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Conti’s Testing Facility Turns 40

Continental has marked the 40th anniversary of the opening of their main test track in northern Germany. The facility, known as the Contidrom, initially consisted of a high-speed oval circuit with two straight measuring tracks when it opened in 1967. In later years more tracks have been added to the Contidrom in order to meet the higher demands placed upon more modern tyres.

Built in order to provide a sole location for testing that beforehand had been conducted on public roads, at airports and on closed pass roads, the original oval circuit is more than 2.8 kilometres long and features a 58-degree bank, permitting speeds of up to 180 km/h (112 mph) without encountering lateral forces. The maximum speed permitted on the circuit is more than 250km/h, an unimaginable speed for most motorists in 1967 and still sufficient for testing modern road-legal high performance tyres.

6th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Champion Spark Plugs Celebrating 100 Years

(Akron/Tire Review) Federal-Mogul Corp.’s Champion spark plug brand is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and plans a year-long global “Always a Champion” centennial celebration. The brand was established in 1907, and, according to Federal-Mogul, Champion is “celebrating its performance-driven heritage by looking forward to the next generation of innovative products.” Part of that will be an extensive marketing campaign, the company said.

“Champion has a rich heritage of innovation, quality and race-winning performance, yet it has always maintained a clear focus on developing breakthrough technology and powering the next racing championship,” said Garth Cole, Federal-Mogul’s director of aftermarket marketing. “That’s why we’re celebrating the Champion brand’s 100th anniversary by setting the stage for a new century of innovation on behalf of racing teams, professional technicians, and do-it-yourselfers.”

25th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook Marks China Milestone

Mid-May saw Hankook Tire reach an important milestone, with the company celebrating the 10th anniversary of the opening of its Huai’an factory in China’s Jiangsu Province. Government officials, including Mr. Ding Jieming, Part Secretary of Huaian government, Jiangsu province and Mr. fan Jinglong, Mayor of Huaian joined senior Hankook officials including company CEO Mr. Seung Hwa Suh in commemorating the occasion.

“Hankook Tire has experienced rapid growth,” stated Seung Hwa Suh during the ceremony. “We have recently celebrated the No. 100 million tyre off the production line and have sustained the top position in China’s market, which has helped Hankook Tire to build a solid foundation for ranking the 7th in the global market, and to lay down a solid foundation for the further high speed growth in China market.” Since first establishing a Chinese market presence in 1996 the company has established two factories, in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province and Huai’an Jiangsu Province. Production capacity at these two plants now stands at 28 million tyres per year.

24th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Research Laboratory Dedicated in Honour of Edouard Michelin

It has been a year since the death of then Michelin CEO Edouard Michelin in a tragic boating accident off the coast of France, and Michelin North America has chosen the anniversary to announce the naming of an endowed research laboratory at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research in his honour. Plans for the Edouard Michelin Research Laboratory are well under way with completion expected this autumn.

“Mr. Michelin strongly believed that education and technology could make the world a better place,” said Jim Micali, chairman and president of Michelin North America. “His vision remains a guiding force at Michelin today and is evident in the innovations and advancements that Michelin products deliver to the driving public every day. It is only natural that we establish this research laboratory in memory of Mr. Michelin to honour his passion for innovation and his commitment to excellence.”

24th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Fleet Collects Three Van Fleet World Honours

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Kwik-Fit Fleet was also jubilant about its success in winning Best Service Provider and two other awards at this year’s Van Fleet World Honours. The organisation has already won 2007 awards from BusinessCar and Fleet News. Averaging more than three awards per year since Kwik-Fit Fleet was founded as a division of Kwik-Fit in 1987, the latest win means the company has secured a total of 63 fleet industry awards since launch.

The annual Van Fleet World Honours were presented yesterday (Thursday, May 17) at a ceremony at London’s Royal Automobile Club. They are presented to those van manufacturers and service companies who have, in the opinion of the judging panel composed of industry experts, achieved the highest possible level of excellence in their sector.

18th May 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Where there’s a Will there’s a Waymaster

Recently, Vintage Tyre Supplies celebrated the 10th anniversary of the company’s Waymaster private brand. So what? I hear you say. Just about every wholesaler has their own brand nowadays. But before you follow that trail of thought through, the Waymaster range is a little different and VTS isn’t your average wholesaler. To begin with, VTS only deals in vintage and classic tyres for cars and motorcycles, and we’re not just talking about 80 series radials like so many “classic” dealers. The VTS range goes back way further than this.

If you consider the changes that have taken place in the tyre industry over the last 10 years, you can multiply that by 10, because the VTS range starts around 1900, and that’s where the Waymaster range begins.

26th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

100 Jobs to Go From Michelin Canada Plant

Michelin will cut 100 jobs from its Granton facility in Nova Scotia, Canada later this year in a move the company says is necessary to keep it competitive in the marketplace. According to Michelin, about 70 per cent of those losing their jobs will be offered early retirement, with the remaining cuts coming through the axing of contract positions.

The Granton plant, which produces passenger car and light truck tyres, as well as rubber compound for other tyre lines, currently employs some 1400 staff, half of whom are, Michelin claim, eligible to retire within the next five years. Company manager of corporate communications Sheri Somerville, speaking to Canadian broadcaster CBC, claimed Michelin are “not laying anyone off and we are not forcing anyone to retire,” and added that the cuts and retirements will give younger workers at the plant increased opportunities to advance. However some employees have voiced the opinion that many will be coerced into retirement despite wanting to continue working.

20th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin deal for Australian Safari

Promoters of the Australian Safari off-road rally, Octagon Australia, have announced the appointment of Michelin & BFGoodrich Tyres as major sponsors of the event. Michelin has been chosen as the official motorcycle tyre supplier, while BFGoodrich Tires will be the official automotive tyre supplier for the event. The agreement covers both the 2007 and 2008 Australian Safari events.

As part of the sponsorship, Michelin & BFGoodrich Tires representatives will travel with the event, supplying and fitting tyres for competitors along the 5500-kilometre route, which starts in Kununurra, Western Australia on August 24 and finishes in state capital Perth on September 1, 2007.

“Michelin and BFGoodrich Tires are thrilled to be involved in such a fantastic world class rally event, particularly one that caters for both automotive and motorcycle”, said Adam Storey, Michelin Australia marketing manager.

20th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

90th Anniversary of Wingfoot Express Run

(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear is celebrating the 90th anniversary of its historic Wingfoot Express truck fleet, which on Apr. 9, 1917 began regular nonstop delivery service between Akron and the company’s fabric mill in Connecticut.

Deliveries were initially handled by a single five-ton Packard with a specially built body. Over time, Goodyear added trucks to the fleet, including the first sleeper cab truck.

11th April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

BITS and EBC Brakes to Display at Brityrex

One of the UK’s leading tyre wholesalers and a globally renown brand in motorcycle braking products have become the latest big names to confirm their involvement at May’s Brityrex International 07, according to a recent press statement released by the exhibition’s organisers.

22nd February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

P Zero Official Grand Am Tyre

Pirelli Competizioni, who are celebrating their century of participation in motor sport during 2007, have released details of an agreement reached with Grand-Am, under which the Italian manufacturer will supply its P Zero Racing tyres to teams competing in the Grand Am Championship during the three seasons between 2008 and 2010. This agreement covers both the Daytona Prototype and GT categories of the Grand Am series.

7th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Triangle Tyre Co. – Aiming For The Top 10

The history of the Triangle Tyre Co. Ltd goes back three decades, when the Weihai Tire Factory opened a plant in Weihai, Shandong Province, China. In 1997 it changed its name and began trading as Triangle Tyre Co; part of the Triangle Group of companies. Since then the company has grown rapidly and it is now aiming at nothing less than being a top 10 player in the global tyre market.

Triangle is currently one of the top 500 companies in China and employs 6,300 staff. Depending on which criteria you use, Triangle is the 12th, 13th or 14th largest tyre manufacturer in the world – not bad for such a young company. The turnover last year was US$980 million and has risen by 50 per cent in the past three years.

12th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Sheffield Dealership Gets a New Look

A Sheffield First Stop tyre dealership is marking its twentieth anniversary with an investment in stunning new-look premises. Since opening its doors in 1986, Steadfast Auto Centre has evolved from a small, family-run business into an award-winning dealership spanning two prime city sites and affiliated to Bridgestone. To celebrate the 20-year milestone, the company’s flagship depot has been extensively refurbished – a move that will enable the business to expand still further.

24th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Ehrhardt Reifen & Autoservice: 20 years as a Bandag Dealership

Ehrhardt Reifen + Autoservice was founded 60 years ago, soon after World War II in Wulften, Germany, now the company is celebrating 20 years as a Bandag dealership. Owner and general manager Rolf Ehrhardt already represents the third generation of the family. The Ehrhardt Group runs 26 commercial outlets scattered over the federal states of Niedersachsen, Thüringen, Sachsen-Anhalt, and Hessen. The company ranks among the largest distributors of automotive parts in the region. In addition to a wide range of tyres for cars, trucks, OTR and AG, Ehrhardt sells and services batteries, exhausts, brakes and rims.

13th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

County Tyres Employees Show Dedication

In an age in which it seems people move jobs on a whim, County Tyres reports that some of its employees have achieved up to four decades of dedication this year. County Tyre Group held it’s Long Service Awards on the 24th October at the County Show Ground in Bristol, showing recognition for some remarkable employees. Nine people have reached the timely milestone of 25 years service, whilst one truly dedicated employee, Alan Clark, is celebrating his 40th year of service.

10th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors