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Whether its raw materials, machinery, research and development or the latest manufacturing trends, this tag provides up-to-the-minute insights into the upstream part of the tyre industry.

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Ronal Presents the New R46

The new R46 from RONAL is being introduced in sizes from 14 to18 inch to fit most passenger cars. Made from the highest quality materials and adhering to the top quality manufacturing standards, the R46 is one of the highlights of the Ronal lineup.

The RONAL Group is one of the Leading Manufacturer of Aluminum wheels to the European Auto Industry. Since 1969, Ronal has been providing wheels to OE manufacturers, European Tuning Companies, and the general aftermarket industry, world-wide.

20th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Korean Owned Mould Maker Expands

A South Korean company that recently bought an Akron tyre-mould maker plans to spend $2 million to expand its area operations and add as many as 70 employees in the next 18 months. Saehwa Machinery Co. Ltd., which bought Universal Tire Molds Inc. last fall, expects to open a 45,000-square-foot factory this summer on 10 acres in the Massillon Road Industrial Park, which is part of the Akron-Springfield Township joint economic development district. The company’s new president and chief executive is Sun Yong Hong.

20th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

New Indian Plant for Michelin

As the 51/49 per cent joint venture between Michelin and Apollo Tyres has failed to materialise, the French tyremaker now plans to establish its own truck and bus radial manufacturing facility in the Indian city of Pune.

19th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Signs Exclusive UK Distribution Deal With Group Tyre

Maxxis is setting its sights higher for 2007 having signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Group Tyre (UK) Ltd – the UK’s leading independent tyre wholesaling operation – to grow its PCR business in the UK. In addition to the distribution agreement with Group Tyre (UK) Ltd, Maxxis plans to build a network of ‘centres of excellence’ utilising Group Tyre’s experience to target national, regional and local retailers. Maxxis will assist Group Tyre (UK) Ltd to recruit retailers as Maxxis Centres by providing a package of signage, advertising, POS, literature and merchandise.

16th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Apollo to Open Retreading Plant

Apollo Tyres is reportedly planning to open a retreading tyre plant in Haryana, India. The company will invest 50 million rupees in the satellite plant, according to Business Line. Apollo intends to have 2-3 such satellite plants strategically located in the country. The company has invested in imported machinery for the new plant though it will run a retreading process that was designed in-house.

15th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre Company CEOs Endorse Environmental Research Programme

The Chief Executives from leading tyre companies in North America, Japan, Korea and Europe met on 9th February in Los Angeles, to review progress and set a forward-looking agenda for their global research program dealing with potential environmental and health impacts of their products.

15th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Inter and Pirelli Salute China in Verona Stadium

On the occasion of the Chievo-Inter football match, the word “Pirelli” on Inter’s uniforms was translated into Chinese characters. Pirelli and F.C Internazionale return to a tradition of “speaking Chinese” for the third time in a little more than a year. On the occasion of the “Serie A” championship challenge between Chievo Verona and Inter, the word “Pirelli” on the T-shirts of the “Nerazzurri” team was translated into Chinese characters. With this initiative, Inter and Pirelli aim to salute once again the numerous fans that follow the “Nerazzurri” from the Far East as well.

14th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon Automotive to Close Manton Plant

Avon Automotive plans to close its manufacturing facility in Manton by the middle of this year. Cost pressures and a downturn in the US auto market have left the plant, which has been in operation since the mid-1970s, unprofitable. About 100 jobs will be moved to Mexico.

8th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

The Role of Profile

(Rubber Asia, Kerala, India) Rubber products are important to automobiles because they perform certain key functions better than any other known materials – functions that cannot be done by any material other than elastomers.

7th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Unveils New Rubber for Road and Dirt

The historic city of Cologne was the venue Bridgestone decided upon for the official release of the two newest additions to its two-wheel range. And these two tyres highlight just how diversified the motorcycle tyre sector has become.

7th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

One-on-One With Conti’s Claudio Boezio

(SA Treads, Douglasdale, South Africa) When we first met Claudio Boezio in early 2005, he had just assumed responsibility for Continental Tyre SA in his role as MD. At the time and by his own admission, he was fortunate to inherit a well-run, stable ‘ship’. But if there’s one thing that remains constant in the tyre industry, it’s change.

5th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Getting Competitive with Dunlop

With Dunlop’s new product activity in 2006 restricted to the release of the niche market D407 Harley Davidson tyre and the Sportmax GPR100 maxi scooter tyre, the main excitement coming from the Dunlop camp centres upon racing and motorsport. And this enthusiasm comes from the very top – in the past few months the company has publicly voiced its intention to step up support for both motorcycle racing and MotoGP.

5th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

MRF Ltd. – Benchmark for the Indian Tyre Market

MRF Ltd. has been India’s most important tyre manufacturer since the industry’s earliest days in the subcontinent. The company was founded in the city of Chennai, previously known as Madras – hence the abbreviation MRF, which is short for “Madras Rubber Factory”. Today the manufacturer can proudly look back at its 60 years of history, and also show pride in its current annual turnover of 42.5 billion rupees (£486 million). According to analysts, MRF today holds a 24 per cent slice of the Indian tyre market and is also very active in export business as well as motorsports. Company sources state that MRF currently exports its products to 75 countries.

5th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Firestone Opens Second Brazilian Plant

Bridgestone’s Brazilian subsidiary, Bridgestone Firestone do Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda., has inaugurated its second Brazilian facility, approximately two years after the announcement of plans to invest in the State of Bahia. Built to meet both domestic and export demand, the 7-hectare plant will focus on the production of car and light truck tyres and is set to directly generate 500 jobs, with a further 1,200 or so jobs expected to be generated in related fields.

5th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Columbian Acquires Chinese Carbon Black Plant

On January 31 Columbian Chemicals (Weifang) Holdings S.àr.l., completed the acquisition of Shandong Haihua Carbon Black Chemical Co., Ltd. located in the city of Weifang, in China’s Shandong province. This purchase represents Columbian’s first entry into the Chinese carbon black market.

2nd February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors