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Irish Associations in Waste Tyre Crisis Talks

Representatives of the Tyre Recovery Activity Compliance Scheme (TRACS), Tyre Waste Management (TWM), the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) and the Tyre Wholesalers and Retailers Association (TWRA) had to face crunch talks with the Irish government Department of Environment on 20 May. According to Irish publication Tyre Trade Journal (TTJ), the associations were summoned following the broadcast of a Prime Time Investigates programme, which screened three days earlier.

21st May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

BorgWarner to Supply Turbochargers for JCB Power Systems

BorgWarner has been selected by JCB Power Systems to supply both wastegate and variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers for the new versions of its Dieselmax 4.4-Liter engines starting in 2012. Designated the JCB ‘Ecomax T4’, it is a four-cylinder inline mid-range diesel offering power ratings from 55 kW to 130 kW in numerous applications like agricultural, construction, and materials handling machinery. According to the company, BorgWarner's turbocharger technology will help this new engine meet stringent Interim Tier 4/Stage III B regulations without the need for exhaust aftertreatment or (DPF) Diesel Particulate Filters. These regulations require up to a 50 per cent reduction in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions compared with previous standards.

17th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Marangoni Promotes Marix Retreaded Tyres’ Zero Oil Compounds

Marangoni is promoting the green benefits of its Marix ecology range of retreaded clean oil 4×4 tyres, with the launch of the new Panther four-season studdable tyre, bringing the total number of lines in the range to nine.

According to company representatives, “mobility off the road and protection of the environment are aspects that are seemingly – yet only seemingly – incompatible.” As a result the Marix Panther features the combination of a studrable tread, zero (aromatic) oil compound, non-directional tread pattern with “very low noise and good driving comfort” and Q, S and T speed ratings (approved for up to 160, 180 and 190 km/h respectively).

28th April 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Environment Agencies to Launch REACH Campaign at Brityrex

The Environment Agency (EA), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) have chosen October’s Brityrex exhibition as the platform for a new campaign to raise awareness of legislation covering the chemical make-up of tyres and retread rubber. The campaign follows the introduction of European REACH legislation which states that extender oils shall not be placed on the market, or used for the production of tyres or parts of tyres if they contain more than the threshold limits of PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon). The restrictions also apply to the marketing of tyres and treads for retreading.

Both European manufacturers and importers need to comply with the new ruling; distributors found to be selling tyres containing excessive levels of PAH could be faced with enforcement proceedings. One of the problems for retailers and wholesalers will be that there is no visual test to determine the presence of PAH, which means they will need to be absolutely confident that their tyre suppliers are aware of and meeting the tighter standard.

23rd March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Nicastro Promoted to Senior Bridgestone Americas Role

Following the announced retirement of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) chairman, CEO and president Mark Emkes, company vice president, general counsel, chief compliance officer and secretary Gary Garfield stepped up to the plate to take on the positions of CEO and president. Filling Garfield’s shoes in his former roles is Chris Nicastro, who is currently general counsel, Bridgestone Americas Latin American Operations, and corporate compliance officer, BSAM. Nicastro’s appointment in this new portfolio of positions takes effect March 1, 2010, and will involve him taking over responsibility for overseeing the company’s legal and compliance functions.

17th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

New Bridgestone Steer Tyres Intended to Meet Stricter Emission Standards

Bridgestone Europe has introduced two new truck steer-axle tyres, R249 EVO and R297 EVO, which it says will meet stricter European emission levels. The move anticipates an increased front-axle load for trucks due to the addition of new ‘clean’ technologies, notably SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) and EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation), in compliance with Euro V and VI emission regulations.

15th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Amerityre to Leave Nasdaq February 4

Amerityre Corporation has announced the delisting of its common stock from the Nasdaq stock exchange as of February 4, in compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules. The company reports it is unable to meet the minimum requirements needed to remain listed on the Nasdaq, such as a minimum US$2.5 million stockholders’ equity, listed securities to a market value of $35 million, or $500,000 in net income from continuing operations. As of September 16, 2009, Amerityre’s stock had been trading below $1 for 30 consecutive business days, violating another Nasdaq listing requirement.

26th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook Tire Comments on Aromatic Oil Compliance

The European Union has legislated that, as of January 1, 2010, highly aromatic oils with a high polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) content may no longer be utilised in tyres. In a note from its vice president of sales & marketing, H.S. Ahn, Hankook Tire Europe declares “all E-marked tyres sold by Hankook Tire Europe and its EU-based affiliates designated to be used on the territory of the European Union fully comply to this new EU-legislation.

21st January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

USW Confident WTO Will Uphold China Tariff Decision

The United Steelworkers of America says it has “complete faith” that the World Trade Organization will uphold the US government’s imposition of an added tariff to consumer tyres imported from China. The WTO has acted on an appeal from China to investigate the three-year, tiered added tariffs imposed on China-made consumer tyres last September. The tariffs – 35 per cent for the first year, 30 per cent the second, and 25 per cent for the third – came on top of an existing four per cent standard import tariff.

13th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Forth US Conti Tyre Verified for SmartWay List

A fourth commercial vehicle tyre from Continental Tire North America, the HTL1 super single trailer tyre, has been added to the US Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay Transport Partnership list of verified technologies for tyres. The HTL1, which, replaces dual tyres on highway or regional trailer axle fitments, joins Conti’s HSL2, HDL Eco Plus and HTL Eco Plus in this group of low rolling resistance tyres – this means that Continental now has a SmartWay verified tyre for all three truck axle positions.

18th December 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Introducing Faster, 'Greener' BTCC Tyre

Following a year and a half of design and materials and construction development at Fort Dunlop in Birmingham, home to the company’s European Motorsport Operations, Dunlop is ready to debut a new tyre in next year’s British Touring Car Championship – a tyre said to provide greater performance while complying with latest European environmental regulations. The Sport Maxx BTCC will first be used in round two of the 2010 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Rockingham, Northamptonshire on April 25 and 25. Meanwhile, recent tests of the new tyre at Snetterton in Norfolk showed it to be faster over a full race distance and also more durable than its predecessor.

11th December 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Duty of Care Laws Prompts New Kwik-Fit Fleet Service

In the New Year Kwik-Fit Fleet is expanding its range of services with launch of its Vehicle Health Checks – a service it says will help companies comply with duty of care legislation. Specifically, Kwik-Fit Fleet says the checks are being launched to meet fleet customer demand to help them with their occupational road risk management compliance obligations under health and safety legislation. The company is already operating a pilot scheme with two fleet customers ahead of the planned January 2010 roll out of the service for both outright purchase fleets and contract hire and leasing companies.

7th December 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Amerityre Faces NASDAQ Delisting

(Tire Review) Amerityre Corp. has been notified by NASDAQ that its current financial status “was out of compliance” and that its stock may get delisted. NASDAQ claims Amerityre is not meeting the exchange’s Equity Standard Listing Rules, because it does not have a minimum of $2.5 million in shareholder equity, $35 million in market value of listed securities or $500,000 in net income from continuing operations for the most recent fiscal year. To remain listed, Amerityre must deliver by 20 October a “specific plan” on how it will meet and sustain those requirements, NASDAQ said. For its part, Amerityre said it “anticipates that its implementation of cost cutting measures combined with anticipated increases in revenues and successful fundraising efforts will be sufficient to bring it back into compliance with the minimum stockholders' equity requirements”.

13th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Cobra Releases Mini Cooper Suspension Kit

Cobra has released a full complement of suspension upgrade products for the new Mini Cooper and Cooper S intended to, as the company explains, remove the compromises of the standard suspension set-up and boost steering precision and driver feedback. The lowered springs, says Cobra, work in harmony with the factory damper units to lower the car by approximately 35mm at the front and 30mm at the rear. This improved centre of gravity reduces body roll and improves turn-in. Thanks to the spring’s unique properties, compliance is retained almost at factory levels. Appearances however are not, and Cobra notes the Mini takes on a far more aggressive stance and its wheels really fill the arches. The kit comes with a five-year warranty on fit and finish and prices start at £140 including VAT.

8th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Magnum Ships First Shredding Unit to New Landfill Facility

In August, following the acquisition of a new facility in the US state of Colorado, Magnum D'Or Resources procured a multiple stage shredding system for use at the site. On September 28 the company announced the equipment will be shipped to the Hudson, Colorado site “this week” and installed upon final permit approval. This system will allow Magnum to commence initial operations that include acceptance and processing of tyres at the facility.

29th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors