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Hannover-based Continental AG is a leading automotive supplier and – according to the company – is “the choice of leading car manufacturers, offering award-winning tyres that deliver responsive braking in all weather conditions.”

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Conti rolls out 10 millionth run-flat

On Friday May 6, some seven years after first launching its SSR run-flat technology, Continental produced its ten millionth run-flat tyre. The milestone tyre was produced at the company’s passenger tyre plant in Aachen, Germany – one of three million run-flats expected to be produced this year in the nine million passenger car tyre per annum factory. SSR run-flat tyres produced in Aachen are supplied to numerous OEM customers, including BMW, Ford Mercedes-Benz, Mini and Volvo.

11th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Weed-derived rubber a dandy alternative for Ford

Tyre makers Continental and Cooper are not alone in seeing the possibilities locked within the humble dandelion. Researchers at the Ford Motor Company and Ohio State University have also explored the plant’s qualities and recognised its potential as a sustainable source of rubber. As Ford research engineer Angela Harris explained, the vehicle manufacturer is “always looking for new sustainable materials to use in our vehicles that have a smaller carbon footprint to produce and can be grown locally. Synthetic rubber is not a sustainable resource, so we want to minimise its use in our vehicles when possible. Dandelions have the potential to serve as a great natural alternative to synthetic rubber in our products.”

11th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Tire Americas chief to take on non-tyre role

Matthias Schönberg, who has served as chief executive officer of Continental Tire the Americas since October 2006, is soon to leave the company’s American operation to assume management of the ContiTech Fluid Technology business unit on July 1. Schönberg will take over this Germany-based position from incumbent Hannes Friederichsen, who as of October 1 will take on management of the Air Spring Systems business unit; current manager Dr. Thomas Johannsen, who is credited for transforming the Air Spring Systems business unit from an air spring manufacturer located in Hanover, Germany into an international supplier of air spring systems with plants in six countries, has announced his impeding retirement. Mr. Schönberg's replacement has yet to be named.

10th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti signs North American deal with TravelCenters

Continental Tire the Americas has entered into a multi-year agreement covering the sale of Continental brand commercial tyres at TravelCenters of America (TA) and Petro Stopping Center sites throughout the US and Canada. This deal gives Continental access to 220 replacement tyre point of sale locations and truck maintenance centres. In addition, through TravelCenters of America's RoadSquad programme, emergency replacement tyres are available 24/7/365 from over 400 roadside assistance vehicles.

9th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental recommends global OEMs adopt direct TPMS technology

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Continental recommends car manufacturers worldwide adopt the consistent use of direct measuring technology in their new car models to ensure “vehicle tyres are always inflated to an optimum level.” Writing in a press statement promoting the international tyre, TPMS and automotive supplier’s position on the issue, Continental said its recommendation is based on “steadily rising requirements to take on TPMS” and also reflects the “significant potential of direct measuring technology, making it possible to exploit the greater contribution to CO2 reduction.”

18th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

KYB looks to MAM to improve catalogue data

MAM Software today announced that shock absorber supplier KYB UK is to use MAM's Automate suite to enhance and publish its catalogue data. Automate will help KYB significantly improve the quality of its product data and become self-sufficient in publishing information to MAM's Autocat+ parts catalogue.

18th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental signs Modi Tyre purchase agreement

International News

Continental AG has taken a step towards the Indian market after the tyre manufacturer and automotive supplier signed an agreement with Modi Rubber Ltd to acquire a 100 per cent shareholding of its Modi Tyres Company Limited subsidiary. According to both companies, the completion of the transaction still depends on the fulfilment of certain conditions including regulatory requirements. At the completion of the transaction, Modi Tyres Company Limited will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Continental Group.

18th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental confirms talks with Modi Tyres are underway

International News

A Continental spokesperson has confirmed that the tyre manufacturer is engaged strategic talks aimed at increasing its involvement in the India market: “We intend to expand our activities in our tyre business in India.” The comments made by Dr Christiane Pfeiffer Continental’s global head of public relations, Commercial Vehicle Tires, suggested that the parties involved in the talks are on a good path and therefore that they are making progress. Still stopped short of confirming the identity of the other party or giving any details of what is being discussed.

15th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental shows HD Hybrid tyre at CV Show

The first exhibition since Continental Tyres added another new product to its commercial vehicle tyre range in the UK and Ireland made the CV Show a great opportunity to promote its new HD Hybrid tyre. According to the company, the new dual-purpose drive axle tyre is designed for vehicles that do a combination of regional and long distance work. It is designed to operate a broad range of applications without – says Conti – any compromise in rolling resistance, energy efficiency, grip, safety and noise.

14th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Reports: Continental discussing Modi Tyres share purchase

International News

Various news sources have reported that Continental AG is in advanced talks with Modi Rubber Ltd to buy a majority stake in the Indian company. Citing two people close to the discussions, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ)wrote: "The talks are on between the two groups for an equity stake sale," quoting and unnamed lender to Modi Rubber.

14th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

East Bay Tire Co celebrates anniversary

East Bay Tire Co celebrated the company’s 65-year anniversary at the end of March. East Bay Tire representatives report that the company has spent four generations servicing the West Coast of the US and Hawaii.

11th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

MAM offers EDIWheel ordering compatible with Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear-Dunlop, Michelin, Pirelli

MAM Software has announced that it has extended its electronic ordering module to include major tyre manufacturers Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear-Dunlop, Michelin and Pirelli by utlising the EDIWheel e-commerce standard. According to the company, MAM's tyre ordering module allows users to easily check stock, place orders and see delivery schedules without having to phone suppliers or use browser-based portals. Working directly from within MAM's Autopart business management software, users can retrieve real-time stock availability, place immediate purchase orders and receive real-time line-level acknowledgements.

8th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Mike Wilson becomes commercial director Michelin earthmover and industrial UK and Ireland

Michelin has appointed Mike Wilson, 61, as commercial director of its earthmover and industrial operations in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Wilson benefits from 37 years of experience at Michelin, in a career which began in 1974 when he joined the company as a sales representative. After eight years based in the Manchester area he progressed to a sales manager role in Ireland, before returning to the UK and holding a number of posts including sales manager for government contracts followed by a similar position within Michelin’s mileage contracts division.

1st April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Tire appoints new UK sales director

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe has appointed Jason Clarke as its new UK sales director, effective of 1 April. Clarke, 41, has worked for Cooper Tire since 1998 and takes over the position following the retirement of Steve Cundy at the end of March. Clarke joined the Company in March 1998 as regional sales representative for Wales. He then became a regional sales manager for the Wales and Midlands region, before being promoted to the role of UK sales manager for retail accounts in 2006.

1st April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin appoints new retread sales manager after promotion

Graham Karran is celebrating his 25th year at Michelin Tyre plc with a promotion to retread sales manager, responsible for the sales and marketing of all Michelin’s retread tyres in the UK. He replaces Mike Wilson, previously retread sales manager for 16 years. Wilson is promoted to commercial director of Michelin’s earthmover and industrial operations in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Karran, 44, will use his extensive experience within the truck tyre sector to work closely with Michelin’s Remix and Encore production sites in Stoke-on-Trent. Together, these two facilities maintain Michelin’s position as the country’s largest producer of retread tyres.

1st April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors