in attendance when Truckfest South West 2011 kicks off on 2 July. To strengthen its position in the UK, Alcoa hired a new UK sales manager in February this year. Crampton brought with him 15 years of experience in the commercial vehicle industry and the company explained that Truckfest South West is a great way for people interested in the company’s products to meet the team.

23rd June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Garage associations to bring European right to repair case

A legal enquiry has been commissioned into access to repair and maintenance information for independent repairers following a decision from the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection, which is part of the European Commission. The RMI Independent Garage Association (IGA) along with CECRA, the European organisation which represents 260,000 independent repairers throughout the European Union, were invited, together with FIGEFA which represent the aftermarket through Europe, to give evidence before Gomez-Acebo a firm of lawyers who are conducting the legal enquiry.

22nd June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Hyundai develops tyre pressure monitoring system

Hyundai Mobis Co., (the South Korean carmaker’s mobile, system, parts and service arm) reports that it has developed the first locally made tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and plans to supply it to foreign auto firms as well as its local affiliates. The company said the new device demonstrates equal performance with overseas-made rival products and is easier to install due to its use of rubber valves.

The new device reportedly weighs 10 per cent less than rival products due to its smaller battery size, uses 30 per cent less electricity and shows a stronger performance in securing wheel balancing, Hyundai Mobis said.

21st February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bike moto dealer mag awards Dunlop SportSmart

Dunlop’s SportSmart motorcycle tyre has received the ‘Best Aftermarket Product’ certificate of merit from British Dealer News. The awards are given as a result of votes registered by over 500 motorcycle dealerships in the UK. In their tenth year, the awards have gained a prestigious reputation within the motorcycle industry. Tyres & Accessories reported on the technologies used in the SportSmart tyre – MultiTread compound, Jointless Belt construction and the NTEC pressure-adjustment system – in its February issue (pp. 66-7, or click the first link in the related news section below).

18th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

TPMS is the future, says Autogem

In order to prosper in today's competitive market, a company needs to be able to identify trends and wholeheartedly embrace new opportunities. A good example of this is Autogem, which used to be a market leader in the supply of exhaust fittings and workshop consumables, but which is now regarded as an authority on tyre pressure monitoring systems.

While it is true that all run-flat tyres must have some form of TPMS, the number is still comparatively small. However, says Prashant Chopra, managing partner at Autogem, this will all change, as from November 2012, a European Directive states that all new category M1 vehicles will have to be fitted with TPMS.

8th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Wegmann Names Thorsten Thom New MD

Wegmann Automotive has named Thorsten Thom as its new managing director. The 40 year-old industrial engineering graduate ascended to the position on 1 January 2011. He joins Felix Bode and Markus Vogler on the Group's board of directors.

19th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Growth Seen in European On-Road Tyre Markets During November

Europe’s passenger car and light commercial vehicle tyre markets returned to year-on-year growth in November, reports Pirelli. The Italian tyre maker estimates a three per cent year-on-year growth in the region’s (excluding Russia) original equipment market plus replacement market growth of 15 per cent. Year to date, Pirelli’s estimates peg European OE market growth at 13 per cent and the aftermarket at eight per cent.

15th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Brityrex 2010 Gets Underway

The long-awaited Brityrex 2010 exhibition got underway today, with a significant increase in visitor footfall compared to the same point in the last show back in 2007. Apaseal’s Bruce Somerville, who is exhibiting at the show, described it as “the best start to Brityrex for many years.” Official figures have not yet been released, however exhibition organiser ECI International is expected to confirm these observations when it releases initial show figures tomorrow.

5th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Manbat – Delivering Choice with Multi-brand Portfolio

For more than 30 years Manbat has been the primary distributor of Varta batteries to the UK aftermarket. The Varta brand has developed a strong reputation and is the preferred OEM supplier for numerous European vehicle manufacturers. Alongside Varta, Manbat is also the sole supplier of the Lucas and Numax brands.

27th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

ACDelco Remains Highly Charged On Batteries

ACDelco notes with pride that its batteries described as “the best dressed and the business”, and this distinction may be one of the reasons why batteries remain one of the company’s flagship product groups. And with ACDelco looking to focus on fine-tuning its part offering across all main product groups this year, the company will be shortly enhancing its battery range with the addition of a number of new parts references.

27th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Appoints New Marketing Manager

Career Tracks, News

Robert Bosch has appointed Abhijit Kallianpur as marketing manager for the Automotive Aftermarket division based in Denham. Abhijit has worked at Bosch in India for 15 years, working in Diesel Systems for much of that time. He joined the Automotive Aftermarket division in 2005 in Product Marketing, Germany. He moved back to Bosch India in 2007, taking over responsibilities for Product Marketing, as well as Purchasing and Quality Management of traded products.

10th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Titan Prices to Rise

Prices for Titan branded aftermarket OTR tyres will rise be approximately three to ten per cent when the company’s latest planned price increases are implemented on October 1, 2010. Titan Tire Corporation says this price adjustment will offset rising raw material, energy and transportation costs, and the company warns that “certain tyre prices” may rise in excess of ten per cent due to product realignment and positioning.

6th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors