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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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Update: ‘Look After Your Tyres and Your Tyres Will Look After You’

From January 2007 the Tyre Industry Council (TIC) will be known as TyreSafe. It also aims to raise its profile and will become a more proactively consumer-facing organisation. The news follows decisions from TIC director Peter Taylor and chairman, Brian Smith, to step down at the end of 2006. According to a statement released by the organisation, TyreSafe will “address the challenges facing the tyre industry and in particular the issues of corporate responsibility and duty of care legislation as they relate to tyres and their use.”

14th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Aiming for Number 1

In order to achieve his goal of taking Michelin to the number one spot in the UK two-wheel market by 2010, Michelin Tyre Plc’s head of Two-wheel Olivier Gros, has plans to overhaul the marketing and distribution of its premium level products. Perhaps the most eye catching announcement is the news that Michelin will release a new dual compound tyre, following the success of the Power Race and Pilot Power 2CT. T&A has seen a preview of the new sport touring tyre, which was exhibited at the Motorbike Trade Expo earlier in January. Details are sketchy at the moment, but external independent testing appears to suggest that the new dual compound tyre will last 10 per cent longer than any of its competitors. But how does the new product compare to the fuel saving and tread life characteristics of the company’s car and truck ranges?

13th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental to Increase Prices at Start of 2007

Continental AG has spoken of plans to increase passenger car, SUV and light truck tyre prices across Europe. A Continental spokesperson in Hanover declined to give further details of the price rise, but explained that the move had been forced upon the manufacturer by consistently high raw material prices. Continental’s raw material costs are expected to total 300 million euros this year.

13th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin to Extend Use of TPMS

Oxfordshire based Transense Technologies PLC has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Honeywell International Inc to extend the use of Transense’s Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

12th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Vettel Not Yet Burning Rubber

BMW-Sauber Formula One team test driver Sebastian Vettel has disclosed that he and the team are struggling to get their best out of the new Bridgestone tyres.

11th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

‘Look After Your Tyres and Your Tyres Will Look After You’

From January 2007 the Tyre Industry Council (TIC) will be known as TyreSafe, will raise its profile and will become a more proactively consumer-facing organisation. The news follows decisions from TIC director Peter Taylor and chairman, Brian Smith, to step down at the end of 2006.

TyreSafe has already received support and funding from influential companies including: ATS Euromaster, Continental Tyres, Cooper Tyres, Goodyear Dunlop, Hi-Q, Just Tyres, Kumho Tyres, Michelin, National Tyres & Autocare, Pirelli, Stapletons and Viking International. The organisation is also in talks with other well-known manufacturers, not to mention logistics and leasing companies.

8th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Fleet Extends Michelin Trial Following Promising Results

UK operator Elite Transport is set to carry out an extensive trial of two types of Michelin tyres on its newly delivered fleet of fifteen Volvo FH480 6×2 tractor units. This decision has been made in light of findings after a single tractor unit was fitted with Michelin Energy tyres for a period of fourteen months.

7th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Shares Rise on Back of Bandag Acquisition

Bridgestone shares rose three and a half per cent to 2,550 yen, the greatest gain in two months, after the tyremaker agreed to purchase retreaders Bandag Inc.

7th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Bandag Sold to Bridgestone for $1 billion

After several attempts they have now finally succeeded: Bandag Corporation heir, Martin Carver, has sold his and his mother’s majority stake in the company to Japanese tyre giant Bridgestone. It was probably high time for the American retreading specialist to make such a move, as in recent years they have been operating in a seemingly unfavourable environment. If Bridgestone had also chosen to go down the same path as Goodyear and Michelin, establishing its own equity retreading businesses, Bandag’s market environment could have been set to become even more unfavourable.

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7th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Bandag Sold to Bridgestone for $1 billion

After several attempts they have now finally succeeded: Bandag Corporation heir, Martin Carver, has sold his and his mother’s majority stake in the company to Japanese tyre giant Bridgestone. It was probably high time for the American retreading specialist to make such a move, as in recent years they have been operating in a seemingly unfavourable environment. If Bridgestone had also chosen to go down the same path as Goodyear and Michelin, establishing its own equity retreading businesses, Bandag’s market environment could have been set to become even more unfavourable.

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7th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Thumbs Up to Bridgestone

Toyota F1 driver Ralf Schumacher, brother of retired world champion Michael, has voiced his approval of the new 2007 Bridgestone tyres after testing at Spain’s Circuit de Catalunya.

Following Michelin’s withdrawal from Formula One all drivers will compete on Bridgestone tyres as of next year, and despite concerns raised by other drivers Schumacher stated that he was pleased with the tyres.

7th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Seeks Exemption from Indian Standards

At a meeting in New Delhi the French Government has sought to gain exemption from having to add the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) marking for to Michelin tyres in addition to their current e-marking.

7th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Alonso & Renault Ride Michelin to Victory

After eighteen strongly contested races Fernando Alonso, driving his Michelin-shod Renault, secured both Formula One world championship titles for 2006. Defending F1 world champion Renault began the defence of its title with a win in the season’s opening race in Bahrain. After placing second in Malaysia Alonso found himself back on the winner’s podium in Australia. This win was followed by subsequent victories in Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Silverstone, Canada and Suzuka.

4th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Receives Bolster Award

French tyre manufacturer Michelin has been honoured with a John Bolster Award for its contribution towards and success in motor racing. Pierre Dupasquier, Michelin’s former competition boss, received the trophy from former Grand Prix driver Carlos Reutemann.

4th December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Tigar Benefits From Michelin’s Commitment

Tigar, based in the Serbian town of Pirot, has a domestic market share of about 52 per cent. This strong foothold on the local market is at least partly due to technological support and know-how supplied by Michelin. At the same time the privately owned company sells a significant proportion of its annual production (3.2 million tyres) abroad. In particular France and the UK are important export markets for Tigar. Currently there are certain restructuring measures taking place in the company, which could also affect the future of the Tigar brand in the Michelin Corporation as well as the future of the factory itself.

1st December 2006/by Tyrepress Editors