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Anti-Dumping Pressure Mounts on Chinese Tyre Makers

Editorial/Comment, International News

While most of the rainbow nation was preparing to welcome people from far and wide to the first World Cup on African turf, the country’s legal eagles were deliberating over whether or not to kick certain Chinese tyres out of the country with an anti-dumping investigation. On 4 June 2010 the South African press reported that the High Court of Pretoria’s Judge Willie Hartzenberg set aside an earlier ruling made in 2007 by the Trade and Industry Ministry (Itac), to terminate anti-dumping probes against Chinese tyre exporters. He further ordered that (Itac) complete an anti-dumping investigation within four months. The judgement was duly lauded as bringing "fair competition" to the tyre manufacturing industry by those who brought the case, namely Bridgestone South Africa, Continental Tyre South Africa, Dunlop Tyres International and Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Holdings through their representative body South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference.

Whether or not the Chinese tyre imports in question can accurately be described as dumping – and it would be prudent to let the courts decide that – the ruling is another sign that products manufactured in the People’s Republic are not the quick and easy sell they once were. As far as tyres are concerned, the combination of increasing natural rubber, oil and steel input prices, combined with an unstable shipping cost context and added to the increasingly inhospitable international trade climate mean the latest decision in South Africa may force some Chinese factories to rethink either the delivery strategy or destinations of their tyres.

7th July 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

First Phase of Conti’s China PCR Plant Completed

Some 21 months after breaking ground, Continental has completed the first project phase at its Hefei, China passenger car tyre facility. This milestone was celebrated at a ceremony on July 4, held following the installation of plant machinery. The 70,000 square metre plant has been established through an investment of more than 185 million euros, and Continental states this investment represents part of the company’s Asia growth and expansion strategy.

6th July 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

India – Demand for Tyres Expected to Increase 20%

Demand for tyres in India is expected to grow 20 per cent in the 2011 financial year, the Economic Times newspaper reports. This current fiscal figure is two per cent higher than in the previous financial year, and is said to be taking place on the back of strong demand for vehicles across all segments.

5th July 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin North America Going Mobile with Primacy MXM4 Launch

Starting 9 July, consumers with smart phones can see the recently introduced Michelin Primacy MXM4 in action, reports Tire Review. The mobile phone scan option is part of Michelin North America’s promotion effort behind the launch of the new premium segment tyre. MNA said consumers can download the free code reader app at upcode.mobi. The luxury touring tyre is now available in 12 market sizes covering 16- to 19-inch wheel diameters. The tyre carries a 55,000-mile warranty for H/V speed rated sizes and a 45,000-mile warranty for W-rated sizes.

1st July 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

New Kenda Taiwan Plant to Enter Production Q2 2011

Kenda Rubber has begun construction of a passenger car tyre factory alongside its existing Yun-Lin plant in Taiwan. The new factory, reports the China Economic News Service, will enter production in the second quarter of 2011 and reach a daily capacity of approximately 5,000 tyres by the end of 2011. The company also produces passenger car tyres in China and Vietnam.

30th June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Reports: Michelin to Relocate, Expand China Plant

International News

Michelin is seeking Chinese government approval to relocate its Shenyang plant to a larger site to allow for capacity expansion, according to a China Daily report. "We have to relocate the Shenyang factory for a really big capacity expansion in both truck and bus tyres as well as passenger car tyres, considering the growing demand in China's automobile market," Michelin managing general partner Michel Rollier is quoted as saying.

3rd June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Vredestein Releases 186mph Winter Tyre

It is just over a year since Dutch manufacturer Vredestein was acquired by Apollo Tyres and adopted a greater focus towards high performance tyres and products for top-end vehicles, and at the Reifen 2010 exhibition in Essen, Germany the company presented the first major addition its product portfolio since these significant events took place. Known as the Wintrac Nextreme, the high performance cold weather tyre is the second winter tyre ever to be developed in collaboration with Italian design house Giugiaro, whom Vredestein has worked together with for more than a decade.

2nd June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Apollo Tyres’ European Launch

Apollo Tyres has officially launched its namesake brand in the European market, and announced plans to bring its Vredestein brand to its home country. The launch came just ahead of this week’s Reifen Essen, where Apollo is holding its first major display. Apollo said it plans to offers its flagship brand in Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and the UK this year, and will open new European markets in coming years. "Our current range, catering to the small and mid-size segment, will meet the growing demand in Europe. We will be available only at established retailers. We will not walk the wholesale route," Apollo managing director Neeraj Kanwar said.

1st June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Apollo Registers 63% Sales Growth

During the 2009-10 financial year sales at Apollo Tyres’ operation in India, the Netherlands and South Africa increased 63 per cent to Rs 81.2 billion (₤1.2 billion), with operating profit growing from Rs 4.4 billion to Rs 11.9 billion (₤175.0 million) and net profit leaping 364 per cent to Rs 6.5 billion (₤95.6 million) – a result company chairman Onkar S Kanwar described as “an impressive performance by the company.

28th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

New Maxxis PCR Tyres, European Catalogue Debut at Reifen 2010

Tyre manufacturer Maxxis is showcasing a number of new passenger car tyres and launching its new European product catalogue at this year’s Reifen exhibition in Essen, Germany (1 – 4 June). With the focus on wet grip and low rolling resistance, Maxxis will be exhibiting a new passenger car tyre, a new UHP pattern and an addition to its winter tyre range, as well as the new R19, a purpose-designed rally tyre. There will also be a selection of heavy and light truck tyres on display, according to the company.

28th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Switching to EfficientGrip Gives “Economy Boost” – Autocar

Autocar magazine has reported fuel economy savings of “nearly 2 per cent” since it switched the original equipment tyres on its Citroen C3 Picasso – currently on a long-term test – to the new Goodyear EfficientGrip. James Bailey, manager, Corporate Communications at Goodyear commented: “When we launched EfficientGrip, our own testing department proved that the tyre was able to offer 15 per cent better rolling resistance, whilst still delivering the wet braking and wet handling performance that Goodyear are renowned for.

25th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Advan ZPS Provides Run-Flat Safety to Yokohama’s Flagship Range

Run-flat tyres have been added to the range of Yokohama tyres available in the UK following the arrival of the Advan Sport ZPS (Zero Pressure System). According to Yokohama HPT Ltd, the Japanese brand’s UK distributor, the newly arrived product is designed for fitment on vehicles such as the BMW 3, 5 and 7 series, Lexus GS and SC and the Mini Cooper, to provide drivers with Yokohama performance combined with run-flat capability. The tread pattern on the Advan Sport ZPS is the same as that of the original Advan Sport design, with four central grooves to displace water and the wide shoulder blocks intended to generate high levels of grip while cornering.

25th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Cooks Up a Better Compound for Primacy MXM4

Have Michelin-rated chefs been moonlighting as tyre designers? You may be tempted to consider this unlikely scenario upon hearing of a tasty ingredient to be found in the Michelin Primacy MXM4, which Michelin North America is readying for a July 1 replacement market launch – the new luxury performance tyre contains a smattering of sunflower oil.

21st May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Apollo Initiates Conservation and Recycling Initiatives

Apollo Tyres has launched what it calls Habitat Apollo, a conservation and recycling initiative designed to “conserve and recycle non-renewable resources in the most effective way.”

The first formal drive under the environment initiative is on paper recycling. Employees are encouraged to use both sides of a piece of paper, print only when necessary, and dispose in a special bin. The paper collected from these bins is then taken for recycling and the recycling company gives Apollo Tyres office stationary in return.

The next initiative is to reduce the consumption of non-biodegradable materials across functions. In keeping with this spirit, Apollo Tyres has decided to completely do away with the conventional poly-wrapping of tyres.

19th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Stapleton’s – Delivering High Performance

As one of the largest distributors of passenger car tyres in the UK, Stapleton’s offers customers a comprehensive selection of high performance tyres. The company stocks ultra high performance ranges from all premium brands such as Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear, Pirelli and Michelin, as well as offering customers a wide choice of good value own-brand high performance tyres. Stapleton’s exclusive and private brand ranges include Prestivo, Matador, Nexen and Primewell.

19th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors