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The New Sava Perfecta

Sava is introducing a new range of summer tyres for cars and Multi Purpose Vehicles (MPVs). The Sava Perfecta range will be available in new popular sizes and is said to offer longevity, reliability and a competitive price tag. The main benefit of Sava Perfecta is greater mileage. Other benefits are shorter wet stopping distances, reduced risk of aquaplaning, better driver control and less noise.

Koos Nooi, Sava brand director Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “The Sava Perfecta fulfils the requirements of possibly the largest consumer segment of the European tyre market because it is designed to meet the needs of the rational and safety conscious driver who drives a compact car or MPV. We have tested this tyre against competition, which it has outperformed. Sava Perfecta has met all parameters we set for it.”

7th February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

New Earthmover Products from Goodyear

In the last few years Goodyear has launched a range of new products in the earthmover market such as the RT3B for wheel loaders; the TL3A+ for wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks; and the RT-5C – the 250 level traction wheel loader tyre that has also proven highly successful in grader applications in size 25.5R25. Other products include the RT4A for rigid dump trucks.

26th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop and Continental Opt for Christian Salvesen

Logistics specialist Christian Salvesen has agreed warehousing and distribution deals with two of the UK’s leading tyre companies.

Firstly, Goodyear Dunlop Tyres UK has announced that it is to extend its logistics partnership with the company. This will mean that Christian Salvesen will take over the operation of the National Distribution Centre (NDC) at TyreFort in Erdington, Birmingham, in addition to its current responsibilities for the transportation and distribution of tyres, which began in 2002.

20th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

All Change At Goodyear Dunlop’s Marketing Department

Sweeping personnel changes have taken place within Goodyear Dunlop UK’s marketing department which, according to the company, “reflect the progress made to date in developing [our] brand strategies and the future needs of the organisation.”

Lisa Faulkner, previously Goodyear brand manager has been appointed manager motorcycle SBU and Geraldine McGovern, previously Dunlop brand manager, has been appointed E-Business manager. Ron Pike, marketing communications manager, will be responsible for advertising, promotions and sponsorships. All of the new appointments will report to Neil Burrows, marketing director.

18th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Teams Up With Evoactive

As part of Dunlop’s commitment to a major investment in UK motorsport it has continued to develop its successful partnership with EvoActive, one of the UK’s highest profile trackday operators, into 2006.

6th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Hi-Q to Receive ‘Significant Investment’

Goodyear Dunlop is planning a “significant investment programme” for its Hi-Q chain, managing director Dick Johnson has revealed. “The Hi-Q network is an asset and the majority of stores will remain under Goodyear Dunlop ownership. We are going to invest in people, training, marketing and systems and develop a new franchise programme that will complement our company owned stores to create a strong nationwide network,” he explained.

30th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Goodyear Chief for Tyre Wholesalers Group

Dick Johnson, chief executive of Goodyear Dunlop, has been confirmed as the guest speaker at the NTDA’s Tyre Wholesalers annual lunch in November.

The annual meeting will again be held at the Raven Hotel in Droitwich on 23rd November. It will be attended by over 100 members of the Wholesalers Group, tyre manufacturers, retail chain management and the officers of the NTDA.

2nd September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Successful Start For Goodyear TyreOnlineService

Goodyear Dunlop has reported that a recent direct marketing campaign is succeeded in increasing tyre purchases through the company’s TyreOnlineService system.

TyreOnlineService was launched as a pilot scheme in the UK in May 2004, but became available of wider scale this year. The service provides customers with an online solution to purchasing their Goodyear, Dunlop, Fulda and Sava tyres. Since the launch its popularity has risen with many customers now reliant on the system to place their orders on a day-to-day basis, says Goodyear Dunlop.

26th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Hi-Q Appoints Chris Kisby as Director Retail Operations UK

Chris Kisby joins Hi-Q, the Goodyear Dunlop retail network, from his position as key account director within the company’s consumer business unit, where he has worked for three years. During this time, Mr Kisby focused on key accounts such as Kwik Fit Europe, ATS and Hi-Q Retail.

12th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Reorganises Off-The-Road

Goodyear Dunlop has reorganised its Off-The-Road department, promoting Mark Turner into the role of key accounts manager for OTR SBU.

Currently farm tyre sales and training specialist, Mr Turner will now focus on key accounts, and the development of farm, industrial, ATV and Terra tyres with dealer customers throughout the UK. In his new role Turner will continue to run the show calendar for Goodyear Dunlop and will maintain his training responsibilities.

31st May 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Dr. Schieben Leaves Goodyear Germany

Dr. Rainer Schieben (42), managing director of Goodyear GmbH & Co. KG, the German distribution leg of the tyre manufacturer, has left the company “by his own decision,” writes Goodyear Germany in a press release.

During the 10 years Dr. Schieben worked for the Goodyear-Dunlop group, he has held several executive positions. He took up the position of managing director as of June 2001. Gerd Grünenwald, chairman of the managing board of Goodyear Dunlop Tires Germany GmbH, and Dr. Schieben’s superior, praised the former managing director as somebody who has delivered “a positive contribution” to the success of the organisation.

A successor will be proclaimed soon, according to Goodyear’s press release.

13th April 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Extends Debt Maturities

(Akron/Tire Review) The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co announced that it has closed $3.65 billion in new credit facilities, including a $1.5 billion asset-based revolving credit facility due in 2010.

Other credit facilities include a $1.2 billion second-lien term loan due in 2010 and a $300 million third-lien secured term loan facility due in 2011.

12th April 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Appoints European Legal Chief

Goodyear Dunlop has appointed Dominque Golsong as its European legal chief, reports Lawyer News.

Mr Golsong, the former associate general counsel of Dow Corning Corporation, the silicones and silicones-based products, technologies and services company, joined the manufacturer last month in his new position.

Replacing Philip Regnault, who retired after three years with Goodyear Dunlop he will be responsible for the company’s EU strategic business unit as well as the Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa strategic business unit.

Prior to Dow Corning, Mr Golsong was a corporate lawyer in Linklaters’ Brussels office, after which he joined New York-based firm Sullivan & Cromwell.

11th April 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop Adds To Commercial Sales Team

Goodyear Dunlop Tyres UK has appointed Jason Tyers as regional sales manager for the North, as part of the overall restructuring of its commercial department. The appointment follows the recent introduction of Clive Powell as director of Goodyear Dunlop’s Commercial Department.

24th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Retread Facility Gets Green Light

Goodyear Dunlop has been given planning permission for a new retread facility. The announcement signals the move of the truck tyre retread facility from its existing location to a newly refurbished building at the south end of the company’s Bushbury, Wolverhampton, plant.

17th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors