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Sentaida Group Increases Tyre Prices 10% After Tariff Announcement

Sentaida Group, a distributor of Chinese-manufactured tyres in the USA, has reacted to President Obama’s Chinese tyre tariffs by increasing its prices across the board by 10 per cent. The Tire Business website reports that the company’s general manager, Brian Chung said that the Miami-based distributor would implement the price increase in two weeks. The company distributes brands such as Sentaida, Linglong, Triangle and Sonny, as well as many other Chinese brands. It operates a factory in Qingdao, which opened as Chenchelyn Tire Co in the summer.

22nd September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Uses Anfield Link to Reward Major Customers

Maxxis reports that it is working hard to synergise its sponsorship and advertising links with Premier League football clubs and its major fleet business customers, treating the latter to VIP hospitality with the former. Four Maxxis customers enjoyed a Yossi Benayoun hat-trick – his third in two years – courtesy of the manufacturer, when Liverpool beat Burnley 4-0 at Anfield on 12 September.

22nd September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Universal Automotive Extends VECO Range with Exhaust Fittings

Kidderminster-based aftermarket distributor Universal Automotive is continuing to grow its range of products under the VECO brand with the addition of an exhaust fittings line-up. The company says that it can now offer a comprehensive range of quality VECO replacement components covering all necessary fitments to give the garage service trade a complete exhaust ancillary product solution.

22nd September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

West Coast US Conti Racing Tyre Distribution Handed to Superbike

Seeking to establish the name in the USA, Continental has awarded exclusive West Coast, Hawaii and Alaska distribution rights of its racing motorcycle tyres to California-based dealer, Superbike Tires.

21st September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Nokian Tyres Buys Maine Wholesale Tire to ‘Solidify Distribution’ in US

Nokian Tyres, Inc. has announced that its University Wholesalers subsidiary has purchased Maine Wholesale Tire, a Portland, Maine based tyre distributor. Local news sources report that one of the former owners of Maine Wholesale Tire will remain as management staff to ensure a smooth transition. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The new entity will now operate under the University Wholesalers name, according to a press release.

“The operation gives us a much stronger presence in Maine and will enable us to improve levels of service to our dealers there and also in southern New Hampshire and eastern Massachusetts,” said Jari Lepisto, General Manger Nokian Tyres, Inc.

Nokian Tyres, Inc. is the North American subsidiary of Nokian Tyres Plc., Finland. The company employs 135 people and services over 1500 retailers (including 12 Vianor branches) in North America.

21st September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo to Seek Greater Thai Market Penetration, Build New Factory

International News

Thai news source, The Nation has reported that the country’s sole distributor of Toyo-manufactured tyres is to begin a process of aggressive penetration in the domestic market via a change of segment emphasis from premium to the wider market and the opening of more shops in 2009. The company may also build a new manufacturing facility in Thailand, according to the report.

18th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Ascot Strikes Deal With Allpart Supply, Offers New Equipment

In the US, Ascot Supply Corp. has added Haweka balancer adapters to its line of tyre and wheel service equipment. "Haweka is a world-renowned innovator of specialty tooling for the wheel balancing industry," said Ascot's Danny Spencer. "We are very optimistic about growth opportunities that this premium product brand will offer our members."

17th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama HPT Exclusive UK Distributor for Advanti Alloy Wheels

The UK distributor for Yokohama tyres and TSW and MAK alloy wheels, Yokohama HPT has announced that it has been selected as the sole British distributor for Advanti replacement alloy wheels. While the name Advanti may be a new one to the UK replacement wheel market, the company is already well known in one of the harshest motorsport environments, Formula One, where the Torro Rosso team uses the company's products on its F1 cars. Yokohama HPT says that this F1 technology and know-how is available for the UK wheel replacement market as it will be stocking a range of Advanti alloys.

16th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

NDI UK: A New Competitive Option for Truck Tyres

Since the beginning of 2009, West Midlands based NDI UK has been evolving from a small regional tyre wholesaler/distributor into a nationwide tyre wholesaling option. According to the company, this progression can be directly attributed to the fact that it is part of one of Europe’s most competitive tyre distribution groups – Nordisk Daek Import A-S in Denmark. Ian Smith, managing director of NDI UK commented: “Up to the end of 2008, the company had been well known throughout the West Midlands but now we intend to work more closely with NDI Denmark in order to gradually become a respected wholesaler specialising in all market sectors from a small implement tyre right through to large earthmover patterns serving the entire UK market. Like NDI Denmark we intend to develop into a fully active multi-brand specialist offering a competitive combination of major ‘A’ brands plus numerous mid-range brands to suit all applications.”

10th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Double Coin Adds 12 Sizes

Double Coin distributor, Kirkby Tyres Ltd, has announced that the Chinese tyre manufacturer is expanding its truck tyre range. According to Kirkby Tyres, the size expansion means the sole distributor (UK and Ireland) can now offer an “all-encompassing
truck tyre line to meet the needs of the most demanding tyre retailer or end user.”

10th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Grouptyre Continues “Modernising”, Increases Distribution Points

Operating as a national distributor with the ability to focus on a local level, Grouptyre has the ability to develop solid business relationships with tyre retailers and grow its share of the market. Despite the challenging trading environment, Grouptyre’s 13 member companies say they are continuing to invest in the business, making improvements in distribution and upgrading IT systems to enhance the organisation’s overall product and service offerings, improving communications, sharing best practice and developing new business models.

7th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Manbat Reports Continued Increases Aided by Extensive Training

Manbat, the UK's largest battery distributor, has reported significant sales growth from its top six buying group and national account contracts. Increasing sales of OE brand VARTA, along with its own brand Numax, and the expansion of the leisure sector account for majority of the gains, however without training, the picture would be far less rosy.

7th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Infinity Brand Pushing Forwards with Bond International

Infinity, a brand belonging to the Al Dobowi Group, is continuing to carve out a growing spot within the UK passenger car tyre market. Its relationship with Bond International, with whom Al Dobowi has developed a significant relationship in the four years since it was appointed the exclusive UK distributor four years ago, was the focus of an event hosted by key members of the Infinity Europe and Al Dobowi companies in the plush surroundings of York Racecourse earlier in the year.

4th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Euro Car Parts Launches Battery Application Guide, Promo

Euro Car Parts has launched a new battery catalogue and announced a buy now and pay later promotion. According to the aftermarket parts supplier, one of the largest independent distributors of batteries in the UK, customer demand has led Euro Car Parts to produce its own 40-page ‘Battery Application Guide 2009/2010’. The guide covers all car marquee applications, from Alfa Romeo to Volvo, including all the technical specifications one would expect, covering brands by Bosch, Exide and Lion. Also included are sections delivering comprehensive safety advice and regulations for lead-acid batteries as well and instructions for using starter batteries.

ECP has also launched a customer buy now and pay later battery promotion, offering the customer the chance to bulk buy on batteries from leading worldwide brands. Customers signing up for the promotion have the chance to receive a free battery stand, point of sale items, and an advanced battery tester.

3rd September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcoa Wheels Increase Tyre Life on Turkish Buses

Turkish bus company, HAS Turizm is claiming increased tyre life after switching to Alcoa forged wheels. The groundwork for the changeover was laid a couple of years ago after a visit from Alcoa’s Turkish distributor Otomotiv Lastikleri Tevzi AS (Oltas), who reportedly explained the benefits of Alcoa forged aluminium wheels. As a result, HAS decided to test the products themselves. “After several months, we realized that the buses, equipped with Alcoa wheels, use around 1 per cent less fuel compared to buses on steel wheels. Another advantage we discovered is the longer life time of the tyres. Today almost all of our vehicles operating in Turkey are equipped with Alcoa wheels. All new vehicles are specified on Alcoa wheels as well.”

25th August 2009/by Tyrepress Editors