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Breaking Records With Avon Tyres

Avon Tyres have the potential to become part of a new world record as British Autograss champion Phil Cooper prepares to smash his own existing indoor world speed record at the Autosport International show on January 13/14.

In December, Cooper, who holds the distinction of being Overall Series Points Champion in all classes of the 2006 British Autograss Series, set a record of 82.05mph on a 210-metre track at the NEC in Birmingham, the same venue as he will make his current attempt.

10th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Names New CEO

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. have announced their appointment of Roy V. Armes as company president, chief executive and a member of Cooper’s board of directors. Armes, 54, steps into his new role on January 1, replacing Byron O. Pond, who has served as Cooper’s interim CEO since August.

Pond has voiced his support for Armes, saying “We are extremely pleased to have Roy taking the lead at Cooper at this critical time, He has all the qualities we were searching for and the leadership capabilities to continue and successfully execute the company’s plans for profitability. He has the complete confidence of the board and will fit in well with our management team.”

20th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper to Circle the Globe

Cooper Tire has been named the official tyre supplier for the upcoming Lone Wolf Transglobal Expedition, with Cooper products being fitted to the expedition’s Land Rover Wolf Defender.

11th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Dattilo Named Director of Alberto-Culver

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.’s former president, chairman and CEO Thomas Dattilo has been appointed as a director of Alberto-Culver Co., a personal care products company responsible for brands such as the VO5 hair care range. Dattilo resigned from Cooper in August, following disappointing performance at the company. In addition to the position at Alberto-Culver, he also is a director of Harris Corp., a communications and information technology company. George Fotiades and Kay Napier were appointed to Alberto Culver at the same time. Cooper is yet to name a replacement for Dattilo with director Byron Bond standing in as interim CEO.

11th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Claims Discoverer Tyres Can Take You Anywhere

While Cooper is obviously confident about its tyres, the company has to admit that making your car float is beyond its capabilities, although visitors to the Lake District could be forgiven for thinking otherwise. To celebrate its first year of using Cooper’s Discoverer STT rubber on its fleet of 4×4 vehicles, off-road driving centre Kankku has launched an innovative advertising ploy. The extreme driving experience venue, based in the scenic national park, has hung one of its branded 4×4 cars from a crane just outside Windermere so that the town’s many visitors can’t miss the adrenalin-fuelled activities on offer.

7th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

A1GP Signs TV Deal With Channel Five

A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has significantly expanded its television reach by signing an exclusive broadcast deal with Channel Five in the UK. Across the UK, Sky Sports’ live race coverage will now be supported by a Channel Five highlights package, scheduled to be shown mid-week after each event. The partnership with the free-to-air terrestrial channel will mean that over 90 per cent of UK households can now support their national race team in the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport. The announcement is likely to please Cooper bosses who have put significant funding into the race series through its position of control tyre supplier.

7th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Analysts Upgrade Cooper Shares

Some financial analysts report they have become increasingly optimistic regarding Cooper Tire’s intermediate term performance. The Deutsche Bank report suggested the that poor US demand would soon get better with Cooper benefiting. The analysts also commented that Goodyear’s strategy is likely to have a positive effect on Cooper in the tight supply market. They were also “increasingly convinced” about Cooper’s ability to significantly reduce costs and improve profitability.

5th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Seat Leon to Run in Sport Maxx Cup

The grid for the inaugural 2007 BARC/Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup has been boosted with the announcement that Dunlop is to run a SEAT Leon FR as a VIP/guest car in the series. he 200hp Leon FR will compete in Class C of the Cup, against cars such as the Renault Clio 172, Citroen C4VTS, Mini Cooper S and MG ZS180. The car is being built by multiple Fiat Challenge Champions, AMR Racing, and team owner Adrian Miller is also talking to two other drivers about running sister cars to the Dunlop entry.

4th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Oliver Adds New Premium Tread

(Akron/Tire Review) Cooper’s Oliver Rubber Co. subsidiary has introduced a new premium retread tread compound and pattern – the Vantage Drive. The new product features what Oliver called a “technologically advanced” tread compound called “Black Armor,” which it said “offers the benefits found in premium truck tires.” Oliver said the Vantage Drive delivers “remarkable treadwear with exceptionally low rolling resistance that optimizes fuel efficiency, while delivering long-lasting casing durability.” Furthermore, the new tread stock reportedly delivers up to 4 per cent better fuel economy than “best-in-class retreads on the market.” The Vantage Drive is available in 205mm (8), 210mm (8.5N), 220mm (9) and 230mm (9.5) sizes with a deep 26/32-inch tread depth.

30th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Cheap Illegal Imports Force Indonesian Manufactures to Close

A “flood of illegal Chinese and Indian-made tyres” has caused two influential Indonesian tyre manufacturers to close. Aziz Pane, head of the Association of Indonesia Tire Companies told local newspapers that PT Intirub and PT Mega Safe Factory were the first casualties.

In 2004 PT Intirub (Indonesian Tire & Rubber Works Ltd) ran three factories and manufactured approximately 3.5 million radial and bias tyres. Around 66 per cent of production was described as “internationally competitive” and the management had previously described Great Britain as one of its markets. In 1995 the company established a technology cooperation with Cooper-Avon and, two years later began producing radial tyres. E-marking and ISO 9002 followed shortly afterwards.

28th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Fossit and Thorne Win Shaw Trust Employer of the Year

A Lincolnshire tyre retail chain owner has won recognition for his decision to offer a second chance to young people who fear they are on the scrap heap. The Shaw Trust award recognises businesses that offer training and career opportunities to young people. Fossit and Thorne’s John Shelton now owns the chain of seven tyre and auto centres with his financial director Richard King, but nearly took a wrong turn himself, when he was expelled from school at 15.

28th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon Tyres to Back Caterham Superlight Challenge

In 2007 the Caterham Superlight Challenge, will receive headline sponsorship from Avon Tyres in 2007. The championship – styled The Avon Tyres Caterham Superlight Challenge – will once again enjoy key support event status at rounds of the British Formula 3 International Series and the Avon Tyres British GT Championship.

20th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Tyres Sold at Military Exchanges Being Recalled

(Akron/Tire Review) According to the Army Times, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling an unknown number of Cooper Lifeliner Touring SLE radials sold through Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores in Europe. The H- and T-rated tyres, according to the report, may have a nonconforming belt wire coat stock that could lead to belt wire corrosion. Cooper said it will replace the tyres for free, the Army Times reported.

15th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Supplies Western Power

Cooper Tires has been confirmed as the sole supplier of rubber for Western Power Distribution’s fleet of Ford Ranger 4×4 vehicles. The fleet of 80 vehicles will be fitted with Cooper Discoverer ST tyres, helping WPD to service its 2.5 million customers in South West England and Wales. The contract is Cooper’s first with a major UK utility company.

15th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Announces Dividend

Cooper Tire & Rubber will pay out a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock (payable 29 December 2006) to stockholders of record at the close of business 1 December 2006. This will mark the 139th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company.

13th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors