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Goodyear Launches Licensed Product Kiosk at Retail Stores

Using its network of retail stores as a licensing proving ground, Goodyear Tire & Rubber has begun the installation of free-standing, licensed product kiosks at 65 Goodyear Auto Service Centers and 118 Just Tires locations across the United States. The Goodyear kiosk is a metal structure with flexible shelving to allow for multiple configurations depending on product mix. Initial installation is scheduled to take place between October 15 and the end of October and is, according to Goodyear’s manager of licensed products Bob Paciulan, part of a broader future retail distribution plan for its licensed products.

“The more than 60 licensees that currently produce products carrying the Goodyear name realise how valuable our retail network is for showcasing their products with the compelling Goodyear nameplate,” said Paciulan. “This is the first time that Goodyear licensed products are being offered at Goodyear retail locations and we hope that this direction encourages additional licensing agreements with companies that produce high-quality merchandise and want to tap into our consumer distribution capability.” The new kiosks will offer 22 distinctive products ranging from air compressors to floor mats and air pressure gauges, produced by licensees and carrying the Goodyear name. Product prices range from US$2 to $40.

16th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Poland Logistics Centre to Employ 1,000

A thousand new staff will be taken on by Michelin Poland when its logistics and production centre in Olsztyn, in the country’s northeast, is completed. The £180 million facility, being constructed on a 50,000 square metre site, will serve production in the domestic market, the rest of Europe and in North America.

Michelin’s growth in Poland has been made easier through the granting of a couple of concessions; the town of Olsztyn gave Michelin a 99-year lease on an 82 hectare site in early 2005, for which the tyremaker pays a sum of 100,000 zloty (£18,650) per month. That same year the Polish government implemented a number of tax rebates for the company and approved an aid package valued at around £11 million.

12th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

PCL to Show New Mobile N2 Unit at SEMA

Looking for the latest in nitrogen inflation? Perhaps you should make a pit stop at PCL’s booth (35428) at SEMA. Headlining this year’s show is Accura Mobile – a brand new portable Nitrogen (N2) tyre inflation cart.

Featuring the same accuracy as the rest of PCL’s Accura range, Accura Mobile features an N2 “convert and purge” of air inflated tyres and a “top-up” of nitrogen inflated tyres. It can be used with either an N2 bottle or generator. With six hose outlets for multi tyre inflation it can provide high speed on site or off site inflation and is especially designed for US applications.

11th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Zeppelin Acquires Chronos Richardson’s MPS Division

Zeppelin Silos & Systems GmbH (Friedrichshafen) has acquired Chronos Richardson’s Materials Processing Systems (MPS) division located in Nottingham, UK establishing a new subsidiary in the city. With the consent of the Antitrust Commission Zeppelin’s acquisition of the “Conveying, Dosing and Weighing and Control Technology” product portfolios from the British manufacturer Chronos Richardson has been completed.

According to the company’s the complementary skills of Zeppelin & Chronos will be beneficial for the future development of the important tyre and rubber manufacturing segment. The control technologies, for which Chronos set recognised technical standards, are expected to complete Zeppelin’s product portfolio and the company says the new enterprise will also become a trend-setter for research and development in various industrial sectors in the future. (The world’s largest test centre for the handling of bulk solids including two purpose built research plants (one for pellets and one for powder) is located at the Zeppelin facility in Friedrichshafen, Germany).

11th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Mannino Leaves PTNA

After 25 years of service with Pirelli Tyre S.p.A., Guy Mannino, President of Pirelli Tire North America (PTNA) has decided to leave the company to pursue other professional interests. Mannino began his career in 1982 and embarked on series of international management assignments with the Pirelli Power Transmission Division. In 1993, he joined the Tire Division and held management positions in Italy, Venezuela and the United States.

Hugh Pace, Chairman & CEO PTNA will assume leadership for all business and commercial operations in addition to his current executive role.

Under Mannino’s leadership, PTNA relocated its corporate headquarters to Rome, Georgia, built a state-of-the-art MIRS manufacturing facility, and expanded its national distribution network.

Pirelli Tire North America extended its gratitude to Mannino for his many contributions to the company and wishes him and his family personal and professional success.

8th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Chinese Carmakers Flocking to Detroit Show

(Akron/Tire Review) The North American International Auto Show in Detroit will take on more of an international flavor in 2008 as five Chinese automotive companies – including four automakers – plan displays there.

While no Chinese car companies are ready to sell products in North America as yet, Geely International Corp., Changfeng Motor Group, China America Cooperative Automotive Inc. (Chamco), BYD Auto Co. and Li Shi Guang Ming Auto Design Co. will all have booth space at the event.

The NAIAS will be open to the public from January 19-27.

8th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Loadstar is Sri Lanka’s single largest exporter

On September 28, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Solideal Loadstar won three gold awards at the country’s 15th Annual Export Awards, conducted by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE). The awards were: “Most Outstanding Exporter – Industry Rubber Products Extra Large category”; “Most Outstanding Exporter – Industry Rubber Products”; and “Most Outstanding Exporter – Overall Winner”.

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) has been hosting the prestigious Export Awards Ceremony since 1993 in an effort to recognize and reward export excellence in Sri Lanka. Over the past 15 years, the number of entries has risen from 19 to 132. Applicants were judged on overall net export turnover, export growth, product and market diversification, export values by principal markets, new products introduced, and special certifications.

“Our team in Solideal Loadstar deserves these awards for their hard work and commitment. Worldwide, the Solideal group’s connection to Sri Lanka is a source of pride, especially the great contribution to the economy and the country’s reputation for quality products,” said Cesar Clemente, CEO of the Solideal Group.

8th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Acquisition of Oliver Rubber Completed

Michelin North America announced on October 5 the completion of its acquisition of the Oliver Rubber Company from Cooper Tire & Rubber. Oliver, which produces tread rubber and retreading equipment, will now operate as a subsidiary of Michelin North America, Inc.

The US Federal Trade Commission granted an early termination of the standard waiting period for the transaction allowing the acquisition, which included a cash purchase price of US$69 million, to proceed.

This latest acquisition complements Michelin’s tread manufacturing capacity and extends, via the Oliver dealer network, the commercial reach of Michelin’s services throughout North America’s growing retreading market. In 2005 Michelin announced a major expansion of its tread manufacturing facility in Covington, Georgia and, earlier this year, the opening of a new tread manufacturing facility in Querétaro, Mexico.

8th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Heads onto the Field as Official NFL Tyre

Tyre sponsorship of motorsport events is nothing new but ‘official tyres’ are generally less common in sporting codes that don’t actually involve the use of cars. However the absence of vehicles has proven no handicap to the National Football League (NFL) in the US, who has signed Bridgestone up as its first “Official Tire of the National Football League.”

The multi-year marketing and promotional agreement between the NFL and Bridgestone Firestone North America will see the Bridgestone brand involved in a number of promotional opportunities including title sponsorship of the first regular season NFL game to be played outside of North America.

Under the agreement, BFNT and the Bridgestone brand will join with the powerful NFL brand through numerous exclusive promotional opportunities, including title sponsorship of the first-ever regular season NFL game to be played outside North America. The game, known as the Bridgestone International Series, will be played on October 28 between the New York Giants and the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium.

5th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

County Council to Consider Tax Break for Michelin Expansion

(Akron/Tire Review – Independent Mail) Michelin North America is seeking tax incentives from Anderson County (South Carolina) for a $25 million investment in its Starr and Sandy Springs facilities. The Anderson County Council is expected to consider a 10-year extension of a fee-in-lieu-of tax agreement that was originally approved in 1988. The investment will include equipment upgrades, but the agreement does not specify how many new jobs would be created. A company spokesperson could not be reached for comment on October 1.

In August, the tyremaker announced it planned to invest $350 million to improve and expand all of its major manufacturing facilities in South Carolina during the next four years. The company said it would add about 100 manufacturing jobs to its facilities in Anderson, Greenville, Lexington and Spartanburg counties. Michelin officials have not said how those jobs, which will be phased in as plants add capacity, will be divided among its South Carolina plants. Michelin’s Anderson County facilities employ about 880 people.

Michelin officials have said the expansion is being fuelled by several factors, including a new military contract and increased demand for X One tyres and Earthmover tyres.

2nd October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

BFG Reups With SCORE as Official Tire

(Akron/Tire Review) Michelin North America has signed an extension agreement to keep its BFGoodrich brand as the official tyre of the SCORE International and Desert Racing Series. The new agreement runs through the 2018 racing season, MNA said.

“BFGoodrich Tires has become synonymous with off-road desert racing through its support of SCORE International and we are excited that they are continuing their efforts and service to off-road racing professionals and amateur competitors,” said Sal Fish, SCORE president and CEO.

“SCORE International and its desert racing series has been the perfect platform for BFGoodrich to develop the world’s toughest off-road tyres while supporting the sport’s most distinguished competitors,” said Todd Steen, motorsports marketing manager for MNA’s BFGoodrich unit. “We’re thrilled to support SCORE International and its associated off-road events which showcase the heritage and accomplishments of our products at the highest levels.”

1st October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Name Change for Shanghai Tyre and Rubber Group

In the US China Manufacturers Alliance, LLC (CMA) has announced that its parent company, Shanghai Tyre and Rubber (Group) Co., Ltd (STRC) has changed its corporate holding company’s name to Double Coin Holdings, Ltd., to consolidate corporate identity behind the company’s most recognisable and valuable asset, the Double Coin brand. Double Coin Holdings, Ltd is the holding corporation for several tyre related business units including CMA.

China Manufacturers Alliance, LLC will continue to operate under the same name for the foreseeable future, as they have developed strategic customers to whom they provide products that are outside Double Coin Holdings product line up. CMA has built recognition since 1997 for providing a seamless link between strategic manufacturing in China and North America.

Company officials said: “Double Coin branded products will continue to be the marketing focus for CMA. They reflect our flagship brand and have global recognition.” The Double Coin brand of products is sold in over 90 countries worldwide and has been accepted as an OEM product in both North America and China.

28th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli NA Finalist in Governor’s International Awards

Pirelli Tire North America has been recognized as a finalist in a series of awards for its investment in Rome, Georgia. The Governor of Georgia and the World Trade Center Atlanta have continued the historic Georgia tradition of the Governor’s International Awards honouring companies, educational programmes and individuals who have promoted and developed international business in the state. The implementation of the company’s Modular Integrated Robotized System is said to have been particularly influential in the decision making process. In selecting candidates the committee considers unique aspects of the investment, the foundation the investment provides for future business and the impact of the investment on the community.

27th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

PTNA Raise Passenger/LT Prices

Pirelli Tire North America (PTNA) is raising prices in the United States by an average of five per cent for all passenger and light truck tyres. According to a company statement the price increase comes in response to increasing raw material, energy and logistic costs. The exact amount of the increase will vary by product line and/or size. New prices will take effect on 1 November 2007.

26th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli NA Appoints New Motorcycle VP

Scott Griffin, formerly of Maxxis, will succeed Mark Wilhelm as Vice President of the motorcycle business unit at Pirelli Tire North America. Mr. Griffin will commence his role at the beginning of October. “On behalf of Pirelli, I would like to thank Mark for his contribution to our growth and success in North America and we wish him well in his new role in Europe,” commented Chairman & CEO of Pirelli Tire North America, Hugh Pace. “I look forward to Scott Griffin joining our team as his tenure and experience in the motorcycle tire industry is a major plus for our strategy in North America.”

26th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors