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AV Birla Aiming for Carbon Black Top Three

A 225,000 to 240,000 tonne per annum global capacity expansion being implemented by India’s AV Birla Group may see it take over from Colombian Chemicals as the world’s third largest producer of carbon black. “Over the next six months, we will become world’s third largest producer of carbon black from fourth,” confirmed Rakesh Jain, managing director of AV Birla company Aditya Birla Nuvo. “Thanks to our position serving Asian markets, we have been less impacted by the demand slowdown in end-user industries in the West. In fact, our capacities are completely sold out.”

26th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop to Produce Tyres Again at Sahaganj, India

Indian news sources are reporting that Dunlop India is to resume production at its plant in Sahaganj from 2 December. A company press release stated that workers have been informed via a notice hung at the factory’s entrance. Its reopening had been delayed at first by the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company following its first suspension on 30 November, 2008. Electricity supply to the factory was delayed by deliberations over credit terms. Power was restored on 9 November following the acquisition of a bank guarantee. The plant’s medium-term closure was precipitated by the refusal of a number of workers to accept a temporary shutdown.

25th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bib’s Global War Against Fuel Costs Gets Underway

Petrol pumps are evil, so thank goodness then that we have a white, rotund hero prepared to do battle against this malevolent force. This dramatic scene, part of Michelin’s new global advertising campaign, is now appearing on a larger than life scale on the sides of buildings in New York and Los Angeles. The giant posters portray, in Michelin’s words, the “Michelin Man fighting an evil gas pump and coming to the aid of motorists in trouble.” In doing so, the Michelin Man – Bibendum to his friends – demonstrates that ‘the right tyre can change everything’.

24th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Siremull Hirachand’s Tyrestore Introduces Italian Tyre Fitting Equipment

For what it believes is the first time in India, Siremull Hirachand's Tyrestore of Greams Road, Chennai has announced the introduction of Italian robotics within their tyre fitting equipment. The Fox Robofit, Tyrestore continues, is recommended by Michelin and Bridgestone worldwide for the fitment of the new generation Tubeless, Runflat, Low/Ultra Low Profile, Hi Performance tyres and is customised to Tyrestore’s requirements, designed to suit Indian operating conditions. The retailer believes that the equipment makes the company “future ready”, since it can be used to fit tyres measuring up to 26” wheels/tyres. Exemplifying the company’s readiness for the future, says Tyrestore, is the fact that the current standard fitment limit for most BMW cars in India is only 20”, while Rolls Royce is 21”.

23rd November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

MIRA Opens Brussels Office

On November 19, vehicle engineering specialist MIRA announced the opening of a new office in Brussels. This location, says MIRA, will support the growth of its research and development projects within the EU and be better placed to react to Europe’s evolving political landscape and deliver appropriate technology advice to policy makers.

23rd November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Guangong Greatoo Molds Increases its European Presence

In recent times Guangdong Greatoo Molds Inc, the only tyre mould maker listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchance, has increased its reach far beyond its native China. After expanding in India, where Greatoo has gained supply agreements with virtually all the leading tyre makers (including Apollo, Birla, CEAT, JK Tyre, MRF and BKT), this fast growing company is now aiming to become a truly global player after gaining some key contracts in Europe.

Speaking to senior technical consultant RNK Krishnan at November’s Reifen China show in Shanghai, Tyres & Accessories learnt that increased outsourcing amongst the world’s top ten tyremakers has led the company to build “good ties” with the majority of European tyre makers including Michelin, Continental, Pirelli and Marangoni.

18th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

India Bridgestone’s “Top” Asia-Pacific Priority

According to Bridgestone’s Asia Pacific general manager for Consumer Marketing, Yoshihiro Tanabe, the Indian market is the company’s “top priority in the Asia-Pacific region”. Therefore, says Tanabe, Bridgestone is “going to put more focus on the Indian market than ever and are considering and discussing many possibilities for expansion.”

17th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

MOU Signing Brings Michelin’s Indian TBR Plant a Step Closer

On November 16 a memorandum of understanding for a new manufacturing facility was signed between Michelin and the Tamil Nadu state government in India. The factory, to be established by Michelin India Tamil Nadu Tyres Ltd, will be built on a 290 acre site some 50 kilometres north of Chennai. The facility is to be erected in phases over a number of years, and the first truck and bus radials are expected to be produced there in 2012.

16th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone to Boost India Capacity

Bridgestone is reported have its eyes on a third of India’s growing passenger car market, and is increasing both capacity and its nationwide dealership network in order to accommodate this. The Press Trust of India reports some Rs 2.59 billion (£33.6 million) is to be invested in the company’s Pithampur facility in order to boost production 40 per cent to 15,000 tyres per day by the middle of next year. “The Indian market is our top priority in the Asia-Pacific region,” Bridgestone Asia Pacific general manager for Consumer Marketing Department Yoshihiro Tanabe told PTI. “We are going to put more focus on the Indian market than ever and are considering and discussing many possibilities for expansion.''

13th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

European Conti Retreading Operation Newest TRIB Member

Continental Commercial Vehicle Tires Retread Europe has become the latest company to join the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB). Upon announcing the division’s signing up, Christian Beindorff, Head of Operations Retread Europe for Continental, commented: “We are pleased to be a member of TRIB and look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship between our organisations.”

13th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Apollo Tennis Programme Hits Financial Foul

The future of Apollo Mission 2018 tennis programme has been lobbed into uncertain territory by an article published by the Hindustan Times on November 11. The paper claims the Indian tyremaker’s effort to foster potential tennis talent in its home country is “in serious financial trouble.”

12th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Apollo Bringing Driving Challenge to Indian TV Screens

If you are reading this in India, the opportunity to be more than an “armchair rally driver” beckons. Apollo Tyres, in collaboration with the National Geographic Channel, is producing a seven episode driving adventure series in which motorists throughout the subcontinent have the chance to participate. The programme is titled “Apollo Flight of the Hawkz”, a name that takes its cues from the tyremaker’s Hawkz 4×4 tyre range. Indian nationals over the age of 18 that hold a valid driving licence can register their interest online at www.msnindia.com/natgeohawkz.

11th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Mofcom: Chinese Tyremakers Should Lobby for Review of ITC

The Chinese Ministry of Finance and Commerce (known as Mofcom) continued its ongoing campaign against what it describe as the Obama administration’s politically motivated implementation of anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese-produced passenger car tyres imported into the US. Speaking to Tyres & Accessories after Mofcom’s presentation during the Tire Tech seminar series at the Reifen China in Shanghai, Wang Xin (Mofcom Bureau of Fair Trade representative) said Chinese tyre companies along with industry associations should seek a review of the 35 per cent import tariff brought in September. This approach would be based on the US government’s own standard policy of reviewing trade sanctions after six months. Washington DC firm Squire Sanders Dempsey is providing legal representation in the matter.

11th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Indian Truck Tyre Imports Rise Despite Restrictions

Imports of truck and bus tyres into India have risen sharply since may in spite of government restrictions. The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) reports 138,347 truck and bus tyres entered the country in August, up from 20,222 units in April. The majority of these were produced in China, the organisation adds – imports from China reached 100,772 units in August, a dramatic increase on the 9,594 tyres imported in April.

10th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop India Sahagunj Production to Restart Following Electricity Agreement

Dunlop India’s Sahagunj factory may actually resume production following a settlement over electricity payments between the Ruia Group company and the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company. Ruia Group management has agreed to provide a bank guarantee to the power supply, who in return will resume supply. Should Dunlop India be able to successfully follow through with the funds, approximately 900 workers will return to their jobs a month after production at the company’s Ambattur factory recommenced.

9th November 2009/by Tyrepress Editors