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Falken Tyres Sincera SN831A OE on Škoda Citigo

The Škoda Citigo will roll off the production line fitted with Falken Tyres’ Sincera SN831A Ecorun. The Japanese tyre manufacturer has been increasing its OEM business this year, including deals to supply the tyre to the Seat Mii and the Volkswagen Up!, as well as having its Eurowinter HS449 winter tyre approved for Polo fitment, making this the fourth VW Group vehicle to run on Falken tyres as standard since June 2012. Falken supplies a 165/70R14 81T tyre to the Czech manufacturer.

19th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Partnership gives Lehigh greater access to Latam markets

A new distribution partnership between Lehigh Technologies and specialty chemicals and logistic solutions provider Andes Chemical Corporation will expand Lehigh’s geographic reach into Latin America and give the US-based company increased opportunities to meet growing demand for its micronised rubber powder (MRP).

13th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Petlas doubles radial agricultural tyre capacity

Petlas Tire Corporation, which is known for producing the Petlas and Starmaxx brands, has announced that it has made substantial investments into expanding the agricultural radial tyre production capacity of its manufacturing plant. According to the company, the move reflects growing demand for Petlas and Starmaxx tyres from the European and North American agricultural markets. As a result of the expansion Petlas reports that it reached a annual capacity of 300,000 radial agricultural tyres – double previous levels – as of December 2012.

11th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Greenville hoping to attract Michelin investment

Is Michelin planning to expand its Greenville, South Carolina site in the US? The greenvilleonline.com news site says local officials may offer the tyre maker incentives to do so. On 3 December it reported the existence of tax documents that show Michelin North America is seeking a property tax break from Greenville County Council in exchange for a possible expansion in the local area. But any growth plans depend upon any effect the upcoming reduction in the US budget deficit – the fiscal cliff, as it’s known in the US – may have on the economy.

5th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone to raise consumer tyre capacity in Hungary

A sharp decline in demand for tyres within the European Union is Bridgestone’s stated reason for cutbacks in Spain and France; travel to Hungary, however, and the picture looks entirely different. The tyre maker states it will treble production capacity of passenger car tyres at its Tatabánya plant in the coming years. One hundred per cent Bridgestone Europe-owned local subsidiary, Bridgestone Tatabánya Termelö Kft, will invest approximately 267 million euros to increase daily capacity from 6,000 tyres (as of June 2012) to 18,000 tyres. The expansion project is expected to be completed during the first half of 2017.

23rd November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Eurotire expands leadership in Mexico

OTR tyre firm Eurotire has appointed Courtland Acosta as its business development manager in Mexico and Central America. The move reflects the company's commitment to expansion throughout Mexico and Central America, answering the region’s growing interest in Eurotire’s offerings. In his new role, Acosta will assist regional manager, Tom Sawyer, to further develop the business there and to support the future opening of a new sales office.

21st November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

UHP sales fuel Hankook 3Q profits rise

Hankook Tyre, reported in NZ News, says that its operating profit jumped 21.7 per cent in the third quarter from a year earlier, fueled by brisk overseas sales of its ultra-high performance (UHP) tyres. Operating profit reached 219.6 billion won (US$ 201 million) in the three months ending Sept. 30, up 21.7 per cent from the same period last year.

1st November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook expands European Technical Centre

Hankook is expanding its Europe Technical Centre (ETC) and will officially inaugurate its new facilities in Hannover this Friday. Hankook’s European R&D focuses on the development of tyres for the European markets as well as original equipment. According to the company, the expansion reflects the growing importance of Hankook’s OE supplies in Europe.

19th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

2012 plan outlines Bridgestone’s aim to be ‘undisputed no.1’

Bridgestone Corporation’s 2012 Mid-Term Management Plan (MTP2012) leaves little scope for misinterpreting the company’s aim. In its latest plan, announced 18 October, the Japanese firm states that its ultimate goal is to become the “undisputed world number one tyre and rubber company in both name and reality.” The plan covers the five years from the start of 2013 to the end of 2017, and Bridgestone says MTP2012 reflects “changes in the operating environment” since the formulation of MTP2011.”

18th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Styron adds SSBR production line in Germany

Styron has added an SSBR (Solution Styrene Butadiene Rubber) rubber production line aimed at supplying tyre manufacturers to its factory in Schkopau, Germany. According to the company, Dr. Reiner Haseloff, minister-president of Saxony-Anhalt Germany and other dignitaries celebrate the opening. The new production line introduces an additional capacity of 50,000 metric tons at the production facility in Schkopau, Germany.

15th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Belshina upgrading giant tyre factory

According to BelTA, the Belarusian Telegraph Agency, local tyre maker OAO Belshina intends increase capacity at its giant tyre facility and add 57 and 63-inch radials to its production portfolio. Company representatives told BelTA that the project will increase the product range and output of low soil compaction wide-section radials for powerful, self-propelled agricultural machinery. The expansion will reportedly increase agricultural tyre output by 84,000 units per annum while increasing productivity.

12th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Motex Automotive Distribution joins The Parts Alliance

The Parts Alliance has announced that Motex Automotive Distribution Ltd has joined, becoming the latest member to join the Group. Formed in 1971, Motex Automotive Distribution has a turnover of £8m, employing more than 100 staff and distributes quality products from strategically located sites throughout Essex and East London.

4th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

GiTi Tire appoints Product and Pricing analyst, Marketing assistant

GiTi Tire has appointed Andrew Brady to the position of Product and Pricing analyst and Ashleigh Warren as European Marketing assistant. The newly filled positions will strengthen the company’s head office team, with both recruits assuming responsibilities across the relevant product portfolios in the company’s four main brands; GT Radial, Primewell, Runway and Dextero. Brady brings more than a decade’s worth of tyre industry experience with him, while Warren is new to the sector, having previously worked for a business software firm.

4th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Westlake signs Spanish distribution agreement

The Westlake tyre brand will be distributed in Spain by Don Tyre SL following the completion of an agreement with Eskay Tyres. The company, part of the Al Dobowi Group, distributes the Westlake brand in several key European markets and says the latest move is intended to expand the brand in Spain through several strategic alliances with key players in the sector. Unlike the deal in the UK, under which Axle Group Holdings company Viking Wholesale Tyres distributes the brand exclusively, Eskay has chosen a strategy involving several distribution partners for Westlake in Spain.

4th October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Allparts details investment, growth plans

Buckinghamshire-based aftermarket supplier, Allparts Automotive Ltd will accelerate its branch network expansion following what it says is a significant investment from HgCapital. The company said its founder, Steve Fulford will continue to support the Allparts management team and retain his position as chairman of The Parts Alliance. As a founder of The Parts Alliance, Allparts stated that it would remain a committed and active member. Managing director, Mark Darvill, will continue to lead the Allparts board of directors and management team. Independent investment firm, HgCapital has assets under management of over £3.8 billion, and a strong interest in the automotive aftermarket. Allparts’ Parts Alliance colleague CES (UK) Ltd is also part of its investment portfolio, and the new investment will lead to greater collaboration between the companies, though both parties made clear that they intend to remain separate entities.

3rd October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors