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Kayaba Shocks for New Clio

Kayaba, who claim to be the world’s largest supplier of OE shock absorbers, has further strengthened its relationship with Renault by supplying front and rear shocks for the new Clio. The shocks fitted to the front are struts, while twin tube shocks are fitted to the rear.

Mr Hajime Sato, MD of Kayaba Europe, said he was “delighted” to be continuing Kayaba’s relationship with Renault, adding: “Our on-going aim is to provide excellent levels of safety, comfort and handling to meet the needs of both the vehicle manufacturer and the motorist.”

4th October 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Apaseal Partners With Tech

Apaseal has announced “a new active partnership” with tyre repair material manufacturer Tech International. The announcement follows Apaseal’s key supply partner model. Other partners include Corghi for equipment, Dionys Hofmann for balancing weights and Schrader for the companies valve needs.

The Tech products will provide the UK tyre trade with a wider choice of methods and repairs for tyre and wheel service products. At a recent meeting at Apaseal’s head office, plans were finalised to introduce the Tech range for distribution alongside Apaseal products nationwide.

30th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Delphi Appoints MD

Delphi has appointed Lúcia Moretti as managing director, Delphi Product & Service Solutions Europe, Middle East and Africa. In her new role, Ms Moretti heads up a new structure within Delphi’s aftermarket division, designed to drive the growth of aftermarket business in the region.

29th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

‘Automechanika Thailand’ to be Launched in May 2006

The first Automechanika Thailand will be held from 10 13 May 2006 at the Impact Centre in Bangkok. Thailand is already the largest manufacturer of vehicles in south east Asia, and some commentators point towards sustained and rapid growth. According to show organisers, Messe Frankfurt, the supply and demand sides of the auto industry are calling for a professional platform such as Automechanika to facilitate trade and maximize the huge market potential.

28th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Nokian Tyres: Czech Republic for New Plant

Nokian Tyres is considering building a new plant in Lesna near Valasske Mezirici in the Czech Repbublic. The new plant will have the capacity to produce 8 million tyres per year, according to the AFX news agency report. The report cited documents submitted to the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) process, which described Lesna as “one of the possibilities for the location of this plant in the region of central Europe.”

Should Nokian Tyres decide to build the plant, the CIA agency reported construction would begin during the fourth quarter, with production expected in December 2007. This report added that the company plans its first test operation of the plant in January 2008, a launch of the first half of production in December 2009, and then full production in December 2012. The plant will likely employ 937 people, CIA added.

27th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Vredestein Launches Traxion85

Vredestein has announced a new addition to its range of tractor tyres. According to the company, the new Traxion85 represents the standard for modern medium-class tractors. Following the success of its Traxion+ extra wide 65 and 70 series products, Vredestein has developed the Traxion85 as a successor to the well-known Tractor Super Grip.

The design of the Traxion85 has the same roots as the Traxion+, which has been used in agriculture since 1997. With this popular tyre Vredestein has realized a fast-growing share of the market in virtually every country in Europe. Visitors to the SIMA international agricultural fair in Paris in the spring of this year got a first glimpse of the new Traxion85, which is available in 14 sizes:

26th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Tenneco Launches Monotube Shock Absorber

Tenneco Automotive has launched a new monotube shock absorber which features a Monotube Blow Off (MTBO) valve at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany (IAA) last week. The new Ford Focus ST, which will be introduced in Europe later this year, will include shocks featuring the new MTBO valve.

23rd September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Exelagri

Michelin has launched a new “added-value dealer programme” called Exelagri that will ensure its customers benefit from improved efficiency, service and technical expertise.

The Exelagri programme will enable Michelin to build a network of the best agricultural tyre specialists in the UK and Europe. This in turn will impact on end-users with improved service levels and access to technical information on premium Michelin Group products (Michelin and Kleber).

19th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook and Hamann Forge Agreement

Hankook Tire Co has signed alliance agreement with German tuning company, Hamann Motorsport, company officials have reported. Under the deal, Hankook Tire will cooperate with Hamann Motorsport in promoting their brand recognition and carrying out joint promotional activities, the Asia Pulse agency has reported.

13th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Delphi Acknowledges Chapter 11 ‘A Possibility’

Delphi CEO Steve Miller has predicted Delphi, the world’s largest car parts manufacturer, could enter bankruptcy by 17 October unless the United Auto Workers union and GM agree on a relief plan. Robert “Steve” Miller Jr came out of retirement in Oregon to lead Michigan-based Delphi.

12th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental To Raise Tyre Prices 3-8 per cent

Continental AG chief executive, Manfred Wennemer, plans to raise tyre prices between 3-8 per cent in the fourth quarter of this financial year, various news sources have reported. The increases “will take place in the last quarter of this year, most likely in November,” Wennemer told the magazine the German Autowoche magazine.

He also said that the price increases are likely to take place somewhat earlier in the US. “It depends upon the product and the market. The way things look now, the price increases are likely to be a bit less in Europe than in North America, where we really get hit because oil is traded in US dollars so we won’t get any benefit from the strong euro there,” Mr Wennemer told the AFX news agency.

9th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Lead Weights Could be Phased-out of US Business by 2009

A recent report in US trade magazine, Tire Review, has suggested lead balancing weights could be phased out from the American market in 2009. The report follows the implementation of the European End of Life Vehicle Directive, which banned the use of lead weights on passenger vehicles from July 2005.

The article encouraged US dealers to “start planning now for the same thing to happen here.” It also highlighted the fact that one balancing weight manufacturer, Perfect Equipment Co already produces zinc clip-on and steel adhesive wheel weights for GM, Ford, and DaimlerChrysler vehicles being exported to Europe.

8th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Appoints BBH as Marketing Agency

Dunlop has appointed Bartle Bogle Hegarty London as its above-the-line agency for its Europe, Middle East and Africa business. BBH will work closely with Dunlop’s other agencies Claydon Heeley Jones and Mason, AgencyRepublic and Universal McCann in London.

The manufacturers five-year relationship with former marketing agency, 180 Amsterdam, ended in June.

6th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Europe’s CEO Moves to Bunzl

Goodyear Europe’s CEO Mike Roney is to become the new chief executive of distribution and outsourcing group Bunzl PLC.

Currently a non-executive director of the company Roney will take over from Anthony Habgood as of 1 November. Company chairman, Habgood, took on the executive role after the unexpected withdrawal of CEO-designate Christoph Sander in June.

2nd September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Roesler Still Looking at CTNA OTR Plant

(Akron/Tire Review) Various reports indicate that the Roesler Group is still negotiating to buy Continental Tire North America’s (CTNA) OTR tyre plant in Bryan, Ohio.

Roesler officials and representatives from the United Steelworkers (USW) have been meeting, but no progress has been reported. Meanwhile, industry watchers in Europe remain curious about the deal, suggesting that Roesler’s relative size – the company posted sales of just $10 million last year, according to reports – may be of concern to the union, which is fighting to protect jobs. However, some observers suggest that the negotiated price for the factory actually favours Roesler.

1st September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors