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Is the tyre industry prepared for EC1222/2009?

With little over a month until the EU tyre labelling legislation becomes mandatory, independent DriveRight report an influx of enquiries from all over Europe for labelling information via their EC1222.com website. When the EC1222/2009 legislation was announced, DriveRight foresaw a need for an independent supplier of label information. The company, with its 12 years of experience in the tyre industry, obtained the data of 91 major manufacturers and launched EC1222.com as an independent entity.

24th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

European car registrations down in August

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After declining by 7.8 per cent in July, new passenger car registrations in Europe were down by 8.9 per cent in August. Eight months into the year, the downturn reached 7.1 per cent as the EU registered 8,268,642 new cars.

20th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

P Zero tops Evo tyre test

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The Pirelli P Zero has taken top honours in Evo magazine’s annual tyre test. The Pirelli tyre and its rivals from Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho, Michelin, Nexen and Vredestein were put through their paces on a circuit in the south of France, where wet handling, dry handling, braking and aquaplaning were assessed, followed by a drive on a mixed road route designed to replicate real world conditions.

18th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Sailun Ice Blazer winter tyre available in Europe

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Sailun says its winter tyres has been established in the North American and Canadian market for several years, and the company is now seeking to increase its seasonal prominence in Europe with its Ice Blazer range. Sailun is accessing the continental markets through appointed distributors covering traditionally strong winter tyre markets in Scandinavia and the Baltic region, as well as in Germany, where recent legislation has increased the profile of winter products, and Austria. Now, Sailun says it is seeking to add distribution of the product to the more temperate climates of France, Benelux and the UK, where it says distributors are “considering stocking the Ice Blazer patterns”.

14th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Sailun’s ‘growing’ truck range

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Established in 2002 and with the backing of the highly-regarded Mesnac Company Limited, Sailun reports that it is gaining a “fast-growing reputation” for its radial truck tyre range. According to the company, its development has been fuelled by quality standards enhanced by the research, design and technical testing facilities occupied by over 300 technical Sailun engineers and staff in the National Economic and Technological Development Zone in Qingdao.

4th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Government "should follow French example" on fuel prices – PRA

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The RMI Petrol Retailers' Association (PRA), which represents independent forecourts across the UK, urges the UK Government to follow France in cutting fuel prices.

The French government and the major oil companies have agreed to cut fuel prices by up to 6 euro cents per litre for three months to help drivers hit by a recent increase in prices, said Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici.

4th September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Trelleborg demonstrates benefits of optimising tyre pressure

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Trelleborg Wheel Systems says its naming as official partner for the Massey Ferguson “Vision of the Future” event strengthened its strategic partnership with its agricultural OEM customer. The event, held at the company’s tractor manufacturing headquarters in Beauvais, France between 22 August and 1 September, was attended by more than five thousand agricultural professionals from across Europe. The Swedish tyre maker showcased its latest innovations in the field of sustainable farming during the event, along with its latest tyre and complete wheel solutions.

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3rd September 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Ex-Sibur CEO Gurinov appointed president of Stroytransgaz

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Former Sibur-Russian Tyres CEO Vadim Gurinov has been appointed president of Russian engineering construction company Stroytransgaz, replacing Sergey Makarov following the latter’s resignation. Gurinov, who was elected to the post on 22 August, is a member of Stroytransgaz’s Board of Directors and continues to hold the post of chairman of tyre maker JSC Cordiant’s Board of Directors.

29th August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Rise in drink/drive fatalities

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The number of fatal accidents involving drink drivers last year rose by 18 per cent, from 220 in 2010 to 260 in 2011, according to figures published by the Department for Transport. In the same period, the number of people killed in drink drive accidents increased by 12 per cent, from 250 to 280. This means that 15 per cent of all fatalities in road accidents involved drink driving.

21st August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

SD International offering more truck tyres

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Up till now, SD International has primarily concentrated on providing a PCR and UHP-based product portfolio, but now the company is looking to further enhance its position in the global industry as a growing provider of truck brands. A Shanghai-based Contract tyre manufacturer, SD International specialises in offering Zeta and Pace branded products in the truck tyre market.

16th August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin shows low pressure can save farmers 20% on fuel

News

A team from Michelin’s research and development facility in Ladoux, France, has completed a UK trial to demonstrate how fitting tractors with tyres which can operate at very low pressures can save over 20 per cent in fuel costs. The team used a pair of Fendt tractors at Merrist Wood College in Guildford, Surrey before an audience of leading farmers, agronomists and tyre dealers.

8th August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Strong UK sales boost EU bus and coach registrations

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June was a good month for new bus and coach (>3.5 tonnes) registrations, which increased by 16.5 per cent, boosted by the good performance recorded in the UK (+97.9 per cent), Germany (+39.0 per cent) and France (+24.5 per cent). The Spanish (-15.4 per cent) and Italian (-21.5 per cent) markets declined.

31st July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Truck market – UK bucks downward trend

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Across the EU, demand for new trucks (3.5 tonnes to 16 tonnes, excluding buses and coaches) was down 4.1 per cent in June, with 25,459 new registrations in the EU. However the UK bucked this general trend.

30th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

EU CV sales fall for fifth month running

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In June, new commercial vehicle registrations dropped for the fifth consecutive month, falling by 5.8 per cent compared to June last year, as a total of 157,232 units were recorded in the EU. Italy (-29.8 per cent) and Spain (-28.7 per cent) faced a double-digit downturn, while France (-0.8 per cent) and the UK (+0.2 per cent) remained relatively stable. Germany was the only major market to post growth (+8.8 per cent).

27th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Magna Tyres in use at Scottish Coal

News

Following the announcment that Dutch tyre firm Magna Tyres became an official preferred supplier to Terex Cranes in March, the company has continued growing both around the world and closer to home. All cranes produced by Terex at its Zweibücken, Germany and Montceau les Mines, France production lines are now equipped with Magna Tyres as standard.

26th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

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