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Tyre industry pioneers, Michelin has a long history. Having begun in 1889, Michelin is now the second-largest tyre manufacturer in the world after Bridgestone and larger than both Goodyear and Contineantal.

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Premium tyre manufacturers taking the lead in Russia

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It is apparent that the Russian tyre market is one of the most vibrant and emerging in Europe. Not only is this market, with a volume of 40 million passenger car tyres (replacement market) among the largest of the world (and soon will even overtake the German tyre market, traditionally Europe’s strongest), the position of market players in the competitive environment that is the Russian tyre market is changing, and new players are taking over from the well-established. While Russian tyre manufacturers are struggling to position themselves and their products in the profitable branded market segments, companies such as Nokian Tyres and Continental, along with Bridgestone, Michelin and Goodyear continue to dominate the game with their premium and secondary tyre brands (e.g. Gislaved from Continental). These manufacturers are successful in increasing their relevance to the Russian tyre market to a large extent because they benefit from controlled distribution, as the example of Nokian shows.

6th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Investing $6.8 Million to Lower Rolling Resistance

Legislation, environmental concerns and the spiralling cost of fuel is placing an ever-increasing pressure on vehicle and components manufacturers to make their products less polluting and more fuel efficient. Tyre manufacturers are not exempt from this broad-based demand, and to keep ahead of the game Michelin is investing US$6.8 million into a research and development project focusing on further improving vehicle fuel economy by reducing tyre rolling resistance. The funds will support the company’s US based research efforts in South Carolina and include a $1.9 million research contract with Clemson University and its International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). The work, says Michelin, will begin immediately and have a three-year duration.

5th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Cambrian Tyres Launches New Website

2008 sees the launch of a new Cambrian Tyres website (www.cambriantyres.co.uk). According to the company, the site enables consumers to enquire about their nearest stockist and dealers can have access to the latest special offers, trade only data and resources; whilst all visitors can see the latest news from all seven brands along with videos, fitment guides and lots more.

Cambrian Tyres, one of the leading UK motorcycle tyre distributors, says it continues to offer its dealer’s “unsurpassed exclusive special offers” and unrivalled customer service. According to the company, this is down to the company’s bulk buying power capabilities and a dealer-centred philosophy. From our early days, our target of being a ‘one stop tyre shop’ for dealers has been realised as we have become the leading purchaser of each of the big seven tyre brands to the UK motorcycle market.

4th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Gets OE on Russian Toyotas

Groupe Michelin will be the OE tyre supplier for Toyota Camry saloons produced at Toyota’s new plant near St. Petersburg, Russia. Michelin did not disclose where those tyres will be made, but it is expected the OE tyres will be produced at Michelin’s joint venture plant near Moscow. (Tire Review/Akron)

31st January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Advanced ID Launches ‘Life of Tyre’ Programme

Advanced ID Corporation has announced the launch of two new innovations, one of which is being spearheaded by the company it acquired last year, UK based Pneu-Logic. On January 30 the company stated that it, together with Patch Rubber Company, has launched the industry’s first “guaranteed life of tyre” program. The tyre identification solution, which uses Advanced ID’s UHF RFID Tire Tag and Patch Rubber’s rubber patch technology, will have its public debut at the Truck Maintenance Council 2008 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Florida between February 4 and 7.

“Advanced ID and Myers’ Patch Rubber Company are pleased to introduce the world’s first retro-fit UHF tag solution that will remain on the tyre throughout the tyre’s casing life,” said Dan Finch, president and CEO of Advanced ID. “With the recent introduction of Advanced ID’s low cost PR500 UHF tag readers, we are confident that this necessary and affordable solution will take tyre tracking and management to a new level.”

31st January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Putting a Better Smile on Employees’ Faces

Michelin has reportedly began to provide its UK employees with a part-funded dental plan intended to counter ever-increasing National Health Service costs. According to the publication Employee Benefits, the company reviewed its existing cash plan last year, and asked staff whether a dental plan would be of interest. The response from employees was, Michelin decided, sufficient to implement such a scheme.

“The survey was to gauge how much interest there would be” said Michelin’s benefits manager Julie Lovett, “and we didn’t get a fantastic response but it was enough to get us a meaningful set of results, so that’s the route we are going down.” Employees have already been sent information about the dental plan.

30th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

From Tyres to Playgrounds With Charles Lawrence

Towards the end of last year Michelin signed a deal with Newark based recycling firm Charles Lawrence International, guaranteeing that, each year, a minimum of 6,000 tonnes of its truck tyres will be used to make children’s play and sports surfaces. Each week some 200 tonnes of material are to be shipped from Michelin in Dundee and Ballymena to the Nottinghamshire recycler.

The deal is a mutually beneficial one, as Charles Lawrence International managing director Roger Hicks explains: “The formal agreement to take 6,000 tonnes of Michelin tyres per year comes after extensive trialling and a lot of discussion. We needed to be sure we could take a consistent amount of tyres each week so that we had a secure supply of materials and so Michelin could find other uses for the old tyres we can’t use – which I know they have done. The figure is a minimum standard and we would realistically expect to be taking at least 10,000 tonnes per year.”

29th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin to Double CV Show Stand Size this Year

Michelin has reported that the stand it has booked (8-340) for this year’s CV Show in April will be twice the size of last year’s. Michelin’s stand will publicise the UK launch of its new 255/60 R19.5 and 205/65 R 17.5 MaxiTrailer tyres as well as a range of other products. The firm says that all of the tyres on show will include its patented Durable Technologies, which it describes as “a series of innovations that set new performance standards for customers.” Tyres & Accessories has also seen a preview of ATS Euromaster’s, the French manufacturer’s retail equity, show stand. The ATSE stand represents another significant investment and is apparently taking on a “green” theme this year with carbon neutral invitations and recycled tyre-based flooring.

29th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Cementing a Commitment to Recycling

From time to time words are spoken about the role tyre manufacturers and wholesalers do – or should – play in the full life cycle of the products they sell. The accepted consensus is for a greater level of responsibility, a role most parties have readily accepted. Michelin, the world’s second largest tyre manufacturer, was one of the first companies off the mark in the UK in terms of meeting this obligation, and its joint venture facility for the processing of end of life tyres – Sapphire Energy Recovery – is now in its eighth year of operation.

28th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Blackcircles.com Adds Autocar Tyre Tests to Website

In partnership with Autocar Magazine, Blackcircles.com has entered into a partnership with Autocar Magazine that will enable the online tyre retailer to offer exclusive online video reviews of leading tyre brands. The video reviews will cover tests of numerous premium brands including Continental, Goodyear, Michelin, Bridgestone and Pirelli.

Blackcircles.com reports it is “delighted” to be partnering with the word’s first automotive magazine, and believes the impartial tests will help its customers make the correct and safe choice when selecting new tyres. The Autocar tests involve a series of categories, such as wet and dry braking and wet and dry handling. Motorists are able to access the video reviews by visiting www.blackcircles.com/tyretests.

28th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Increasing its Share in Tigar Tyres by 30%

According to a report printed in French newspaper Les Echos, Michelin will gradually increase its share in Serbia’s Tigar Tyres from 64 per cent to 94 per cent. This enlarged stake will come through a 32.5 million euro investment in the manufacturer, who is currently part owned by the state of Serbia.

28th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin NA Chairman and President Micali to Retire

Jim Micali’s three-decade career with Michelin will draw to a close later this year. The company has announced the impending retirement of the Michelin North America chairman and president, who will hand over the reins to Richard (Dick) Wilkerson on August 15.

Joining the company in 1977, four years after graduating in law from Boston College Law School, Micali’s early career with Michelin saw him serve in a number of positions within the company’s legal department, including two assignments in France. In 1985 he was named general counsel and secretary for Michelin North America, and in 1990 he moved on to become executive vice president of the North American legal and finance functions. Micali has served in his current role since 1996. Following his retirement, Micali will act as a consultant for Michelin North America and for several companies based in South Carolina.

23rd January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Releases Latest UK Guide

Gastronomes take note – Friday January 25 is the launch date for the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2008. Priced at £15.99 (€23.20 in the Republic of Ireland), this year’s guide includes 15 new one-star restaurants, and making the list of ‘Rising Stars’ for 2008 are five establishments tipped for one star and three that are serious contenders for two. There are also 33 new Bib Gourmand establishments, offering ‘good food at moderate prices’ – three courses for less than £28 (€40 in Ireland).

The Guide’s editor, Derek Bulmer, says: “Informal dining, greater use of locally grown produce and seasonality are the trends evident in this year’s guide. Customers are demanding more information about food provenance and sustainability, and chefs are responding by rediscovering local ingredients.”

23rd January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

FIA GT Champion Biagi Thanks Michelin

Last year’s FIA GT world champion, Thomas Biagi, paid Michelin a visit on January 17 and thanked the Michelin teams for their contribution in 2007. During his visit to Clermont-Ferrand, Biagi visited the Ladoux testing tracks and Cataroux’ C2 and CX workshops. Following his participation in the building of a tyre, Biagi thanked the staff that came to greet him: “Thank you to all for all your work.” Thanks to you, I won the world championship. And now that I have seen you at work, I can guarantee you that I will more than ever trust my car’s tyres.”

Biagi won the GT1 category of the 2007 FIA GT Vitaphone Racing Team world championship in a Michelin fitted Maserati MC16.

22nd January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Fowler Welch Coolchain Gives Michelin the Thumbs Up

Specialist food distribution company Fowler Welch Coolchain has reported an increase in operating hours and less tyre related breakdowns after switching to a Michelin X-Terminal T tyre policy for its fleet of Terberg tugs. The company operates tugs across its five distribution hubs to move trailers on and off loading bays. The move to a Michelin policy follows a six-month tyre trial using a Terberg RT222 tug fitted with X-Terminal T tyres. This in-house trial saw the Michelin-shod tug carefully monitored, with weekly tyre inspections to check for wear and damage.

22nd January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors