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Shanghai Baolong Offers Non-Lead Wheel Balancing Weights

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Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corporation is one of the leading manufacturers of non-lead balancing weights in China. It boasts certificated products and names Chinese Ford, Nissan and Volkswagen branches among its customers.

Established in 1998, Shanghai Baolong is a leading manufacturer of wheel balancing weights for automobiles in China. It specializes in producing all types of wheel balance weights, especially non-lead wheel balance weights. The company uses the zinc and steel blend that is more environmentally-friendly and complies with European and U.S. directives. They are designed and produced for vehicles with either steel or alloy wheels, with the same functionality, appearance, and fit characteristics as conventional wheel weights.

16th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Remog Expands Product Range in 2008

This year has been an important one for Remog S.p.a., the company reports. During 2008 it has achieved numerous set objectives, including the introduction of a new high tech facility. As well as expanding its range of wheel balancing weights, Remog has established a new plant in which epoxy powder coating treatments are applied to weights. This facility will supplement operations the company has conducted since 2000, producing products with a 100 per cent coating, certified to 500 hours in salt fog tests.

5th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

B.F. SRL Expanding Into New Export Markets

In the area of wheel balancing weights, B.F. srl believes it stands out in terms of its enterprise in researching new weights and solutions to meet all market requirements. The ISO 9001:2000 certified company reports it has made a number of important decisions in recent years, including the creation of a technical department for internal projection, which is capable of designing and manufacturing balancing weight production machinery, along with moulds and all relevant spare components.

4th December 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Maximising Raw Materials Efficiency

During 2000 and early 2001 the BLIC (Bureau de Liaison des Industries du Caoutchouc), predecessor to the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association, conducted a full Life Cycle Assessment study (LCA) of a representative European 195/65 R15 passenger car tyre, using both carbon black and silica based versions of the H rated summer tyre in the study. Bridgestone, as a member of the Technical Working Group, played an active role in the study.

While, at 84 per cent, the ‘use’ phase of a tyre’s life cycle was identified by the LCA as making the largest contribution to the environmental load of a car tyre, the impact of raw materials, which accounts for 10 per cent, is the second largest factor. Keeping this in mind, Bridgestone Europe comments in its latest Environmental Commitment and Performance report, published November 2008, that the choice of ingredients used is very important, including the promotion of an environmental oriented supply chain.

28th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Tire Factories Certified by ISO

A number of US based facilities operated by Cooper Tire & Rubber have been granted ISO certification. All four of the company’s factories there have earned ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification, and in addition the plants in Albany (Georgia) and Tupelo (Mississippi) have fulfilled the requirements for IS0 14001 environmental management system certification.

“Attaining these formal certifications illustrates Cooper’s ongoing commitment to quality and our dedication to continuous improvement,” said chairman, president and CEO Roy V. Armes. “Cooper people have long worked at levels meeting or exceeding these standards, but it’s encouraging to have impartial third-party auditors recognise that fact.”

12th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli Tire LLC Recertified to ISO/TS 16949:2002

Pirelli Tire LLC’s Rome, Georgia facility has been recertified to ISO/TS 16949:2002 and UNI EN 9001:2000 standards. UNI EN 9001 quality system requirements form the foundation for quality management systems while ISO/TS 16949:2002 requirements are specifically geared towards the supply chain. The two standards are coupled together for use in the automotive supply chain.

“Achieving ISO/ TS 16949:2002 registration is a fundamental part of doing good business and essential to supply our original equipment (OE) and replacement tyre customers,” said Andrew Kearton, vice-president of manufacturing and OE sales at Pirelli Tire North America. “This recertification demonstrates our commitment to maintain our established quality levels, and importantly, to continuously improve activities throughout all functions of Pirelli Tire LLC.”

29th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Marangoni Tyre Offers ‘No Quibble Warranty’

With motoring costs rising inexorably and no signs of any respite, Marangoni tyres is promoting the “value-for-money” ethic behind its tyres. By launching what the company call’s a “no-quibble” warranty, Marangoni Tyre will supply European designed and manufactured products that are warranted for life from the moment they are fitted.

The comprehensive warranty covers not only unlikely manufacturing defects but also accidental damage such as impact damage from potholes, kerbs or road debris – or irreparable punctures due to nails or glass. For Marangoni it is a pledge of total confidence in product excellence and quality. Marangoni has achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification with all tyres subjected to the most stringent independent testing regimes.

21st October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook’s Enfren Wins 2008 Green Product Award

Hankook Tire has stated that its enfren tyre, which the company says is Korea’s first fuel-efficient, environment friendly tyre, received a Korea Green Management Excellence Award in the green product category. The award was presented by the Korea Management Association Registration & Assessments (KMAR). Attending the October 7 awards ceremony were South Korea’s vice minister of Environment Lee Byung-wook, Korea Management Association chairman Shin Young-chul and officials from Hankook and the other award-winning companies.

16th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Tonal Enrichment from Quicksilver

When the new Jaguar XKR-S hit the streets of Europe, it will be a very rare beast indeed. Only 200 of this exclusive model are being built, 50 of which will be sold in the UK. The XKR-S is powered by Jaguar’s acclaimed 4.2 litre V8 supercharged engine – tuned to develop 416 Bhp and a peak torque of 560Nm – XKR-S has been developed for the true Jaguar enthusiast. An exhaust system for this formidable motor can be supplied by Quicksilver: The new catalyst-back ‘Sports’ exhaust system, designed to give this cat a roar – when desired.

30th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

New ISO Quality Standard Agreed

The International Standards Organization and International Accreditation Forum say they have agreed a new schedule for accredited certification to ISO 9001:2008. They say this will mean a smooth move to ISO 9001:2008, the latest version of the world’s most widely used standard for quality management systems.

Like all of ISO’s more than 17,000 standards, ISO 9001 is periodically reviewed to make sure that it is up to date. ISO 9001:2008, due to be published before the end of the year, will replace the year 2000 version of the standard which is used by implemented by business and public sector organisations in 170 countries.

25th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

High Ambitions For Sailun Tyre

Sailun Tyre is a company that epitomises the rapid technological advances made by Chinese industry in recent years. Although it was only established six years ago, Sailun has plans to expand significantly.
The company is situated in the National Economic and Technological Development Zone in Qingdao and manufactures all-steel radial truck tyres. However, its ambition is to build three modern factories to manufacture a range of medium truck radials and bias and radial special tyres, as well as the existing range. These plans also include a dedicated test track to be used in the development and evaluation of new products.

Sailun has already invested heavily in R&D, utilising CAD software to build mathematical models for finite element analysis, refining the design of a tyre and predicting its behaviour and performance while still on the screen. The company boasts a very short development time for new products and has established long-term co-operation in science and research with institutions such as the National university of Defence Technology and the Qindao University of Science and Technology.

24th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo Tire North America Achieves ISO 9001:2000

Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing, Inc. (TNA) has received ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System Standards certification by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) of Houston, Texas. Located in White, Georgia, the 900,000-square-foot TNA facility was established in June 2004 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc.

Already known for its product quality, TNA’s ISO 9001:2000 certification means that the facility meets internationally recognized quality standards for the production of tyres. On 26 August, Toyo broke ground on an 820,000-square-foot expansion to nearly double the size of the plant. With the increased space and machinery, annual output is expected to grow from 2 million units in 2008 to six million units in 2012. This expansion further represents Toyo’s focus on efficiently serving the North American market.

11th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Tyres ‘Log’ Solid Benefits for James Jones & Sons

Change is in the air at James Jones & Sons Ltd. The company, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of British timber, has opted for a mix of Michelin XADN and XZM tyres on its range of log handlers and forklifts. This switch in tyre policy is part of a move that sees the mixed fleet of excavators, industrial machinery, trucks and trailers fitted with Michelin tyres as standard, whenever possible.

The radial XADN is, notes Michelin, designed to deliver exceptional reliability in a variety of applications, with its self-cleaning tread pattern providing good traction, flotation and long tyre life. The rugged shoulder design protects the sidewall and enhances durability, whilst the casing and special tread compound provide a cushion for the operator, giving improved handling and comfort.

22nd August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Aiming for Zero

OHSAS 18001 is the internationally recognised assessment specification for occupational health and safety management systems developed by leading trade bodies, international standards and certification bodies. The specification enables organisations to establish an occupational health and safety management system and improve performance through eliminating or minimising risk to employees. One tyre industry company that has recently obtained the globally acknowledged OHSAS 18001 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems certification is Malaysian retreading compound and materials supplier Goodway Rubber Industries.

15th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Interstate Increases Size Range on the IWT-2

Carrying tyres produced using the latest technology and state-of-the-art tyre-building machinery, Interstate offers a range of high-quality own-brand winter options. The company is able to offer the tyres at competitive prices thanks to 25 years of experience of co-operating with world leaders in the development of advanced technology in the design and production of tyres.

The winter program contains 14 sizes, in one pattern: the IWT-2. These tyre sizes cover a large part of the replacement market for passenger car tires, a market Interstate aims to develop. All the winter offerings from Interstate are e-marked, DOT approved and produced in the newest ISO-certified facilities.

1st August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors