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Avon 3D Ultra – three road/track options for sportsbike riders

In mid-March, Avon Tyres officially launched its latest high performance motorcycle tyre range – the 3D Ultra. Tyre dealers and members of the press got their hands on the new tyres for the first time during a launch event at the Almeria circuit in Spain, and Avon says the tyres “exceeded expectations” despite the difficult weather conditions experienced. All three versions of the 3D Ultra were put through their paces, and riders attending the launch commented favourably on the new Avon rubber.

28th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Bulldog balancing demand for hot and cold retreads

Five years after Tyres & Accessories last toured Bridgestone’s retread manufacturing facility in Bourne, Lincolnshire, the development plans the firm envisioned then can now clearly be seen in action. Equipment upgrades, process enhancements and the evolution of the company’s corporate philosophy mean the company has been further [re]moulded – if you will – into the broader Bridgestone/Bandag pattern, while at the same time offering the production flexibility the local market requires.

26th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Double Star embarks on “Rainbow” tyre production

International News, News, Product News

At the end of 2011 Double Star Tires based in Qingdao, Shandong province, China announced plans to produce a range of multi-coloured tyres. According to local news reports, Double Star has dared to differ from the overwhelming trend towards manufacturing black tyres having developed a patented process to make tyres of any colour. This range has been appropriately dubbed “Rainbow” and is set for imminent market release.

26th March 2012/by Chris

Official opening for Cooper Tire’s Serbian facility

Today Cooper Tire & Rubber held a grand opening ceremony at its recently-acquired former Trayal tyre manufacturing facility in Kruševac, Serbia. Approximately 500 dignitaries, employees and members of the media were invited to attend the ceremony, including Serbian President Boris Tadić, Minister of Economy and Regional Development Nebojša Ćirić, and US Ambassador Mary Warlick. The guests, together with Cooper chairman, president and CEO Roy Armes, and International Tire Division president Hal Miller, celebrated the plant’s official opening.

23rd March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Sonil Ventilfabrik's role in the TPMS supply chain

As is the case in any manufacturing business, production of the finished item usually represents the last link in a complex supply chain. Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are no different. So with a view to understanding a little more of the TPMS landscape, Tyres & Accessories contacted growing Indian valve and TPMS part supplier Sonil Ventilfabrik. The company's link to the segment is in the development and manufacture of what it calls "aiding accessories" to external TPMS sensors. The latest particular aiding accessory, also known as the T valve, has a dual purpose. It offers an additional port to mount TPMS sensors and is simultaneously used to fill tyres with air without removing the external sensor.

23rd March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

New warehouse to boost Starco’s wholesale activities

Danish firm Starco wears several hats. The company was once best known for specialising in tyres for wheelbarrows and hand-powered vehicles, and during its 50 years in the business it has also gained a reputation as a manufacturer – initially of steel wheels and small tyres, and very recently as an industrial tyre maker – the company’s Solid tyre factory in Sri Lanka is now in operation. And another, very important hat Starco wears is that of wholesaler.

21st March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone observes importance of water conservation

You may not have heard the news, but tomorrow is World Water Day. Bridgestone, however, is well aware of our favourite liquid’s link to 22 March, and to mark the occasion the Japanese company has reported on the water management initiatives it has in place to promote the sustainable use of water resources in its manufacturing processes. These initiatives include using water in an efficient manner and thoroughly managing waste water, and are in place at various European, Asian and American locations.

21st March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

FIA regulation change allows full forged aluminium truck wheel coverage

The strength of xlite forged aluminium truck wheels has long been advocated by their distributor, Motor Wheel Service, but a new change of technical regulations by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile will allow the company to prove its point in the demanding truck racing arena. The FIA confirmed that it will allow all truck racing teams to run with forged aluminium wheels on the outside of the rear axle from 2013 onwards at the end of last week, responding to the wishes of Stuart Oliver, ten times winner of the British Truck Racing Championship, who supported MWS’s campaign to allow teams to fit forged aluminium wheels in all positions.

19th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Car sales in Europe decline

Europe's new car sales decline by 9.5 per cent in February, and 8.1per cent Year-to-Date compared to last year. According to the latest analysis from leading provider of automotive intelligence JATO Dynamics, the European new car market continues to suffer, as economic uncertainty kept customers out of showrooms in February.

19th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Gentipak to produce motorcycle tyres

International News

Comments made in Pakistan’s Express Tribune indicate the General Tyre and Rubber Company of Pakistan, also known as Gentipak, plans to enter the motorcycle tyre market in mid 2012. The Karachi-based tyre maker, which produces passenger car radials under the General and Euro brand names and cross-ply tyres for light trucks, trucks and agricultural vehicles, recently invested Rs500 million (£3.5 million) expanding its production facility and began manufacturing tyres for natural gas-powered rickshaws; its production of motorcycle tyres is expected to start before the end of Pakistan’s current fiscal year.

16th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Chinese court confirms Bridgestone’s lawsuit victory

Bridgestone Corporation reports success in its lawsuit against Chinese manufacturer Guangming Tyre Group regarding the infringement of its design patent rights. The case began in May 2011, when Bridgestone filed a lawsuit in the Beijing Second Intermediate People's Court, alleging its design patent rights were violated by Guangming Tyre Group. Specifically, Bridgestone claimed Guangming was manufacturing and selling tyres that used the Japanese tyre maker’s patented truck and bus tyre tread patterns. Guangming produces tyres under the Heshan and Chaoyinsu brand names.

16th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Lassa exhibits Phenoma, Competus H/P at Geneva

Brisa Bridgestone Sabanci Tyre Manufacturing and Trading Inc tyre brand Lassa is presenting its products on a 75m2 stand at the Geneva International Motor Show. Halit Şensoy, director of Lassa International Sales and Marketing says the show “provides an excellent opportunity for us in order to share the technology, design and philosophy behind our brand.” Visitors to Lassa’s stand can see the brand’s range of summer and winter tyres, its new range of ultra high performance and 4×4 tyres and its light truck and van products. Lassa said the main focuses of the stand are the Phenoma, Lassa’s sports tyre, and the Competus H/P, for passenger cars of all sizes.

15th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

UK car manufacturing continues upward trajectory

In January, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showed 16-month high figures in car manufacturing, and its February numbers support the view of KPMG automotive partner, John Leech that production will “strengthen in 2012”. Year on year figures show that manufacturing rose 23.5 per cent in February, making the year to date 19.6 per cent above the same two months in 2011. Commercial vehicle output meanwhile fell slightly by 2.7 per cent, down 2.0 per cent over the first two months of the year.

15th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Starco congratulates Kenda on a successful 50 years

During its 50th anniversary year Starco is looking back over its half-century in the business and notes that one of the company’s oldest partners, Kenda, also celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The relationship between Starco and Kenda goes back 30 years to when the Danish company began selling Kenda tyres in its domestic market; Starco reflects that in those days before e-mail and regular air travel, this long-distance trading relationship was forged by telex and registered mail.

14th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Anant Goenka takes over as Ceat MD

On 12 March Indian tyre maker Ceat Limited announced the appointment of incumbent deputy managing director Anant Goenka as its new managing director following the retirement of Paras K. Chowdhary from this position; Goenka will start in this new role on 1 April. Chowdhary will continue with Ceat as a full-time director.

14th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors