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Aviation authority reports cold weather hazard for Goodyear inner tubes

Several reports of inner tube failure during cold weather operations have prompted the Federal Aviation Administration in the US to issue a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin warning of possible failures involving butyl rubber inner tubes manufactured by Goodyear Aviation Tires. The bulletin has been issued as a recommendation and the FAA states that at present the inner tube failure in question does not constitute a safety issue that would warrant airworthiness directive action.

10th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal unveils new social media presence

International News, News

Federal has become the latest tyre maker to embrace social networking and has announced the launch of its Facebook and Twitter accounts. The Taiwanese manufacturer states it launched the sites after listening to what its customers want and it will use both popular platforms to share its latest news, press releases and photos. Federal’s Facebook and Twitter sites are complemented by the Federal YouTube channel, which features a wealth of motorsport-related content.

3rd August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

New HR director for Falken Tire

Falken Tire Corporation, the US based subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, has appointed Vivien Winneke its director of human resources. Commenting on Ms Winneke’s new role, company president and CEO Richard Smallwood said: “As Falken continues its rapid ascent in sales, it becomes increasingly important to find and recruit talented individuals who can support that growth. This rapid expansion of personnel, along with increasingly complex labour laws, make human resources one of the company’s cornerstones that advocates our cultural belief of plan ahead to maximise opportunities and manage risks.”

18th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal targets UK market with first run-flat exports

Federal Tyres reports the imminent UK market introduction of its run-flat range. Group Tyre is expected to take delivery of the Taiwanese manufacturer’s FRF (Federal-Run-Flat) products in May; the independent wholesaler is the first international customer to receive stocks of the 595 Evo run-flat.

3rd May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Neta Tyre to offer Federal brand SUV tyre in Australia

Taiwan’s Federal Tyre has announced that its latest Couragia F/X asymmetrical tyre for high performance LSUV vehicles will officially be offered at Neta Tyre Service & Sales at the beginning of May 2011. Neta has been a family-owned and operated business in Queensland for over 40 years. Henry Lin, director of Federal’s Global Sales Division said, “We are proud to have the Couragia F/X sold in Neta stores… Federal strives to develop new tyres within the top-end of the touring category by continuing to drive quality and product improvements through the manufacturing and administrative processes.”

27th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear breaks ground on GHQ project

Goodyear has announced that it officially broke ground on its new global headquarters complex in Akron, Ohio today. Goodyear chairman, CEO and president Richard J. Kramer, Ohio governor John Kasich, Akron mayor Don Plusquellic, and Summit County executive Russ Pry made brief remarks, then were joined by a number of federal, state and local officials – all of whom helped negotiate the deal – to shovel the first earth. The project was announced several years ago, but the credit crisis and its effect on the manufacturer forced delays. The new facility is located next to the company’s Innovation Center; Goodyear will lease the office space until 2038 as part of the agreement and have potential options until 2093. The project is scheduled to be completed in early 2013.

18th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal-Mogul introduces coated brake disc range designed for alloy wheels

Michigan’s Federal-Mogul, a global supplier of powertrain, chassis and safety technologies, has introduced a new range of brake discs designed specifically for use on vehicles with alloy wheels. The Ferodo brakes product range now includes the new Ferodo Coat Plus premium coated brake discs and is available immediately through distributors. “The benefits of Ferodo Coat Plus discs extend beyond an attractive appearance; each disc is engineered to provide superior braking performance, without noise or vibration,” said Mario Garelli, Federal-Mogul braking products manager, EMEA.

7th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal the official sponsor of Australian tuning show

Summernats 2011 in Canberra, Australia has become Federal Tyres’ first name-sponsored automotive show, alongside distributor National Tyre Wholesalers. The precision driving event at Canberra Showgrounds is a motorkhana style grass event where courses are set up with varying degrees of difficulty. It tests different aspects of both the car and driver to see who can better accelerate, turn, brake and manoeuvre their way through the course in the quickest way possible.

4th March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal shows expanded motorsports line

Taiwan’s Federal Tires is calling 2011 its “year of motorsports” as it continues to develop its product portfolio, which includes the FZ-101, FZ-201, FZ-202 on track and the Federally G-10 and G-11 rallying tyres. The FZ-201 is used in four motorsports series – the Nippon Challenge in UK; the Rally Tarmac Championship; Malaysian Super Series Championship; and the Sepang 1000km (S1K) Endurance and Touring Car categories.

25th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal Tires’ prices to go up from 1 March

Federal Tires has announced that it is raising prices the prices of its passenger car and light truck tyres by up to 12 per cent with “in-line adjustments for all onward orders and remaining back orders.” According to a statement issued 14 February, the price increases take effect on 1 March 2011. The company said all customers will be included in the increase and the percentage increase will vary by product line and continents “contingent upon the overall market conditions.”

14th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Firefighter Pleads Guilty to US Tyre Fire

A volunteer firefighter’s scheme to earn some extra pocket money has ended with a guilty plea in a US federal court. At a court hearing in Greenville, North Carolina on January 12, firefighter Daniel Scott and associate Michael Clamp pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting arson.

13th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Malaysian Distributor Visits Federal Tyres

International News

More than 30 guests of A-One Tyres, Federal Tyre's sole distributor in Malaysia, recently attended a training weekend in Chungli, Taiwan.

4th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Ex-Bridgestone Emkes Takes on Tennessee Financial Role

Mark Emkes, who in February retired as president and CEO of Bridgestone Americas, has taken on a role with the Tennessee state government. Tennessee Governor-elect Bill Haslam has appointed Emkes to the role of commissioner of finance and administration. In this position Emkes will play a key role in shaping a US$1 billion reduction in state spending when federal stimulus money runs out next year.

13th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal Adds to Couragia SUV Tyre Line

In the US, Federal has added the Couragia F/X to its Couragia SUV tyre line. The new tyre is designed to deliver steering precision, powerful controllability, long mileage and a comfortable ride, the tyremaker said. The asymmetrical Couragia F/X features a wide and stability-improved footprint; a scuff rib that strengthens the sidewall and protects the rim; and an aggressive tread pattern with stiff, interconnected blocks, Federal said.

9th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Dealers Visit Taiwan with Federal Incentive Programme

Federal Tyres is rewarding its top-performing dealers with a tour package to Taiwan throughout the second quarter of this year. The tours give winners time to experience local customs and see the country’s best-loved tourist spots. The fully escorted tour features southern Taiwan’s fabulous ocean and mountain views and the picturesque landscapes of Kenting National Park and Kaohsiung City.

2nd November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors