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Bridgestone Settles With Chinese Manufacturer Over Patent Dispute

Bridgestone Corporation has announced that it has settled its patent infringement dispute with major Chinese manufacturer, Shandong Chengshan Tire Co, Ltd.

The dispute centres around the patents the Japanese manufacturer acquired on the design of its R288 and M858 radial truck and bus tyres. Bridgestone reports that in November 2004, the company “discussed continuously” with Shandong Chengshan asking it to cease production of its CST66 and CST88 Shandong Chengshan tyres. Bridgestone contended that these radial truck and bus tyres closely resembled the design of its R288 and M858 products.

29th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Alliance Wins $2 million US Army Contract

Alliance Tire Co has announced that it has won five tenders totalling $2 million to supply tyres to the US Army for three years.

Alliance will supply tyres for development work vehicles as an authorised supplier of the US government. According to the company, Alliance tyres have been tested in US Army laboratories, and found to be suitable for trucks, forklifts, field transportation vehicles, and development work vehicles.

27th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Indian Manufacturers Publish Quarterly Results

(India/Rubber Asia) Leading Indian tyre maker, Apollo Tyres Ltd, reported a net profit of 166.9 million rupees (£2.2 million) for the first quarter of the current financial year, ended 30 June, up 13.6 million rupees (£180,000) compared with the same period last year.

26th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Nanjing Automobile Acquires MG Rover Assets

Nanjing Automobile Corporation (Nanjing) has beaten competitor, Shangai Automotive (SAIC), and acquired the assets of the MG Rover from the administrator, PricewaterhouseCoopers. The news owner reports that it intends to revitalise the MG brand and create a range of vehicles from manufacturing centres in China and the UK.

23rd July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Terra-S’s Tire-Repair-Kit

Terra-S, located in Owingen, Lake Constance, Germany has developed a modern alternative to the spare wheel to meet the requirements of a modern puncture situation. The practical Tire-Repair-Kit, which contains sealant, a high performance miniature compressor and additional accessories, is designed to replace the spare wheel completely. Terra- S claims the system saves space, fuel and weight provides “much easier puncture-help than a strenuous wheel change.”

The Tire-Repair-Kit is applied by unscrewing the valve using the provided valve remover; the punctured tyre can then be filled with liquid tyre sealant. Once the valve is screwed in again the compressor can inflate the tyre. As the tyre moves the liquid fills the holes, hardening in any punctured areas, the company says.

21st July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Delphi Adds 290 Part Numbers

Delphi has added 290 new shock absorber references to its 2005 aftermarket parts catalogue, giving the company 97 per cent coverage of the European vehicle parc. Delphi’s shocks are categorised as either “Delphi de Carbon Comfort” twintube or “Delphi de Carbon Performance monotube.” To help customers find the right part quickly, each vehicle marque is listed alphabetically and then in numerical order according to model and engine size. Columns across the page show the correct monotube and twintube references suitable for the front or rear of the vehicle.

20th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama Thai Subsidiary Officially Opens

(Akron/Tire Review) Yokohama Tire Manufacturing (Thailand) Co, a subsidiary of The Yokohama Rubber Co, held its grand opening ceremony on 15 July.

18th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Sells US Steel Cord Operations

(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America (MNA) has sold its steel cord plant in Scottsburg, Indiana., to Hyosung America Inc. a subsidiary of Hyosung Corp. Terms were not disclosed, but the deal includes a 10-year, $650 million supply contract in which MNA will purchase finished steel cord for tires from Hyosung America.

15th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

New Tyre Production Machinery Manufacturer Harburg-Freudenberger

Some weeks ago, ThyssenKrupp Technologies AG sold its Harburg-Freudenberger GmbH mechanical engineering business to Luebeck, Germany-based L Possehl & Co mbH. Under new ownership, the company will produce machinery for the rubber and tyre industries.

12th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Arnco Opens New Plant Near Cleveland

(Akron/Tire Review) South Gate, California-based Arnco, a supplier of polyurethane flatproofing products for off-road vehicles, opened its new processing plant in Berea, Ohio, last week. The company said the new 112,000-square-foot facility will “significantly expand its production capacity and help meet the growing demand worldwide for products that eliminate flats and reduce costly downtime for equipment operators.”

11th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Introducing Monbat

Monbat may not be a well known brand in the UK at the moment but according to the company all that is about to change. The brand has been driving sales across Europe and having signed a contract with Squadron Batteries earlier this year the UK is Monbat’s next target.

Partly owned by Texaco Chevron, Monbat has been manufacturing batteries for over 45 years. The company specialises in heavy duty, high specification batteries for rail and military applications, as well as manufacturing UPS batteries for the telecom industry. Its car and commercial vehicle batteries are produced in the same manufacturing facility and to the same quality standards says the battery manufacturer.

6th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

CTNA Files Charges Against Union

Continental Tire North America, Inc. (CTNA) has filed an unfair labour practice charge against the United Steelworkers union (USW) in relation to its Bryan Ohio OTR tyre manufacturing facility. The announcement follows attempts by Rodos Giants (part of the Roesler Group) to buy the plant. The union refused to enter into a labour agreement with the company.

1st July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Canadian Autoparts Toyota to Increase Wheel Capacity 17 per cent

Canadian Autoparts Toyota Inc, which makes aluminium wheels for Toyota Motor Corp, is expanding its operations in British Columbia with a $39-million investment. The expansion will increase wheel capacity at the Delta site by almost 17 per cent to 1.68 million units annually, starting July 2007. The 19,000-square-metre plant produces 22 wheel models for Toyota’s vehicles and employs about 230 people, a number that is set to increase to increase to 260.

1st July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Original Equipment on MazdaSpeed6

Bridgestone brand Potenza RE050A tyres will be original equipment on all of Mazda’s new MazdaSpeed6 vehicles. Bridgestone Corporation will supply the tyres to Mazda’s Hofu, Japan manufacturing facility in a 215/45R18XL 93Y size. The Bridgestone Potenza RE050A carries a UTQG rating of 140 for treadwear, A for traction and A for temperature.

29th June 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

A Market of Opportunities

In many respects the UK’s geographical position, being part of continental Europe while separated and independent of the mainland, reflects the British Isles’ position in the wider European market place.

In the latest of our series of special reports on influential and emerging markets (which has covered China, India and Russia) Tyres & Accessories has looked a little closer to home. The latest supplement focuses on what drives the UK market, while reviewing the current state of UK tyre manufacturing. In addition, while rumours abound about the future of Kwik-Fit as an independent chain, the supplement also asks: “Is there a place for both chained and independent retailers in the UK?”

Subscribers can download the complete report as a PDF file in the subscribers' area.

16th June 2005/by Tyrepress Editors