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NTDA Chairman: Labelling, Legislation and Technology are ‘Challenges to Conquer’

Shortly before the surreal comic quips of this year’s after dinner speaker (popular TV and Radio comedian Milton Jones), the hundreds of industry opinion makers gathered for the 2010 TAFF Awards and NTDA annual dinner heard the customary speech from association chairman David White. In it he succinctly observed recent changes in market condition and suggested that if the business is ready to embrace change with necessary attitude and enthusiasm “success will surely follow.”

29th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

ETRMA Pushes EU for Closer Monitoring of Tyre Imports

At its October 5 board meeting in Brussels, the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association determined and conveyed to the European Union authorities that a greater monitoring of tyre imports is necessary in order to guarantee high quality tyres for EU consumers, increased road safety and lower environmental impact. ETRMA members, which represent Europe’s tyre producers, also reaffirmed their commitment to a “long-term strategic compliance campaign, stressing the importance of the quality and maintenance of tyres.”

6th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Giti Tire Doubles MIRA Testing Operation

Giti Tire has doubled the size of its European test centre, based at the MIRA research facilities in Warwickshire by both expanding its garage space and staff numbers at the test track. The development, which comes not much more than two years after the company embarked on its European research and development programme there, reflects the company’s determination to significantly increase sales and further develop its products to compete with longer established brand names.

As a result of the investment Giti has made, the company’s operation is now amongst the largest tyre testing programmes operating at MIRA. Speaking to Tyres & Accessories during a recent truck tyre demonstration day, company representatives explained that this UK-based European testing operation is increasingly adopting the position of a global centre as it now tests products for the US and various other global markets as well as its European mainstay. In addition the test centre has reportedly played host to the engineers from the firm’s Indonesian and Chinese production bases. Furthermore, the experienced test team that has been established under the leadership of the company’s European Technical Centre head, Eddie Young, has also begun bi-annual winter tyre testing at respected centres in Finland and New Zealand.

1st October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Growth in Mid-range Market Size and Influence: Leading wholesalers

One of the most distinctive trends observed by leading tyre wholesalers during the course of the last year is the increasing size of the mid-range and budget segments. The predictions that a recessionary economy would support a so-called “de-segmentisation” process appear to have been right, with some of the largest distributors reporting that their retail customers are increasingly opting for budget and mid-range tyre purchases having decided to trade-down from the more expensive premium and OE products they may have had before.

29th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Brityrex 2010 Showguide Now Available Online

With just about a week to go before the UK’s only dedicated tyre exhibition, Brityrex 2010, kicks off media sponsors Tyres & Accessories are proud to publish an online preview version of the of the official show guide. Freely available at tyrepress.com/brityrex.php the comprehensive catalogue contains stand numbers for all those exhibiting, numerous company profiles and floor plan of the exhibition hall.

27th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

ITMA Reborn; Brussels-based Technical Consultant Appointed

Following his election as president of the Imported Tyre Manufacturers Association (ITMA) earlier this year, Yokohama HPT managing director David Seward has cast his vision for the future of ITMA. Entitled “The Rebirth of ITMA”, Seward shared this with Tyres & Accessories and we have published it in its entirety both online at tyrepress.com and in the print magazine. One of the key developments will see the association address forthcoming legislative and market challenges by improving relationships with other industry bodies and association has reportedly has already taked on specialist staff (including a Brussels-based technical consultant) to assist with this. Here’s the statement:

"Without a shadow of doubt, the tyre industry is facing a number of significant challenges over the coming years. Whether it is the introduction of mandatory TPMS systems on new vehicles, tyre labelling regulations or other new technical hurdles and challenges, all tyre manufacturers around the globe must have access to accurate and timely information. Without the knowledge or the impetus to act upon any impending legislative changes, products will become non-compliant and made obsolete in an increasingly short timeframe. Manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers operating in an already competitive market simply cannot afford to let this happen.

24th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

MAM: Linking the Supply Chain

MAM Software's new range of e-commerce solutions is banking on its ability to improve customer service and increase the efficiency of transactions both up and down tyre distributors’ and retailer’ supply chain. By handling purchases and sales electronically, MAM's e-commerce solutions are designed to speed-up responses, reduce errors and cut administrative overheads, say company representatives.

24th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Value Tyres Named NMA Site of the Week

On 9 September valuetyres.co.uk was awarded the site of the week by New Media Age (NMA) magazine, scoring 81/100. Here’s how they commended the tyre etail site: “With a name like Value Tyres, you'd expect exactly that, and the tyre etailer aims to reinforce this with its website. Designed in an uncluttered grey and orange, the home page carried the Tyre Price Promise and a breakdown of the service it offers…The website makes buying very straightforward…[it] certainly does what it says on the tin.”

"We are really pleased to have been awarded site of the week for our website, we work hard to ensure that it is user friendly and informative and kept up to date to ensure that our customers are able to make an informed decision during our easy purchase process" Value Tyres website manager Tina Newman commented.

24th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

2010 Bridgestone Environmental Report Published

Bridgestone Europe has released the latest edition of its environmental report. The document, titled ‘Environmental Commitment and Performance’, updates the 2009 version and adds content on the upcoming European tyre labelling legislation, Bridgestone’s new eco-oriented Ecopia tyre range and the company’s environment-related activities in the community.

24th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyreman Develops Meet and Greet System, Researches Labelling

Nowadays a serious tyre distribution business simply has to have an effective e-commerce system. Many do and many software companies offer perpetually improving versions of their respective systems. Something about Tyreman that caught Tyres & Acessories’ attention was its recent efforts to – excuse the pun – interface with real people as well as all the necessary computer systems and future legislatory requirements.

At the start of 2010 Tyreman announced that development of its Tyreman B2B system had reached the point that an innovative B2B SMS module had been added. This allows a text message to be sent to the mobile phone of a customer who placed an order, confirming that the order has been received and will be dealt with. Not rocket science by today’s standards, but adding in the ability to keep customers up-to-date is valuable because it could be the difference between keeping continuing business or not.

23rd September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Independent Hails Labelling as “Bright New Future for the Tyre”

The Independent newspaper has hailed the forthcoming 2012 labelling legislation saying “drivers will soon be able to make a much more informed choice when buying tyres – and the product should be better too.”

Asking the question “how did you choose your last set of tyres?” the report, written by the Independent’s David Wilkins pragmatically suggests “the chances are that you simply asked for the cheapest option or told the garage to fit tyres of the same brand and type as those being replaced” and confesses “The truth is that most of us lack the knowledge to make informed choices about the subject.”

25th August 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Taff Innovation Award Entries Announced

Entrants to the final category in the 2010 NTDA Tyre and Fast Fit Awards – the Innovation Award – have been announced. As you would expect the eight entrants this year represent a complete cross section of the tyre industry with companies from the manufacturer/supplier (Continental, GITI and Michelin), garage equipment (Pro-Align), retail (HiQ) workshop consumables (Apaseal) and tyre recovery (Vellco Tyre Control) sectors represented.

24th August 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Infinity: July Was a Record Month

Infinity Tyres has reported that July 2010 was its best ever sales month. According to the company turnover for the month represented a massive 60 per cent year-on-year increase. Infinity sales are said to be tracking so that by the end of September 2010, after nine months, the company will have already surpassed 2009’s full-year sales figures.

19th August 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Finding a Healthy Balance

Upcoming European tyre labelling and associated regulations are serving as a laxative for some tyre manufacturers, while others are relishing their implementation. Counted amongst this second category is Michelin, who sees similarities between the label and its own ‘innovation strategy’ – the tyre maker’s focus upon three areas it sees as inseparable: Reducing vehicle fuel consumption, ensuring outstanding safety performance and offering greater total mileage.

5th August 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Environmental Regulators Aim to Connect with Market at Brityrex

The Environment Agency, Scottish Environment Protection Agency and Northern Ireland Environment Agency are working together on new legislation affecting the tyre industry. They have chosen Brityrex as a major platform for an important tyre trade campaign to raise awareness about the new legislation covering the chemical make-up of tyres and retread rubber.

With effect from the beginning of January this year new European REACH legislation states that extender oils shall not be placed on the market, or used for the production of tyres or parts of tyres if they contain more than the threshold limits of PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon). The restrictions also apply to the marketing of tyres and treads for retreading.

22nd July 2010/by Tyrepress Editors