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Goodyear Dunlop Regaining Lost UK Truck Tyre Market Share

2009 was a difficult year for the whole tyre business, but those selling commercial vehicle tyres had a particularly rough ride. With operators running fewer vehicles less often, and with the credit crunch biting at the heels of haulage companies already under pressure from sky-high fuel prices, there was considerable price pressure on premium tyre companies. As a result, last year saw the total UK truck tyre market shrink and some key changes take place in terms of market share. One key decline in unit share saw Goodyear Dunlop slip from 20 per cent in 2007 (third place) to estimated 9 per cent in 2009 (fifth place). With this in mind and in the context of the appointment of a new managing director at Tyre Fort, Tyres & Accessories visited Goodyear Dunlop’s UK headquarters for an exclusive interview with Nigel Sowerby, director commercial vehicle and off-the-road tyres.

25th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

SRT Reports 8.1 Million Tyres Produced in 2009

Sibur-Russian Tyres reports producing a total of 8.1 million tyres during 2009, including 5.4 million passenger car and light commercial vehicle tyres, 2.4 million commercial vehicle tyres and 300,000 other sorts of tyres (such as aviation and motorcycle tyres). The company plans to increase production by 14 per cent during 2010.

25th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Reports US SmartWay Verification for New Drive Tyre

Continental Tire the Americas reports it new low rolling resistance version of its HDL2 DL Eco Plus drive tyre, due for commercial release in June in 275/80R22.5 size, has been added to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport Partnership’s list of low rolling resistance commercial vehicle tyres.

24th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental Launches Romanian Language Press Portal

If you prefer to read your tyre industry news in Romanian, Continental has a treat in store for you. On March 22 the tyre and automotive systems manufacturer launched its Romanian language corporate press portal, www.media.continental-corporation.ro. At this site – or portalul de presă, as the locals may say – media representatives and other interested parties will find information in Romanian about the corporation’s activities, financial results, products and know-how. Contact data for all of the company’s operations in Romania is also available.

23rd March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Passenger Car Tyre Markets Show Strong Growth in Feb – Michelin

Michelin’s market data for February 2010 shows a marked strengthening of passenger car and light commercial vehicle sales to OEM customers in a number of key regions. The OE passenger car and light commercial vehicle tyre market grew 47.0 per cent year-on-year in Europe (including Turkey but excluding Russia), 54.4 per cent in North America and 49.9 per cent in China. This gives a year-to-date growth of 42.9 per cent, 77.6 per cent and 91.3 per cent for the three respective regions.

22nd March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Marangoni Becoming a “Global Player“ in Brazil

Although Italian firm Marangoni celebrated its 50th anniversary in the new Millennium, the year 2000 primarily represented a significant milestone on its path towards becoming a global operator. Today, ten years later, the Marangoni Group is, aside from Bandag and the new tyre manufacturers’ retreading activities, the industry’s sole genuine “global player”. The company has not only successfully established itself in Europe and North America, it is now slowly gaining a foothold in China. However in the last decade it is the operation in Brazil that has, above all, become the backbone of its global industrial presence.

18th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental to Raise CV Tyre Prices

On May 1 the cost of Continental’s replacement market commercial vehicle tyres will increase by an average of 5.5 per cent in Europe. Upon making this announcement, Continental stated that by raising prices it is “thus reacting to the massive rise in raw material prices, above all for oil and natural rubber, since the second half of 2009.”

17th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Vacu-Lug Deflates Yokohama Truck Tyre Prices

While the majority of tyre manufacturers are increasing prices, Vacu-Lug Tyres Ltd has announced that it is actually reducing the cost of the Yokohama truck tyres it exclusively distributes in Great Britain. Vacu-Lug managing director Tim Hercock commented: “We have been doing a lot of work recently to improve efficiencies in our sales and logistics channels and as a result have been able to reduce our distribution costs which we have decided to pass on to our customers,” in a statement explaining that the price decrease covers the majority of the Yokohama truck tyre range, he added: “we are constantly being notified by our other tyre suppliers that their prices are going up and we thought that we would try and buck the trend by making the product range more competitive”.

17th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Van den Ban Bringing Extended Private Ranges to Reifen 2010

The Reifen 2010 show in Essen, Germany is only three months’ away, and Netherland based wholesaler Van den Ban Autobanden B.V. has announced it will display numerous new products at its 120 square metre two-storey exhibition space (stand 118, hall 2). Amongst the additions to the Van den Ban portfolio to be highlighted at the exhibition are the latest sizes in its Novex and Blackstone private brands.

4th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

98% of London Buses on Michelin PPM Contracts

Many Britons of a certain age will blanche when hearing the words “on the buses”, as memories of the questionable comedy series from the early 1970s flood back uninvited. But at Michelin this phrase has an entirely different, and far more pleasant connotation – Michelin Fleet Solutions, the specialist tyre management division of Michelin Tyre plc, has grown its share of the major bus fleet market to include vehicles operating on 98 per cent of red London bus routes within the M25 – all supported on pence per mile (PPM) contracts. The combined agreements cover well over 8,000 vehicles under the management of London Buses – part of Transport for London (TfL) – operating primarily on 245/70 R 19.5 and 275/70 R 22.5 Michelin X InCity tyres.

4th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Four Additional Yokohama Tyres Earn SmartWay Verification

Four more North American market Yokohama commercial vehicle tyres have been added to the US Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay list of verified fuel-saving technologies for tyres. This brings the number to seven of Yokohama products that are recognised as SmartWay "low rolling resistance tyres." SmartWay Transport, a collaboration between the EPA and the freight sector, is designed to improve energy efficiency and energy scrutiny, and reduce greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions.

16th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti 360° Fleet Services Gets Underway

In February 2010 Continental is introducing its ‘Conti 360° Fleet Services’ to the UK and seven other key European markets. According to Continental, this new and diversified range of products and service, including tyres and other mobility solutions for the European road transport industry, is the manufacturer’s response to the changed requirements of international freight transport. Conti 360° Fleet Services is specifically aimed at fleets operating across national borders, and through the modular fleet optimisation package it offers Continental’s fleet experts focus on cost minimisation with clear cost control and reliable timeframes.

16th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin “More Agile Than Ever” – 2009 Financial Results

Despite recording a net income 70.9 per cent lower than that of the previous year, Michelin managing general partner Michel Rollier appeared satisfied enough with the company’s 2009 financial results to comment that “in an environment shaped by a historic decline in tyre demand, especially in mature economies, Michelin was able to respond quickly and more agilely than ever. Thanks to the dedicated commitment of our teams and tight management, Michelin has delivered robust performance and improved its major financial metrics, the foundations of its future growth.”

12th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli Negotiated the Crisis Year Well

During the global recession and financial crisis of 2009, tyre manufacturer Pirelli negotiated the challenges thrown at it better than expected and in doing so proved it is what many companies only claim to be: a storm-proof edifice. With its world-renowned Pirelli premium brand, the Italian tyre business retains its pattern of growth.

11th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone to Commence TBR Production at Indore, India Plant

Production of truck and bus radials is scheduled to begin at Bridgestone’s factory in Indore, India. Company subsidiary Bridgestone India Private Limited has announced that, in response to increasing domestic demand, approximately 3.3 billion yen (₤22.9 million) will be invested in preparing for the start of TBR tyre production in the first half of 2011. Production capacity is expected to reach approximately 400 units per day by the second half of 2012.

1st February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors