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BRC showcases past, present, potential future Pirelli Star Drivers

Double British Rally Champion and former Pirelli Star Driver Keith Cronin claimed victory on this weekend’s Pirelli International Rally, the third round of the 2012 Pirelli-supported MSA British Rally Championship. Pirelli Star Driver Jukka Korhonen shone in his TEG-prepared Skoda Fabia R2 at the weekend, securing his best finish of the season with sixth overall, and second in class. Meanwhile, a sterling performance in a Ford Fiesta R2 allowed 21-year old, Jussi Kumpumaki who is part of the Finnish Ford Junior Team, was presented with the coveted Pirelli yellow jersey and a nomination towards the end of season Pirelli Star Driver shoot out.

1st May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Gomme Piave and SD Meccanica collaborate with a new development

Just recently Italian firm Gomme Piave, which specialises in the retreading of OTR tyres, celebrated its 50th anniversary. And despite the uncertainties the industry has faced during this time the company maintains its dedication towards innovation. “When retreading first emerged in the 1950s Italy developed into one of the leading countries in this sector, and this tradition remains strong to this day,“ shares Giomme Piave’s owner Augusto Favaro. “There is no other country in Europe that can boast having these specialised competencies to such an extent.”

26th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Starco congratulates Kenda on a successful 50 years

During its 50th anniversary year Starco is looking back over its half-century in the business and notes that one of the company’s oldest partners, Kenda, also celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The relationship between Starco and Kenda goes back 30 years to when the Danish company began selling Kenda tyres in its domestic market; Starco reflects that in those days before e-mail and regular air travel, this long-distance trading relationship was forged by telex and registered mail.

14th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Duke of York visits Michelin in Stoke

The Duke of York visited Michelin in Stoke-on-Trent yesterday (8 March 2012) where he met young apprentices and employees, was given a tour of the factory and offices at the company’s Campbell Road site and unveiled a plaque.

During the visit, His Royal Highness was given a presentation by Michelin UK managing director Eric Le Corre and met employees and local dignitaries before embarking on a tour of the Michelin Remix production facility with factory manager Sean Parry.

9th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin confident of meeting ambitious objectives

In the last Michelin Annual and Sustainable Development Report that group managing partners Michel Rollier and Jean-Dominique Senard will jointly present, the two leaders of the French company commented on a 2011 punctuated by the start of the tyre maker’s new four-year business plan and rocketing commodity prices. For this year they share that growth is anticipated in emerging markets and North America, while Europe will most likely deliver more modest results. Rollier also expressed his “full and absolute” confidence in his successor, who is expected to take over sole leadership in May.

6th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli sponsors Le Mans 24 camping Village

Pirelli has announced that it will sponsor this year’s Village on the Curves at the Le Mans 24 Hours. Formerly known as the Porsche Owners International Village, the Village on the Curves is situated at a spectacular vantage point on the 8.5 mile Circuit de la Sarthe. The cars enter the Porsche Curves in fifth gear, which is a fast but narrow complex of sweeping bends at the very end of the lap with little run-off, making it one of the best places to watch the Le Mans 24 Hours.

28th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

British artists create exhibition from Cooper tyres

Four British artists chosen in partnership by Cooper Tire Europe and the UK’s leading art store, Castle Galleries, have created visual artworks starting with tyres as effective canvasses. Based on three themes relevant to Cooper Avon products and their motorsport heritage, the artists spent 257 man hours crafting the pieces, which will be displayed at Artica Galleries, South Molton Street, London until 17 February 2012.

14th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bandvulc staff celebrates 40 years in the business

Retreading specialist and fleet service provider Bandvulc recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. The Devon-based company marked the occasion at a recent end of year review. “With much subterfuge, code words and red herrings, members of staff managed to prepare a commemorative photobook, arrange a surprise gift and compile a 45 minute presentation to celebrate the occasion,” Bandvulc shares. During the proceedings commercial director Philip West delivered a light-hearted overview of the past four decades and secretly contributed messages of congratulations and best wishes from numerous customers and suppliers were shared with the O’Connell family, along with several mementoes.

8th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Vintage Tyres sponsors New Forest Classic Car Run

This year, Vintage Tyres is planning several special events and offers to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary.

6th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Vintage Tyres gears up for half-century celebrations

This year Vintage Tyres itself reaches a healthily vintage age – during 2012 the Beaulieu-based company, which claims to be the first firm in the world to set up as a dedicated supplier of older and specialist vehicles, celebrates 50 years in the business. To mark its half-century, Vintage Tyres will run a number of events throughout the year, including May’s Vintage Tyres New Forest Classic Car Run, and the company says customers can also take advantage of special offers during this anniversary year.

6th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli BRC contract extended to 2014

Pirelli will provide tyres to the MSA British Rally Championship for the next two years. The premium manufacturer has supplied the control tyre to the series since 2007, and was previously contracted until the end of the 2012 season. Pirelli says the addition of two years has shown its ongoing commitment to national-level motorsport.

16th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

TyreSafe celebrates five years of motorist education

It’s now half a decade since TyreSafe first set out to improve safety on UK roads. The 2006-established organisation is celebrating its fifth anniversary, and upon reaching this milestone can reflect with pride that, during the years it has contributed to public awareness on tyre safety, the number of motorists (as reported by DfT figures) killed or seriously injured in tyre related accidents has dropped 38 per cent.

20th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Starco kicks off anniversary year celebrations

On the evening of 10 December, the management and employees of Denmark’s Starco celebrated half a century in the business. The 50 year anniversary was commemorated at a function at the home of company CEO Peer Ejlersgaard and at regional Starco premises worldwide.

13th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Earliest and latest Bosch technology on display at the SMMT

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ new headquarters in London’s Great Peter Street is hosting a display to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the firm Robert Bosch, which began life in Germany in 1886 under the company name ‘Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering’ (Werkstätte für Feinmechanik und Elektrotechnik). Bosch says both the vehicles on display and the choice of venue have “particular significance” for the company.

9th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Sibur gets go ahead for Matador-Omskshina acquisition

Russia’s Government Commission on Monitoring Foreign Investment has given the green light for Sibur-Russian Tyres to acquire a 100 per cent interest in the Matador-Omskshina joint-venture, which it previously operated 50/50 with Continental AG. Following the acquisition, the joint venture operation has been renamed Cordiant-Vostok. Sibur-Russian Tyres says the 100 per cent acquisition will enable it to increase manufacturing capacity in order to meet growing demand for passenger car tyres.

29th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors