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ETRMA: Non REACH compliant tyres still entering Europe

On 16 October ETRMA (European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers' Association) announced the results of its second round of tyre testing examining REACH compliance of tyres found within Europe. ETRMA’s results show that roughly 10 per cent of the sample failed to comply with the clean oil legislation, around the same proportion as failed the last set of tests held earlier this year. However while ETRMA raised concerns about both compliance and enforcement of REACH regulations, some of the companies named in the report have already responded to accusations of compliance failure by raising questions of their own about the way in which the sample was selected.

ETRMA’s second testing campaign was carried out between April and September 2011 on a sample of 94 tyres available for sale to EU consumers in several of the largest national tyre markets. These tyres were all produced in late 2010 and 2011 in 50 factories located in 11 countries, and are being sold in the EU under 51 brand names (these include 31 brands not tested in the first round). The first round of tyre compliance tests the ETRMA conducted took place in March 2011 and followed a similar approach.

20th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tarox launches high performance brake hose range

Italian brake manufacturer Tarox has released its new hand-finished brake lines. The company, which has been in the brakes business since 1976, says it has “invested substantially” in new technology to create a bespoke range of “race-quality brake lines for more than 3,000 car fitments. The range is suitable for classic, retro, tuner, prestige and sports machines, providing quicker fluid transfer from pedal to pad. Tarox says the hoses “improve pedal feel and braking efficiency, enhancing the driver’s ‘feel’ and confidence.”

17th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

ITMA offers help with tyre labelling compliance

Described by some as one of the biggest changes to affect the tyre industry in recent years, much ballyhooed new tyre labelling regulations for car and truck tyres will come into force from 1 November 2012. The regulations are designed to provide consumers with information on the tyre’s fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise so they are able to make a more informed choice when selecting new tyres. but they also mean that manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers alike would do to get their houses in order well in advance of the deadline.

17th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre convictions at a four year high

The number court convictions related to d driving on defective tyres in England and Wales is at a four year high, according to the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office. TyreSafe has released details of the figures which show that in 2010, 10,475 motorists were successfully convicted – almost 1,000 more than the previous year. The figures highlight the scale of the problem of illegal tyres in the UK, especially as they do not take into account tyre related matters dealt with by the police at the roadside.

11th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

“Re Tyre" aimed at securing the future of medium-sized retreaders

Now that its financing appears secure and all pertinent formalities are expected to be sorted out in Brussels any day now, work linked to the “Re Tyre” project is now ready to commence. With the aid of results gained from this study one of its backers, the European retreading association BIPAVER, aims first and foremost to secure the continued existence of medium-sized retreading businesses.

5th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Is the sun setting in the East?

International News, News

Much has happened in the European tyre market in recent times. Last year’s introduction of the REACH regulations has been of particular interest, as is the run-up to November 2012’s tyre labeling. The second of these has been interpreted by many Chinese tyre makers and distributors as being, in practical terms, a trade barrier intended to make entry into Europe more complicated and expensive. Yet the Chinese appear to be responding pragmatically to the ‘problem’ of Europe. During the CITExpo show in Shanghai the opinion was often voiced that no real problem as such exists, rather a challenge to overcome. And as hardly anyone in China doubts success in this area, in future established western manufacturers in our part of the world can expect the presence of even more competitive, driven Chinese companies.

4th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

SMMT back winter tyres with media event

The SMMT, and the journalists the association invited to a recent media event, have come out in support of using winter tyres. “Tyres can have a major effect on a car’s performance, improving its safety and keeping it moving in winter conditions,” said Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive. “Winter tyres provide greater grip and handling, reducing braking distances in cold, wet conditions as well as on snow and ice. With temperatures starting to drop and the wetter seasons approaching, motorists should make sure they have the best tyres for the road and climate conditions.”

4th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

RMI "concerned" over possible higher speed limit

Responding to recent speculation that the Government are considering raising the speed limit to 80 miles per hour on motorways, John Ball, Retail Motor Industry (RMI) MOT chairman, commented: "If cars are allowed to go faster there will be an increased need for a rigorous MOT test."

28th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Lanxess “ready” for growth in rubber demand

At its most recent “Rubber Day”, held today in Germany, specialty chemicals company Lanxess reported it expects – and is well equipped for – a labelling-related boost in demand for high performance rubber. Speaking at the event, company Board of Management chairman Axel C. Heitmann said “in order to meet the new legislation and the expected customer demand, our high-tech materials are essential. As the world’s largest partner for the tyre industry, we have adapted to the trend on time. We have made the right strategic investment decisions and have strengthened our capacities.”

21st September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre Shopper wins fifth Hitwise Top 10 Award

Tyre Shopper has just been awarded an Experian Hitwise Top 10 Award for the 10th time in the 5 years since its launch. Experian Hitwise monitors over 8 million online consumers in the UK to provide independent data about the websites they interact with.

20th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Kevin Burke Tyres joins Team

Galway based tyre wholesaler Kevin Burke Tyres has become the latest Irish based tyre company to appoint Team Systems as its IT partner.

20th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Cam Systems helps customers comply with EU tyre labelling legislation

In anticipation of the introduction of the EU’s tyre labelling legislation in 2012, Cam Systems has announced that it will introduce Cameo V24 in September 2011; the system will allow customers to access the software upgrade within their support contract entitlement in time to plan their legal compliance. Cam says the system has been designed to allow its customers “to present a professional, high quality image to motorists, providing retailers with the opportunity to up-sell to higher margin brands”.

15th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

New Sava truck tyres to take advantage of eastern upswing

Slovenian tyre brand Sava Tyres – a Goodyear Dunlop brand – launched its new range of 22.5” truck tyres in an event in Ljubljana, including a visit to the Goodyear Dunlop manufacturing facility in Kranj, earlier in the year. The new range, which comprises the Avant 4 steer tyre and the Orjak 4 drive tyre, has been developed to provide enhanced performance and lower cost per mile on both long and short haul transport operations. Goodyear Dunlop also suggested that an upswing in the European truck tyre market would be experienced in the eastern half of the continent.

14th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

China’s clean oil production ‘unlikely to grow’

China’s production of treated distillate aromatic extract (TDAE) – so-called ‘clean oil’, is “unlikely to grow significantly” according to a report published in online chemical industry journal icis.com. The reason? The “poor demand for the product” which itself is probably due to the fact that it costs 30 per cent more than the regular aromatics-based rubber oil.

5th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Report: Global TPMS market will be worth $3 billion by 2017

The global Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) market could be worth around US$3 billion according to a report published by Global Industry Analysts (GIA).

26th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors