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Nizhnekamskshina acknowledged for environmental measures

The 2nd Congress of Russian Ecologists, which took place in Moscow recently, hosted the presentation of the “Leader of Environmental Activity in Russia – 2012” awards. This was the 8th time the awards had been held and amongst the companies honoured this year was tyre maker Nizhnekamskshina. The company reports the award was given for its introduction and implementation of a systemised pollution control measures and the practical implementation of an effective programme improve the environment both at the Nizhnekamskshina plant and throughout the wider Nizhnekamsk industrial region.

19th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Charges dropped against ex-Bridgestone scientist

All charges against a former research scientist at the Bridgestone Americas technical centre in Akron have been dropped, reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Xiaorong Wang, 50, of Hudson, Ohio, is "very relieved," his lawyer, Paul Adamson, told the newspaper.

22nd October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Airworthiness directive issued for Goodyear aviation tyre

The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued an airworthiness directive concerning certain Goodyear aviation tyres manufactured in Brazil. The directive takes effect 13 September 2012 and relates to Brazilian-produced size H29x9.0-15 new tyres as fitted to vehicles including (but not limited to) Bombardier Model CL-600-2B19 aircraft. Retreaded tyres are not covered by the directive.

6th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Not guilty plea in Bridgestone trade secrets theft case

Xiaorong Wang, the man accused of stealing confidential information from Bridgestone, has been charged by a US District Court with eight counts of theft of trade secrets and seven counts of making false statements to federal agents. Cleveland-based WOIO-TV reports that the indictment returned by federal grand jury alleges that Wang stole information on projects, formulas and other confidential matters from Bridgestone's Akron, Ohio, technical centre in April 2010. The false statements Wang allegedly told FBI investigators focus on Wang's intention to accept employment at Suzhou University in China to establish a rheology polymer centre, WOIO-TV added.

21st August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal wins 2012 Taiwan Excellence Award

Federal Tires says it is honoured to have been given a 2012 Taiwan Excellence Award at a presentation held by the country’s Ministry of Economic Affairs last month. The tyre maker says the accolade recognises its “success in building a strong reputation as a reliable tyre supplier of high quality products.”

10th August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Pension legislation equals significant savings for Goodyear

Goodyear Tire & Rubber has expressed its approval of the legislation approved by the United States Congress and signed by Barack Obama on 6 July, not least because it should save the company some US$375 million over the next five years. The savings are related to pensions – a sensitive topic for many Goodyear employees following the significant changes made to the tyre maker’s pension plan in recent years, yet the company states the legislation will offset historically low interest rates and enable companies to invest in business growth and creating jobs.

9th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Fuel economy most important car consideration to Americans

With fuel prices at near-record levels, US consumers are driving less and contemplating a move to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, according to recent survey by Consumer Reports. Tire Review reports that the survey found that 37 per cent said their leading consideration when shopping for their next car will be fuel economy. A distant second was quality (17 per cent) followed by safety (16 per cent), value (14 per cent) and performance (6 per cent).

25th May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

New Himalaya range expands Federal’s winter portfolio

When Federal Tyre returns to the Reifen show in Germany this June, the Taiwanese manufacturer will showcase its Himalaya ICEO winter tyre, which is aimed at consumers in Northern Europe, Russia/CIS and Japan. Sizes initially on offer range from 155/70R13 through to 245/45R18, and Federal says the range will continue to be expanded throughout the rest of the year.

18th May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bigger, better patronised, more international – Reifen 2012 host releases latest stats

The organiser of Reifen 2012 has confirmed that this year will indeed be a record breaker: Messe Essen confirms that in excess of 630 exhibitors will be present when the doors are unlocked on 5 June, the inaugural day of the week-long tyre show. On this red-letter day, visitors will be able to peruse stands located on more than 64,000 square metres of exhibition space – an area that is 19 per cent larger than the floorspace of the Reifen 2010 show.

2nd May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal motorsport tyres accredited by CAMS

Federal's FZ-201 and FZ-202 semi slick R Spec tyres have been approved for production car racing in Australia by The Confederation of Australian Motorsport (CAMS). Federal Tires Motorsport project manager, Taz Yeh said that to have the Federal brand approved for fitment at national level is “an honour” for a company only recently involved in motorsport. The company believes CAMS approval – linked to the FIA – is key to the brand taking the FZ-201 and FZ-202 to other territories as the brand expands internationally its motorsport involvement.

18th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Update – Cooper Findlay labour agreement ratified

Almost three months to the day after the announcement of a lockout at Cooper Tire & Rubber’s Findlay factory in the US state of Ohio, agreement on a new labour agreement has been reached by the tyre maker and the United Steelworkers union. On 27 February Cooper announced that USW Local 207L has ratified a five-year agreement that covers some 1,050 union members at the Findlay plant. Union members voted 627 to 321 in favour of the agreement.

28th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Grouptyre’s 4×4 ‘margin and massive stock’

If you want a company that offers both margins and “massive stocks,” Grouptyre believes its Evergreen, Federal and Goodride lines are the way to. According to the company, Grouptyre offers all the premium brand 4×4 products the market knows of as well as what it calls its “margin generating exclusive brands”. The company rounds off its description of its proposition by pointing to what it calls its “unrivalled” delivery service: “You can be sure of obtaining the right 4×4 tyres, just when you need them, with all the support you need from a market leading organisation.”

22nd February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Deals reached between Cooper, unions

No need for undue excitement. An agreement has been ratified between Cooper Tire & Rubber and workers based in Findlay, Ohio – but they aren’t the locked-out workers embroiled in the fracas oft reported by Tyrepress.com over the past couple of months. The three-year contract with the US tyre maker involves truck drivers represented by the Teamsters union. Final approval of the new contract was given on 18 February.

21st February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal to supply US Legend Cars series

Federal has announced that it will continue its motorsport activities through the supply of the 2012 RACEceiver US Legend Cars series, which runs from 19 February until 6 October. It has previously used its 595 ultra high performance tyre in the series in the 2010 and 2011 seasons. “Federal Tire has a lengthy and rich heritage in the leading motorsport categories across the world; we are proud and excited to enter the new chapter of such a promising partnership with US Legend Cars to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the fun and affordable racing series in which anyone can compete,” commented Taz Yeh, project manager of Federal Motorsports.

14th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Rolling resistance not important for US tyre buyers, says TIA

During a workshop organised by US body the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration on 3 February, the Tire Industry Association voiced its significant reservations towards the establishment of a tyre label in the US – because statistics show a key quality to be measured is unimportant for consumers.

8th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors