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Pirelli enters into research and training agreement

A three-year agreement signed between Pirelli & C. S.p.A and the Politecnico di Milano, or Milan Polytechnic, on November 4 is expected to tackle several key research areas. The Italian tyre maker and the polytechnic will undertake research into Formula One tyres using mathematical models that simulate tyre grip and wear in relation to the surfaces of various circuits, study the de-vulcanisation of end of life tyres and nanocharges and biopolymers, and will continue work on Pirelli’s ‘Cyber Tyre’ by developing mathematical models that allow the chip contained in the tyre to “interpret” different road surface conditions. The agreement also covers training activities; the Polytechnic will focus on the recruitment, placement and training of engineers in Brazil, China and Mexico. These activities will be supported in coordination with the structures Pirelli has or is developing in those regions.

7th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

UK wing mirror supplier moves into export market

The UK’s leading supplier of wing mirrors, based in Bury, Lancashire, is entering the export market, taking its product to numerous countries, including Australia, Brazil, Singapore, Japan, Malta, Norway and France. Wing Mirror Man started in January 2006 and provides new wing mirrors to the public and trade. It supplies mirrors suitable for 29 vehicle manufacturers, covering more than 500 car models, and in excess of 4,000 different types and makes of wing mirrors.

25th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Selleck assumes Michelin North America leadership

On October 17, Michelin North America’s Richard Wilkerson handed over the top job in the company to Pete Selleck. US-born Selleck, previously president of Michelin’s Truck and Bus division, returned from his France-based position to take over as chairman and president of Michelin North America after Wilkerson announced his intention to retire. As chairman and president, Selleck assumes responsibility for coordinating all Michelin activities in Canada, Mexico and the United States; Wilkerson remains with Michelin as chairman emeritus.

18th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli investing $500m in Argentina greenfield project

Pirelli has announced plans to invest some $500 million in a new truck tyre factory in Argentina that will meet increasing demand for commercial vehicle radials there and in the surrounding region. Construction of the new facility is scheduled to begin early next year and the first phase of development, which will continue until 2014, will require an investment of $300 million in order to give the plant a 700,000 unit per annum production capacity. Second phase development is expected to double the plant’s capacity through an additional $200 million investment and increase its workforce from 700 to 1,200 people.

14th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Lanxess to invest in Brazil facilities

Tyre industry customers will benefit from one of three recently announced Lanxess investments in Brazil. The company reported on October 6 that it will build two new plants at its Porto Feliz site, which is located State of São Paulo. One of these new facilities, run by the Lanxess subsidiary Rhein Chemie, will produce Rhenoshape curing bladders, a product used to give tyres their final shape and properties. The new Porto Feliz plant will also manufacture the rubber additive Rhenogran.

10th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Analysts: Conti’s global expansion plans require 930 million euros investment over 3 years

Following the news that has announced plans to build a US$500 million passenger car tyre plant in the South Carolina between now and 2021, financial analysts have added their view on what the manufacturing plans means for the automotive supplier’s profitability.

10th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Hayes Lemmerz purchased by Brazil’s Iochpe-Maxion

Following an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$725 million, wheel manufacturer Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. has been acquired by Iochpe Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Brazilian automotive and railway wheel and chassis manufacturer Iochpe-Maxion S.A. The deal will combine Hayes Lemmerz’s global wheels business with that of Iochpe-Maxion.

7th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti building US plant in South Carolina; work to start mid-2012

The county of Sumter, South Carolina has been named as the location for Continental’s planned US passenger car and light commercial vehicle tyre facility. Construction work on Conti’s first own greenfield project in the US will get underway there in mid-2012, and Conti anticipates a 2013 completion date. When first phase production targets are fully reached in 2017, an annual capacity of nearly five million tyres is expected. A second phase project should lift capacity by a further three million units per year by 2021. Continental reports the project’s initial phase involves an investment of more than US$500 million and the creation of more than 1,600 jobs.

7th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

European output up, but Michelin exposed in NA, not enough in emerging markets

Following Michelin’s investor’s day briefing at its Cuneo, Italy factory on 5 October financial analysts suggested that while the good news is that Michelin’s European production is up and increasingly efficient, the company remains over-exposed amidst the ailing demand of the North American markets and conversely not exposed enough in the emerging markets.

6th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli opens Milan fashion shop

Last week, Pirelli opened its very first Pirelli Corsa Venezia retail fashion shop. The 4 million euro store, located in Milan’s fashion district, is the final extension of the tyre maker’s “P Zero Project,” which began in 2002 with small line of shoes and apparel sold through third parties.

26th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Lanxess “ready” for growth in rubber demand

At its most recent “Rubber Day”, held today in Germany, specialty chemicals company Lanxess reported it expects – and is well equipped for – a labelling-related boost in demand for high performance rubber. Speaking at the event, company Board of Management chairman Axel C. Heitmann said “in order to meet the new legislation and the expected customer demand, our high-tech materials are essential. As the world’s largest partner for the tyre industry, we have adapted to the trend on time. We have made the right strategic investment decisions and have strengthened our capacities.”

21st September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

WTO upholds US import tariffs on Chinese produced tyres

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The World Trade Organization (WTO) has upheld the US government’s decision to impose 35 per cent import tariffs on Chinese produced passenger car tyres in September 2009. Two years later these have been lowered to 25 per cent, as initially planned. However, the Chinese authorities maintain that the original ruling has seriously harmed Chinese producers and the decision to uphold it will “intensify their difficulties.”

7th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

TGI named in top 5 US Hispanic exporters

Tire Group International has been named the fourth largest Hispanic owned exporter in the USA by Hispanic Business Magazine. Tony Gonzalez, TGI’s CEO said: “We are very excited and honoured by the ranking, it’s a true testament to the hard work and effort of our entire team, The Winning Team.”

31st August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti reports weight, comfort advantages with new CV spring

Continental has introduced a world first product it says can lead to commercial vehicle weight savings of up to 12 kilograms per axle. Produced by the company’s ContiTech Air Spring Systems business unit, the air spring contains a plastic piston that saves up to 75 per cent of the weight of conventional steel pistons. Another breakthrough feature is that the air spring has an interior volume that can be used entirely for enhancing comfort. This new product has debuted on the Mercedes-Benz Actros, a vehicle that Continental says utilises a completely revised drive and chassis concept in which the ContiTech air springs with plastic pistons play a “decisive” role.

17th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

2011 TAFF Awards preview

It's that time of the year again, when the tyre industry casts its votes to pick the winners of the NTDA's Tyre & Fast Fit (TAFF) Awards. A voting form is included in this magazine (and in our July issue) with the names of those companies that made the final shortlist or votes can be cast via the NTDA website. The final shortlist was compiled from nominations from NTDA members.

The winners will be announced at the NTDA's Annual Dinner, which this year is being held at the Hilton Metropole Hotel at the NEC, Birmingham on 20th October.
The categories are the same as in previous years, but there is also a new award for 2011 – that of "Tyre Centre of the Year". Retailers are invited to propose a depot or garage for consideration and those centres nominated will be the subject of a "mystery shopping" exercise, carried out by Encircle Marketing, who have extensive experience in this area.

25th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors