Alcoa Raises Forged CV Wheel Prices
Alcoa Wheel Products Europe is to raise its forged CV aluminium wheels prices between 8 and 12 per cent, depending on the product specification. New prices will be implemented for all shipments after 31 July 2006.
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SmarTire Gains First Major European Bus Manufacturer
NewsSmarTire Systems Inc. has announced that Van Hool NV has selected SmarTire to supply its tyre pressure and temperature monitoring systems (TPMS) on its buses and coaches. Van Hool is Europe’s largest independent bus manufacturer. The company exports 85 per cent of its buses and coaches, 60 per cent of them to Europe and an average of 600 coaches a year to the US.
This Month’s Star Prize
Product NewsFor those of you who have read and/or entered our 60th anniversary competition, you may be wondering exactly what a Travelpilot Lucca offers. Tyres & Accessories didn’t want to leave you in the dark, so here is a run-down of what this month’s star prize has to offer: Leading satellite navigation manufacturer, Blaupunkt launched its first portable route guidance system onto the market in January. The TravelPilot Lucca is described as extremely user friendly and this model works straight out of the box. Touch-screen technology and a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver ensures that both operation and installation are child’s play.
The competition closing date is the 31st July.
Green and Pleasant – T4 Superbike Tyres
Product NewsTomahawk, the UK’s pioneering manufacturer of retread radial motorcycle tyres, has added a 200 section tyre to their range in response to steadily increasing demand from British and European riders. The British company is gearing up production in anticipation of EU legislation that will come into force in June this year. The Landfill Directive (1999) bans the disposal of all waste tyres in landfill sites. With over 2.5 million tonnes of waste tyres arising in Europe each year, of which over 1.3 million tonnes were disposed of in landfill, creating a significant problem for disposal businesses.
Autosport International Shortlisted for Best Trade Event Award
Product NewsAutosport International, Europe’s largest motorsport exhibition, which also comprises The Aftermarket Show, has been shortlisted for three categories in the Association of Exhibition Organisers (AEO) Excellence Awards. The awards, which will be announced at the end of June, will see the event contest the Trade Show of the Year, Consumer Show of the Year and Most Original Stand for its F1 Feature.
Pirelli’s Francesco Gori to be President of New Trade Association
Product NewsFrancesco Gori, General Manager Tyre Sector, Pirelli&C SpA, was nominated President of the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA) following the first Board meeting today in Brussels. The new non-profit association, the formation of which was announced today in Brussels, will replace the former rubber industries trade association (Bureau de Liaison des Industries du Caoutchouc “BLIC”) founded in 1959. The new association is designed to represent the tyre and general rubber goods industry with the European Union Institutions and other international organisations.
Cooper to Unveil Run-Flat Technology at Essen
Product NewsCooper will be unveiling its new run-flat technology at the Essen show. The Cooper Zeon 2XS run-flat tyre is designed and manufactured to handle typical air loss situations, allowing motorists to drive on safely for up to 50 miles to their destination or suitable service station. Cooper Tire will be at stand 3-322, exhibiting products including Cooper, Avon and Mickey Thompson tyres.
Ken Keir and Marc Matthew join Automotive Skills’ Board
Product NewsAutomotive Skills, the Sector Skills Council for the retail motor industry, has welcomed Marc Matthew and Ken Keir as the newest members to their Board of Directors.
Union says CTNA Lied About Charlotte Plans
Product News(Akron/Tire Review) Claiming they were lied to by Continental Tire North America (CTNA) management, the United Steelworkers (USW) blasted the tyremaker’s decision to end tyre production early at its Charlotte, North Carolina plant. “They flat-out lied to us,” USW executive vice president Ron Hoover said. “It’s now apparent that Conti never intended to keep making tyres in Charlotte,” he continued, accusing the company of pillaging active and retired members.
Yokohama to Produce Car Tyres in Europe
NewsYokohama is planning to establish a passenger car tyre production plant in Europe in 2008. The news came in the context of a dealer presentation by the German distribution company Yokohama Reifen GmbH. Observers suggest that the move is likely to be a way of strengthening ongoing OE projects and relationships. Yokohama did not specify which locations are being considering, give details of which tyre lines might be produced, or suggest how much would be invested.
Pirelli and Schrader to Develop New Tyre “Check-Up” Sensor
Product NewsPirelli and Schrader have agreed to join forces to take “intelligent” tyre production a step further. The new system, based on a mini-sensor capable of generating its own power, can for the first time be located within the tyre itself and allows the tyre identification data and its temperature and pressure to be monitored in real time and transmitted to the car and driver.
Schrader took on 100 new staff at its Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland facility at the beginning of April. This move was supported by £3.5 million of funding from Invest NI and brings the total number of staff at the plant to 160.
ATS Euromaster Names New Managing Director
Product NewsATS Euromaster has appointed Ian Stuart as its new Group Managing Director, taking up the role with immediate effect. The news follows reports of previous MD Nick Gregg’s departure a little over a month ago.
Ian Stuart started his career as a salesman with Kenning Tyre Services in the London area in 1980, followed by periods as Centre Manager and in Regional Sales. After a four-year period as Regional Sales Manager in London and the South East with National Tyres & Autocare, Ian joined ATS Euromaster as a Regional Manager in London and then became Managing Director of W.S. Tyremasters.
Reifen 2006 Preview
Product NewsThe May issue T&A features a preview of Europe’s leading tyre exhibition, Reifen Essen. Whether you are an exhibitor or are simply interesting in attending make sure you make the most of the opportunity that this feature provides. For exhibitors this section provides a unique opportunity to maximise the value of your investment, while visitors will value the opportunity to see what is ahead and plan their visit to the show accordingly.
Goodyear Opens New DC For Central Europe
Product News(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear Dunlop has opened a new distribution centre in Senec, Slovakia, which will serve the central European region. Consequently, the company will close its current warehouses in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia, according to reports in the Prague daily Monitor.
German Magazines Applaud Fulda Progresso’s Test Performance
Product NewsThe Fulda Progesso performance summer tyre has won two categories in the latest summer tyre test of German magazine Auto Motor und Sport, part of Europe’s most popular network of car magazines. Ranking first, in two critical areas: ‘traction and ‘aquaplaning,’ Fulda Progresso beat off strong competition from 10 other tyre brands achieving 20 out of 20 in aquaplaning and 10 out of 10 in traction.
