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Heuver opens distribution centre in Bayreuth, Germany

Heuver Tyrewholesale has announced plans to open a distribution centre in southern Germany. The new warehouse in Bayreuth was scheduled to become operational in April. Currently Heuver is coordinating the flow of incoming goods, in order to ensure sufficient start-up stocks. According to the company, Bayreuth will become an important European point of support for the Aeolus brand. The first containers of Aeolus tyres have reportedly already been unloaded.

5th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

From tyres to jet fuel?

BioSyn Resources LLC reports that it has entered the European market with the its ultraclean multi-functional military jet fuel. According to the company, BioSyn completed the first exports in February. The first customer is Somerset-based Tyre Renewals Ltd. Tyre Renewals reportedly plans to fuel its diesel engines operating in enclosed environments with the jet fuel. This specifically refers to engines driving oil pumps that operate inside buildings. The BioSyn is said to have been selected as it is “devoid of hard-to-burn components” and “does not produce nauseating fumes.”

21st March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook to present new e-cube sizes at CV Show

With commercial tyre sales show continual year on year growth, Hankook is once again appearing at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC 24 – 26 April 2012.

The company will be presenting a range of tyre solutions at this year’s show including the Hankook e-cube AL10, TL10, AH22+ and RA18 and specifically new sizes for the e-cube. The Hankook AL10 e-cube tyre for the steer axle is now also available in super single size 385/55 R 22.5 for better fuel economy.

5th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook Australia opens new warehouse, sponsors night football

Hankook Tyre Australia says the relocation of its New South Wales warehouse will improve distribution to dealers in that state. YCH Logistics, located at Sydney's Eastern Creek, will be the new central depot for Hankook tyres in the state; the facility replaces the warehouse currently located at TOLL Logistics in Yennora. The Yennora warehouse will continue to operate until the end of March.

5th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

New position to strengthen Conti’s supply chain management

Continental AG has appointed Jürgen Braunstetter as head of the newly created command level function, Supply Chain Management Automotive – a position directly below Executive Board level. In this new position, Braunstetter takes on overall, across-the-board management of the supply chain for Continental’s three Automotive divisions. This involves coordination with the purchasing, quality and information technology departments. It is intended to further increase flexibility in the supply chain and allow for a faster response to market shifts.

13th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

New Group Product and Procurement Director for Klarius

The Klarius Group has named Glynn Cureton as Group Product and Procurement Director. He joins Klarius from a senior position at Unipart. Cureton has responsibility for the full product portfolio management including over 100,000 lines of OE quality replacement Klarius and QH branded parts.

7th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama announces US price rise

Prices for Yokohama consumer tyres will rise by up to eight per cent in the US as of 1 March 2012. Yokohama Tire Corporation says the increases apply to all passenger car, performance and light truck lines, and some in-line adjustments will also be announced at a later date.

6th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Sokov takes over as Sibur-Russian Tyres CEO

Sibur-Russian Tyres has announced the promotion of Dimitry Sokov to the role of chief executive officer. The chief operational officer’s appointment to the position takes effect 6 February. Sokov replaces Vadim Gurinov as chief executive officer; Gurinov now serves as chairman of the company’s Board of Directors.

3rd February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Isotrak announces vehicle tracking fleet forum

UK vehicle tracking, telematics and systems integration, Isotrak has announced an open forum event at its Milton Keynes head office for LGV fleet operators. The event will be run as an open forum, chaired by Isotrak’s product manager, Jon Hannah, who will encourage an open discussion to provide operations and logistics personnel with the opportunity to gain insight into operational issues faced by similar organisations and to contribute actively to the agenda topics.

24th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Indian fleets honoured at Apollo awards ceremony

On 23 January Apollo Tyres held its inaugural Apollo Fleet of the Year awards. With the awards, the tyre maker’s aim was to acknowledge the importance of safety, technology, sustainability and customer service initiatives to fleet operators in India. Taking away the large operator award was VRL Logistics, while Sangha Freight Carrier secured the honour in the medium operator category. The two top winners and other awardees were selected from more than 5,140 entries received from fleet operators across India.

24th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama to increase US prices

Taking pole position for this year's round of price rises is Yokohama Tire Corporation, who on 3 January announced a planned increase of up to eight per cent on all its commercial truck tyres in the US. The new prices will take effect 1 February, and the company says further in-line adjustments will be announced at a later date.

4th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Foundation stone laid for Starco’s new central warehouse

Starco reports having laid the foundation stone for its new central warehouse complex in Winsen, about 30 kilometres south of the German city of Hamburg. The new complex is expected to enter operation by 1 May 2012 and will serve as the central warehouse for the supply of wheels, tyres and associated products to both Starco’s OEM and aftermarket customers in Western Europe.

19th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Starco extends Otto Just supply agreement

Starting with its partnership with tyre maker Giti and later through its own production of wheels, over the past decade Starco has developed a strong presence as a supplier of wheels to OEM customers in the European trailer and caravan sector. To service this sector Starco has opted, despite having its own established distribution and logistics network, to renew its long-standing cooperation with Germany’s Otto Just. The German wheel systems supplier and distributor serves the German-speaking and Nordic caravan and trailer markets

15th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli “most innovative” Ducati supplier

Earlier this month, Pirelli was awarded the Ducati’s 2010 Best Product Innovation Award, an award offered by the motorcycle manufacturer to its most innovative supplier of the year. As a way of determining who receives this coveted award, the Italian firm utilises a committee made up of members of its Purchasing, Technical, Quality and Logistics departments; the committee analyses the performance of its suppliers from all evaluated aspects. In particular, Pirelli gained recognition from Ducati for its work in its development of the Scorpion Trail tyres for the Ducati Multistrada and the new 240/45 ZR17 size Diablo Rosso II for the Ducati Diavel.

23rd November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Fuel price rises 'crippling logistics industry' – FTA

The government must heed the advice of its own MPs and overhaul its fuel duty policy to avoid doing further damage to the industry and the economy, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has warned. During a four-hour debate in the House of Commons, Chloe Smith, the Economic Under Secretary to the Treasury, heard how high fuel prices have damaged businesses and communities, restricted economic growth, hurt motorists and stoked inflation and unemployment across the country. MPs told how hauliers and businesses in their constituencies have suffered at the hands of the highest rates of fuel duty in the EU and struggled to remain competitive and solvent, citing evidence from the FTA and other organisations.

During a four-hour debate in the House of Commons, Chloe Smith, the Economic Under Secretary to the Treasury, heard how high fuel prices have damaged businesses and communities, restricted economic growth, hurt motorists and stoked inflation and unemployment across the country. MPs told how hauliers and businesses in their constituencies have suffered at the hands of the highest rates of fuel duty in the EU and struggled to remain competitive and solvent, citing evidence from the FTA and other organisations.

17th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors