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Rob Henderson joins Enjoy Tyre

Contract tyre manufacturer Enjoy Tyre Co Ltd appointed Rob Henderson as general manager for UK and Europe. Based in Hangzhou, China, Enjoy Tyre has been established for 23 years supplying its Rotalla car tyre brand across a number of global markets. The company reports that it is currently investing in the development of a new Routeway car tyre range for 2014 to add to its existing truck and bus radial range. According to the company, Enjoy Tyre intends to establish an increased trading profile across Europe and view Rob as the “perfect springboard” to achieve this objective.

17th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre markets – June 2013

The latest figures from Michelin show growth in Europe’s (including Russia and Turkey) tyre markets during June. Both the original equipment and replacement passenger car and light truck tyre markets enjoyed a year-on-year rise; original equipment markets were two per cent above those in June 2012, while the replacement market showed a three per cent increase. Year-on-year growth for Europe’s original equipment heavy truck market amounted to two per cent, with five per cent growth seen in the replacement market.

17th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

New chief executive at Bohnenkamp

Germany-based agricultural and off-road tyre specialist Bohnenkamp AG has appointed Gregor Rüth its new chief executive. Rüth begins in this role on 1 August and is now working together with fellow board member Michael Rieken to ensure a smooth takeover.

15th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Firenza offers ‘competive’ winter range

Having launched its initial collection of winter tyres into the European market just over a year ago, Firenza has added a couple of new patterns to a winter range it calls “competitive”. The Firenza Nu Ice NTS-01 and XT-01 patterns enjoyed a successful introduction into the 2012-2013 winter season.

12th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Honda plots F1 return from new Milton Keynes base

Following confirmation of a return to Formula One for the 2015 season in May, Honda has announced that it will base its European racing operation in Milton Keynes. Honda says the new facility will be the European frontline operation for its F1 participation, a joint project with McLaren to supply the power unit, including the engine and energy recovery system. It will rebuild and maintain power units developed at the Honda R&D centre in Tochigi, Japan, while its trackside support operations from this new European office.

12th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear launches European Road Safety App

Goodyear has launched a free European Road Safety App for Android and iOS platforms. The application, available for use in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Dutch, is designed to help guide tourists through other European country’s road laws and requirements. Users get an overview of 25 European countries, including popular destinations such as Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Portugal and Switzerland, as well as the larger western European markets. It provides such information as speed limits on highways and in the cities, alcohol levels allowed for drivers, tips for a safer drive, how to act in case of an accident, and local emergency phone numbers.

11th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

4JET embarks on tyre technology tour

Laser mould cleaning and tyre marking firm 4JET Technologies GmbH (based in Alsdorf, Germany) has announced plans for a “tyre technology roadshow” from now until the end of October.

The tour will include live demonstrations of laser machines for cleaning vulcanizing moulds and for tyre marking will be performed at production facilities of the leading European tyre producers.

11th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop names new DACH region boss

Dr. Rainer Landwehr, group managing director of Goodyear Dunlop’s ‘DACH’ (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) market region, has announced his resignation. The tyre maker reported on 10 July that Dr. Landwehr will work with his successor in the coming weeks to ensure a smooth changeover period before leaving to engage in new challenges outside the company.

10th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

CV trailer market to grow 2% despite weak 1H

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Demand for heavy goods vehicle trailers is expected to grow 2 per cent during the course of 2013, despite a weak first six months of the year. Analysts from Clear International have issued a new reports saying as much and forecasting the demand for heavy goods trailers in Western Europe to 2017.

9th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

TyreSafe issues tips for caravanners

The sun is finally shining and summer – if somewhat belatedly – has arrived. Many caravanners are taking to the roads and TyreSafe has issued a reminder not to overlook caravan tyre pressure and tread depth.

8th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Aeolus gives Tuscany GreenACE demonstration

Aeolus recently invited its distributors to spend a weekend in Tuscany at a demonstration event presented in partnership with Italian importer Intergomma.

“We want to give our customers a hands-on opportunity to experience the performance promise of our car tyres and above all, to try them out for themselves,” explained Thomas Wohlgemuth, general manager Western Europe. “Our programme has attracted strong interest from our distributors. To date, they have had excellent experiences with our truck and EM products and now they want to find out exactly if these experiences can also be transferred to the Aeolus CAR tyre range.”

5th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Starco welcomes Croatian plant into EU

On 1 July, the EU family grew with the addition of more than four million Croatians. Starco has welcomed its colleagues in Croatia into the European Union and says that time has proven the wisdom its decision to invest in the country.

4th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Over three-quarters of European tyre population under-inflated: Bridgestone

Data from Bridgestone’s Safety Campaign 2012 has revealed that 78.3 per cent of tyres on the 28,700 cars inspected across Europe throughout the year were under-inflated to varying degrees. Additionally, 25.6 per cent of the tyre population was found to be worn below 1.6mm. The company completes a survey during its safety check workshops across Europe each year, and the latest data shows an increase in the number of tyres found to be under-inflated.

4th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Uniwheels receives Honda Access award

Uniwheels, a long time supplier of alloy wheels to Honda Access, has been given a “Honda Access Europe Award” for its excellent overall performance in 2012. This is the second consecutive Honda Access award that the Uniwheels Production (Poland) Sp z.o.o. operation has received.

4th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

LeBlanc appointed Hercules Canada sales VP

Hercules Tire Company of Canada has named Terry LeBlanc to the newly-created role of vice-president of Sales. LeBlanc begins in this position on 2 July and reports directly to Hercules Canada President, Rob Keller. He will take on responsibility for Hercules’ Canadian national sales team, P & L, customer relations, and have full responsibility for the strategic direction and management of the company’s sales strategy.

1st July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors