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Wolfrace reports ‘the going is good’

Following significant investment in 2010 and with plans for strategic diversification and development said to be on target plus “ongoing success in the OEM and aftermarket sectors”, wheel firm Wolfrace reports that “the going is good” and that there is expansion taking place throughout its operation in the UK and Europe.

It seems the “major investment” Wolfrace has put into bolstering staff and the acquisition of some further high quality distribution agreements its paying off. According to marketing manager, Chris Cook, Wolfrace Wheels (UK) Limited is going from strength to strength and can report significant growth in several key industry areas. To give an example, sales in the first half year (to June) were the highest since 2008 with significant improvement on margins

3rd August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Lassa partners with Borussia Mönchengladbach

Turkish tyre producer Lassa Tyres has sealed a partnership agreement with Borussia Mönchengladbach Football Club for the 2011/12 football season. The news follows an earlier contract that saw Lassa agree to partner with Bolton Wanderers in the UK as well as an advertising deal at RCD Espanyol in La Liga for the 2011/12 season. Both were brokered by London-based Samson Sport Consultancy.

3rd August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Fire Closes Bridgestone Tokyo Tire Plant

Dow Jones is reporting today that a fire has stopped production at a Bridgestone tyre plant in Tokyo. While details are thin on the ground the Dow report suggests the fire started at around 20:00 local time on 1 August and was extinguished just after midnight on 2 August. There were no reports of injuries, and the cause of the fire and its impact remains unknown.

2nd August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Ruia given a week to present Dunlop India plan

On August 1, Dunlop India owner Pawan Kumar Ruia was informed he had seven days to present his plan for the tyre maker’s Sahaganj factory to the West Bengal state government. Ruia met with state labour minister Purnendu Bose and was asked to furnish a detailed report covering his intentions.

2nd August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Halfords Autocentres points increasing age of cars

The effects of the recession mean that more people are keeping their cars for longer and putting off the major expense of buying a new vehicle, according to new research from Halfords Autocentres. However, the mature motors of today are a long way from the old bangers of the past thanks to better engineering and maintenance techniques.

According to experts in the field, drivers are recognising that maintaining and running an older vehicle is more cost effective than buying a newer model.

1st August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

MWS gains European Truck Race forged aluminium fitment

Motor Wheel Service has come a step closer to achieving its goal of moving European Truck Race teams onto forged aluminium wheels alone after leading outfit Team Allgäuer changed its set-up at the recent Nürburgring meeting. Having received permission by the FIA Truck Commission, two units ran with forged aluminium on the outside of the rear axle, with steel rims inside, to see if the wheels can withstand the rigours and collisions involved with the sport.

1st August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

‘Fendering’ & ‘Tyre Hire’ two focus areas for Kal Tire

An area of focus for UK company OTR since its integration into the Kal Tire group is the further development of the ‘fendering’ process for its tyres. As Wayne Cornell, Kal Tire’s UK & Africa manufacturing manager explains, “the sidewall of a tyre is a large exposed area and, at the same time, is the thinnest part of the tyre. In harsh working environments this area is more susceptible to damage as the sidewall makes contact with objects – so the logical solution has always been to protect the sidewall i.e. fendering.”

29th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Q2 results 'another step on the path towards 2013 targets'

Richard J. Kramer, chairman and chief executive officer of Goodyear Tire & Rubber, says he is “very pleased” with the tyre maker’s “outstanding second quarter results.” Goodyear’s figures for the three months to the end of June, which were released on July 28, show a 24 per cent increase in sales to US$5.6 billion, despite a two per cent decline in unit sales. The results, Kramer added, “represent another step on the path toward our 2013 targets. They present confirmation that our strategies are right and that they are working.”

29th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

TAFF Awards 2011 Preview: Environment Award

A big surprise in this category, with none of last year's finalists making it through to the shortlist. In the past the finalists have tended to be waste collection companies or retreaders and this year we have one of each – Vellco Tyre Control and Bandvulc Tyres. The remaining three are all new tyre manufacturers: Continental, Michelin (both picking up their third nominations in this year's TAFF Awards) and Yokohama HPT.

29th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

US Bridgestone plant wins 4th consecutive health & safety award

The Warren County tyre plant operated by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations has received the highest health and safety award given out by health authorities in its home state; on July 27 the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development’s Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) unit honoured the plant with its Volunteer STAR (Safety Through Accountability and Recognition) award.

29th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Westlake to appoint new UK truck tyre agents

Representatives of the Westlake truck tyre brand in the UK have announced plans to appoint between eight and 10 UK-based agents for the brand produced by leading Chinese tyre manufacturer Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber.

According to the company, the new distribution network will be comprised of partners that are independent, established commercial retread processers, retailers, tyre repairers or casing dealers. Once the right partners are identified Westlake is understood to be offering to agree “appropriate and exclusive territory” such as North East, North West with the right companies.

28th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Ramrod launches new safety cage

Ramrod-manufacturing, the UK based manufacturer of CV Tyre tools and safety equipment has launched the new Tire-safe safety inflation cage and the re-launch and re-brand of its range of associated workshop tools and safety devices.

The Tire-safe cage represents the newest product in the evolving Ramrod portfolio of truck and CV tyre equipment, which also includes the All-rim bead breaker and adaptor bar, the Hub-lift safe jacking point and the Wheel-riter rim and tyre lifting aid.

27th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre & Aftermarket Equipment Supplier of the Year

Two new companies – Autogem Motor Concepts and Euro Car Parts join three regular finalists in this category, with those three being Apaseal, Harvie Tyres and Rema Tip Top Automotive. This category has seen a number of different winners over the years – will there be another new name for 2011?

27th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Lehigh launches new butyl rubber extenders

US-based green materials company Lehigh Technologies has introduced two new butyl based micronised rubber powders. These products, MicroDyne and PolyDyne, are aimed at tyre and rubber industry customers wishing to reduce butyl rubber expenses while increasing their products’ sustainability.

26th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Evonik carbon black becomes Orion Engineered Carbons

Evonik Corporation’s divestiture of its carbon black business is expected to be complete by 1 August 2011, but with it will also come a name change. Announced earlier this year, Evonik divested itself of it Carbon Black Business Unit and sold it to affiliates of Rhone Capital and Triton. According to the company, the new business will be known as Orion Engineered Carbons. All of the silica-based products (Aerosil, Aeroxide, Acematt, Sipernat) will continue to be manufactured and sold by Evonik Inorganic Materials.

25th July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors