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Hub damaged CV wheels going unnoticed: MWS

Commercial vehicle wheels operating on non-standard spider and star shaped hubs are sustaining damage that could half their lifespan, according to research by Wythenshawe-based distributor, Motor Wheel Service. The company instigated research into the damage non-circumferential hubs can cause to wheels untested on anything other than circumferential products. John Ellis, managing director of MWS, said: “We do not know how many vehicles are operating on UK roads with spider and star shaped hubs. It is now up to VOSA and the main CV bodies, who I suspect are completely unaware of this problem, to ascertain the scale of the issue and exactly how it should be handled.” Ellis and MWS have long campaigned for the introduction of more stringent safety checks on CV wheels, citing the influx of take-off or second-hand wheels into the UK market; now the use of non-standard hubs has provided them with a second angle to present to the Department for Transport.

19th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

The longest serving member of the tyre business?

Ralph Sutton could be the longest serving member of the tyre business in the UK, perhaps even the world. Having just completed 54 years associated with the round black things we all know and love, he is still going strong and rapidly approaching six decades in the business. Sutton’s career started at the beginning of April 1958 and those 54 years certainly represent uncommon loyalty to tyres, but how many more can claim to have been serving the industry almost as long as Queen Elizabeth II has been sat on the throne? And has anyone been serving longer?

16th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

MWS explains development of Xbrite

While progress in its campaign for increased safety checks on take-off, or second hand commercial wheels entering the UK market was delayed by the UK government’s back-tracking on proposed MOT changes, Motor Wheel Service has continued to develop its forged aluminium xlite brand, on which it has a worldwide distribution deal, launching its “next generation Xbrite” single part, transparent finish. The protective coating was specially developed for MWS, offering what it calls “the highest levels of corrosion resistance and unrivalled shine for xlite forged aluminium wheels”. In other news, a change in truck racing’s technical regulations will allow forged aluminium wheels to be fitted to the outside of the rear axle from 2013 onwards, responding to the wishes of 10-time British Truck Racing Championship, Stuart Oliver, who said of xlite: "lighter wheels mean less unsprung weight on the axle, creating less wear and tear to surrounding parts and greater grip between the tyre and the circuit.”

12th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Apollo Tyres launches Apollo Super Zone outlet in Dubai

Apollo Tyres has launched the first of its self-branded Super Zone outlets outside India in Dubai. Designed to provide customers with a feel for the brand and its products, the Apollo Super Zone is located in Al Qiyada, near the Dubai Police General Headquarters and is operated by Middle East Tyres LLC, Apollo Tyres’ business partners. The Apollo Super Zone was inaugurated by chairman of Apollo Tyres, Onkar S Kanwar.

10th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop India talking big to hold off liquidator

Even the most optimistic Tyrepress.com reader may raise an eyebrow at Dunlop India’s claim of being near to reopening its Sahaganj factory within the coming week. This is, after all, the plant inspected by West Bengal’s labour minister Purnendu Bose last July – a visit that prompted him to comment that “for more than ten months, the boiler of the factory remains non-functional. Workers are sitting idle. The bricks of the plant quarters are being stolen away, the machineries are being smuggled out.” Nevertheless, on 3 April the company told the Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court of its reopening plans in order to stave off the court-appointed provisional liquidator.

4th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Brazil doubles iProbe order

Transense Technologies plc has confirmed that its sales division Translogik Limited has received a further order from Bridgestone Brazil for its next-generation iProbe commercial tyre inspection tool. The iProbe provides a robust, reliable and user-friendly wireless solution for cost effective monitoring of tyre pressure and tread depth, combined with integrated RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) sensor reading capabilities. This order is twice the size originally scheduled for second quarter delivery to Bridgestone. The announcement follows a 6 February 2012 statement explaining the news.

4th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

The new era of retreading: Quality, service and information

At present the Italian retreading market, following years of crisis, is experiencing a new birth. “From this and the coming years we expect that industry will recognise retreading in terms of its quality and its utility to the market,” comments Brenno Benaglia, vice-president of the Italian retreading association AIRP (Associazione Italiana Ricostruttori Pneumatici) and the European association Bipaver.

29th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop India “in touch with the solicitors”

Following the Calcutta High Court’s decision on 26 March to appoint a liquidator for Dunlop India Ltd, the company has reported in a statement to the Bombay Stock Exchange that it is “in touch with the solicitors and will take legal action as will be advised by the solicitors.” No further details were supplied.

28th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama to construct car tyre plant in India

Following a hiatus of several years, Yokohama Rubber has reactivated plans to erect a passenger car tyre factory in India. Announcing the go-ahead of construction on 28 March, the Japanese tyre maker said the new plant is scheduled to enter service in July 2014 and will have a first phase annual capacity of 700,000 tyres. Total investment in the factory in Haryana state, some 40 kilometres west of Delhi, will be approximately 4.4 billion yen (£33.2 million). Preparations for the plant began four years ago; in April 2008, Yokohama Rubber signed a contract with the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation to acquire a 25 acre site, however plant construction was postponed due to the recession.

28th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Al Saeedi opens tyre service facility at DIP

Al Saeedi Group, a leading UAE-based tyre company, opened new offices and tyre service facilities at Dubai Investments Park (DIP) on 25 March 25. Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, vice chairman of DP World and group CEO of Port & Free Zone World, inaugurated the multi-million facility that features most advanced equipment and technology to offer one-stop solutions to all tyre related services. H.E. Sanjay Verma, consul general of India, Dubai also attended.

27th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Liquidator takes control of Dunlop India assets

On 26 March the Calcutta High Court appointed a provisional liquidator to assume charge of the assets belonging to Dunlop India Ltd. This measure has stripped the company’s board of directors and chairman Pawan Kumar Ruia of the power to transfer further assets or property from the company. The court’s official liquidator will serve as provisional liquidator, and in addition to conducting an inventory of existing assets he will attempt to recover any prior Dunlop India asset transfers deemed to be fraudulent in nature; according to Justice Sanjib Banerjee, the liquidator will take steps to reclaim properties sold by Dunlop in 2006-07.

27th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti launches new truck TPMS in the US

Continental Tire the Americas launched ContiPressureCheck, a new tyre pressure monitoring system specifically designed for commercial trucks in the US at the end of March. Unveiled at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, ContiPressureCheck constantly monitors the pressure and temperature of each tyre on the vehicle and provides real-time, on-demand tyre status information and to warn the driver of problems before they become a critical concern, according to the tyremaker.

26th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Sonil Ventilfabrik's role in the TPMS supply chain

As is the case in any manufacturing business, production of the finished item usually represents the last link in a complex supply chain. Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are no different. So with a view to understanding a little more of the TPMS landscape, Tyres & Accessories contacted growing Indian valve and TPMS part supplier Sonil Ventilfabrik. The company's link to the segment is in the development and manufacture of what it calls "aiding accessories" to external TPMS sensors. The latest particular aiding accessory, also known as the T valve, has a dual purpose. It offers an additional port to mount TPMS sensors and is simultaneously used to fill tyres with air without removing the external sensor.

23rd March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

EL PE Engineers in exclusive Transense deal in India

Transense Technologies plc has announced that its trading division, IntelliSAW has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with EL PE Engineers, headquartered in Vadodara, India. EL PE currently provides advanced systems technology and engineering support for the electric power industry.

As part of this agreement EL PE will provide exclusive distribution for IntelliSAW’s innovative wireless/passive temperature monitoring system in the Indian market. In return for exclusive terms EL PE has agreed to a minimum revenue target over the next two years of US$375,000.

23rd March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Schaeffler reports record sales and earnings in 2011

Schaeffler Group has reported record 2011 sales of 10.7 billion euros and a 12 per cent increase in pre-tax profits to 1.7 billion euros. It is the first time in the company’s history that sales topped the 10 billion euro mark. Schaeffler Group directly owns a 49.9 per cent stake in Continental AG.

Commenting at the press conference where the news was announced, Schaeffler AG CEO Dr Juergen Geissinger said: “Following our success in 2010, we were able to further improve our earnings across the board in 2011. That demonstrates the dedicated commitment of our employees around the world. Our wide range of components and systems for the automotive and the industrial sectors puts us in a very good strategic position as a globally oriented company.”

22nd March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors