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Now one of the largest tyre-producing countries in the world, China has an indisputable influence on the direction of global tyre trade. The home of both fast-growing up-and-coming brands as well as a burgeoning domestic market, this tag chronicles China’s involvement with the tyre business.

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Bandvulc to wholesale Boto truck and bus tyres

One of the most striking stands at Brityrex was the black and yellow of Shandong Wanda Boto Tyre Co., Ltd. Obviously this company does not hail from these shores, but walking onto the company’s show stand, Tyres & Accessories was greeted by a familiar southern accent. As it turns out, while the stand was clearly there to promote the Boto name, the decision to exhibit follows on from the Chinese manufacturer’s decision to partner with one of this country’s largest retreaders/fleet tyre suppliers. According to representatives of both companies Bandvulc will now wholesale Boto truck and bus radial tyres in the UK as well as selling the tyres direct to its fleet customers through its Bandvulc Tyre Contracts business.

24th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin demand data highlights serious demand challenges in mature markets

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As part of its third quarter/nine month financial results, global tyre manufacturer Michelin also published its latest tyre demand details, which give a view on how markets are performing in different segments in various parts of the world. The figures are broken down by region and segment and are then split by OE and replacement market demand.

24th October 2012/by Chris

Linglong brings Green-Max to the UK

Shandong Linglong Tyre Co. Ltd. headlined its participation in Brityrex International 2012 with the introduction of its Green-Max product family to the UK market.

According to the company, the Linglong stand was visited by prospective customers, apparently “eager to discuss new developments and opportunities.” The new Green-Max passenger tyre range was said to have been of particular interest and representatives from Linglong’s global headquarters in China were also on hand to welcome visitors and answer questions.

22nd October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Chinese tyre makers developing closer links with Europe after ITMA/CRIA meeting

Chinese tyre manufacturers are reportedly boosting their efforts to develop closer links with European markets after a recent meeting between the China Rubber Industry Association (CRIA) and Europe’s Imported Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ITMA). The first of several planned meetings between the two organisations was held at the request of CRIA who are investigating opportunities on behalf of their 1,200 members about how they can deepen their engagement within Europe.

22nd October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

The label may counterbalance the end of US tariffs, says CRIA

On its Chinese-language website, the China Rubber Industry Association links the recently-expired US tariff on consumer tyres with the European tyre label – and refers to both as a “double whammy” for China’s tyre makers. The tariff, which the association also called an attempt at trade protectionism, is held responsible for China’s tyre passenger car and light truck tyre exports to the US dropping from 43 million in 2009 to 31 million in 2010 and 27.3 million the following year.

19th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

China Tires & Rubber promoting 2013 dates

China Tires & Rubber Technology Fair, a trade show and conference jointly organized by Shandong Rubber Industry Association and Qingdao Jinnoc International Exhibition Co. Ltd, it promoting the dates of its 2013 exhibition.

17th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Double Coin launching 3 new at SEMA 2012

Double Coin Tires and its US distribution partner China Manufacturers Alliance, LLC (CMA) reports that it the companies are unveiling three new products at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition, CMA will display one of the company’s giant off-the-road mining tyres, the Double Coin REM-11 40.00R57 E4. The 40.00R57 stands almost 12 feet tall and is the latest addition to a range of Double Coin giant OTR radials that includes other 57’, 51’, and 49-inch’ rim diameters.

17th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Linglong buys land for Thailand factory purchase

Shandong Linglong Tyre Co. Ltd. recently signed a contract with Hemaraj Land and Development plc. to purchase 49 hectares for a new manufacturing facility in the Hemaraj Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate, located 150 kilometres east of Bangkok in Thailand’s Rayong province. For Linglong, a leading Chinese tyre maker and one of the top 20 globally, the factory plans are something of a first as the mark the first time the company has sought to build a factory outside the People’s Republic.

16th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Imported tyre sales at record levels

Sales of non-ETRMA member produced tyres are now at record levels. That’s what the latest data published by the ETRMA in its 2012 Statistic Booklet clear shows, based on full year 2011 figures.

16th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Grouptyre incorporates Landsail, Rapid into brand strategy

Since the dissolution of its exclusive distribution agreement with the Maxxis brand, Grouptyre has continued to evolve, both in terms of the service offered by members and its brand strategy. While the wholesaler’s managing director, Karl Naylor said that it was “no longer in our customers’ interests for us to be over-dependent on one primary push brand”, the company has been particularly active in relation to its Evergreen brand, extending the Evergreen Performance Centre programme to retailers. In addition, the company has introduced the brands Landsail and Rapid, both of which are focussed on the end of the market particularly sensitive to economic pressure. As it has built the profile and image of Evergreen, manufactured by Jinyu Tire, these brands – also made in China respectively by the Sentaida and Shengtai Groups – have allowed Grouptyre members access to newer, less established margin brands simultaneously.

15th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

‘No comment’ replies drive further Cooper acquisition speculation

It’s now more than a day since reports of a potential Apollo Tyres acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber hit the headlines, and Tire Review observes there has been far more speculation than denial since then – which it says brings into question just what is happening. And while silence may be golden, the lack of comment – or even flat denial – from either party has led to all manner of speculation.

12th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Belshina upgrading giant tyre factory

According to BelTA, the Belarusian Telegraph Agency, local tyre maker OAO Belshina intends increase capacity at its giant tyre facility and add 57 and 63-inch radials to its production portfolio. Company representatives told BelTA that the project will increase the product range and output of low soil compaction wide-section radials for powerful, self-propelled agricultural machinery. The expansion will reportedly increase agricultural tyre output by 84,000 units per annum while increasing productivity.

12th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Italian President honours Pirelli in anniversary year

Yesterday, Pirelli chairman and CEO Marco Tronchetti Provera and the firm’s top management were received by the President of Italy, Giorgio Napolitano, to mark the 140th anniversary of the company’s foundation in 1872.

12th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

India introduces duty for Chinese, Thai cross-ply tyres

India’s Ministry of Finace has implemented anti-dumping duties on cross-ply tyres imported from China and Thailand. The duty will be in place for five years; tyres imported from Thailand will attract duties of $0.86/kg, while most cross-ply tyres from China will be liable to duties of $1.31/kg. Tyres produced in China by Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co Ltd will have a lower $1.12/kg duty.

11th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Fullrun shows latest products

Qingdao Fullrun Tyre Corp. claims to be China’s largest tyre exporter, and has set itself the goal ten million tyres per annum by 2015. Last year the company’s turnover increased almost 43 per cent to US$400 million. Its main brands are Fullrun, AnTyre, Fullway, AutoGrip, AderenZa and TurnPike, and these are sold in more than 100 countries.

8th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors