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Dunlop, Bavarian Tuner MTM Create Fastest Bentley Ever

Bavarian tuning specialist MTM has created the fastest Bentley ever with a 205-mph performance kit of engine upgrades and 21-inch Dunlop SP Sport Maxx ultra-performance tyres. Motoren Technik Mayer GmbH announced that its MTM Bentley Continental GT retains the elegant appearance of the stock vehicle, but packs even more power under the lid. The tuner supplies various performance kits, ranging from 560 horsepower as standard to an impressive 635 horsepower.

14th July 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

New Lease of Life for Fort Dunlop

A new chapter opened in the life of one of the great icons in UK tyre industry history when the first tenants were named for the re-vamped Fort Dunlop site, near Birmingham. The new tenant is the design consultancy Boxer, who will move into the building in October. The six-storey building has undergone a 40 million Pound refurbishment, having stood empty for a quarter of a century. In its heyday, it was the headquarters for Dunlop Tyres, housing around 10,000 employees.

10th July 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

USW Names BFGoodrich as “Target” for Master Contract Talks

The United Steelworkers (USW) have announced that BFGoodrich/Michelin has been selected as the “target company” for 2006 master contract negotiations in the US rubber and tyre industry. Representatives from USW bargaining committees engaged in contract talks with Bridgestone/Firestone (BFS), Goodyear and BFGoodrich/Michelin voted in Cincinnati, Ohio.

4th July 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Hi-Q Invests in Training Centres

Hi-Q has invested “heavily” in the re-development of its three national training centres. The training facilities in Slough, Leeds and Dudley provide on-going professional training to employees based throughout the UK. Facilities over the three sites include e-learning zones, ramp areas, functioning tyre changing facilities and a fully equipped mock up reception area.

4th July 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Vintage Tyre Supplies: Looking Back, Moving Forward

If ever there was a competition for a company whose name tells you exactly what the company does, then Vintage Tyre Supplies would surely be in with a shout. Even the location of its head office – a few seconds' stroll from the Beaulieu Motor Museum – underlines what the company is about.

Vintage Tyre Supplies is, quite simply, a leader in what could be described as "a global niche", sourcing and selling vintage and classic tyres around the world. "Our business is growing and our overseas markets are developing steadily," says VTS managing director Chris Marchant.

30th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Last Workers Leave Dunlop Factory

Career Tracks, Company News, International News, Product News, UK News

The last shift at Dunlop’s Washington UK plant clocked off ahead of schedule on 14 June. The Early April announcement that Dunlop would close the plant came as a “body blow,” to workers, the Sunderland Echo reported, as it followed a similar announcement at nearby Stag Furniture. Dunlop said it is continuing to work alongside Sunderland Council and One North East to help the workers find new employment through the JobCentre.

30th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop Announces New Truck and Bus Unit Appointments

Goodyear Dunlop Tyres UK has appointed Robin Sharpe as director, Truck Tyres UK and Nigel Sowerby as manager, TruckForce, UK. Sharpe joins the company on 1 August, and will lead the continued expansion of the UK Goodyear Dunlop truck and bus tyre business, including the rollout of the recently launched TruckForce service network across the country. Announcing the appointment, UK general manager, Mark Brickhill said: “Robin has a proven record of delivering successful results in varied markets. He has particular skills in managing organisational change and building people management capabilities. His background in managing key accounts and building long term business to business relationships will enhance our truck business unit.”

29th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Plenty of News But Just One Subject

This year’s tyre exhibition saw Bandag release quite a lot of news coming from the new product department. But what was most interesting for the international press as well as for customers, was Bandag’s future in the European fleet business after its biggest customer (GE/TIP) left. Although marketing director Danny van Essche confirmed that Bandag is going to remain active in the European fleet business, the company is said to have learned a lesson by GE/TIP’s retreat. This lesson will be used to adapt Bandag’s business strategy in a positive way: “We will not aggressively pursue international fleet business anymore.”

26th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Next Tread Utility Promises to “Kerb” Costs

The latest ‘Next Tread Utility’ tyre will be displayed at the Chartered Institute of Waste Management Show on 13 15 June, demonstrating the Next Tread commitment to developing bespoke tyres to suit specific industry applications. ‘Next Tread’ is the retread brand of Goodyear Dunlop Tyres, and the tyre giant claims that kerbing damage is a major reason for premature tyre wear and unscheduled replacement for municipal vehicle operators.

14th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

History Made on Dunlop Bike Tyres

The reputation of Dunlop as a full road race tyre received a huge endorsement recently as Morecambe based John McGuinness, riding factory prepared HM Plant Honda machinery, moved into the list of TT Hall of Fame with eleven Isle of Man TT victories. First to congratulate McGuinness as he crossed the line was 10 times winner Giacomo Agostini.

13th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop OE on Three Mercedes-Benz Sports Models

DaimlerChrysler AG has specified Dunlop performance tyres for three all-new 2007 Mercedes-Benz luxury automobiles. Dunlop SP Sport 5000M 265/60R18 and optional SP Sport Maxx 275/55R19 ultra-performance tyres are specially designed for the Mercedes-Benz GL450, the car model’s first sport-utility vehicle. The 4.6-litre, 32-valve V-8-powered SUV generates 335 horsepower.

13th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup Set for 2007 Launch

The BARC/Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup for production specification cars has taken a major step closer to taking a prime slot on the 2007 UK racing calendar.
Dunlop Tyres and the British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) announced the launch of the BARC/Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup in January this year. Since then the BARC has been inundated with enquiries, illustrating the demand for a genuine stepping stone to the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.

9th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Find Your Way to Winning a Satellite Navigation System

Think you’re up to scratch with your tyre history? Here’s your chance to prove it. Tyres & Accessories wanted to share its cheery anniversary mood with our loyal readers and so has teamed up with Blaupunkt to give away two of the satellite navigation manufacturer’s latest Travel Pilot Lucca portable satnav units. So if you want to get your hands on one of these two gizmos, then answer the six simple questions (one question for each decade Tyres & Acccessories has been in print) in the subscribers area. For more details on the Travelpilot Lucca search “Lucca” in the quickfinder at www.tyrepress.com.

Competition entries must be received before the closing date of 31 July.

7th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Falcon Tyres posts 300 per cent growth in net profit

Falcon Tyres Ltd has recorded a 300 per cent increase in net profit since it was bought by the Indian Ruia group. Falcon Tyres registered a net profit of 36.3 million rupees compared with 9.2 million in 2004 – 2005. Total company turnover stood at 2.55 billion rupees against 2.19 billion the same time last year. The company announced 25 per cent dividend for its shareholders, which was 2.50 rupees per share, the highest in its history.

1st June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

New MD for Kumho Technical Centre

Kumho Tires has appointed Roger Jenkins as managing director of its Kumho Europe Technical Centre (KETC). He joins the Birmingham-based R&D facility from Goodyear Dunlop where he was manager of the Dunlop Technical Division based at Fort Dunlop.

1st June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors