How does motorsport engineering influence series development and vice versa? This question will be at the heart of the Global Motorsports Congress to be held in Frankfurt on 17 and 18 November.
Researchers and developers from throughout the world of motorsport and series development will attend the two-day event in Germany.
(Akron/Tire Review) Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. is raising prices on all of its commercial tyres by as much as 8 per cent as of 1 November. The Cypress, California-based tyre company said prices on its line of medium truck tires would increase by 5 per cent, while prices on its OTR tyres would be increased by 8 per cent.
Vellco has been short listed as one of three finalists by the York Evening Press as Environmental Business of the Year and will shortly be visited by an independent judging assessor at their headquarters in Weaverthorpe, North Yorkshire. The winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony at the Voltigeur Suite at York racecourse on 17 November.
ArvinMeritor, Inc announced today that it plans to move the shock and strut portion of its manufacturing operations from the Chickasha, Oklahoma, US facility to its plant in Queretaro, Mexico.
(Akron/Tire Review) Reuters reported this morning that Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) will raise prices on its branded, associate and private brand tyres by as much as 8 per cent as of 1 November. The increase covers the US and Canada, and the company’s Bridgestone, Firestone and Dayton brands.
Duke Nishiyama, BFNAT president, said in a statement: “Our tyre companies are facing dramatic increases in raw material costs. Unfortunately, these dramatic raw material cost increases simply cannot be offset by the enhanced efficiencies and increased productivity that we have implemented at all levels of our company.”
Members of the NTDA’s Northern Ireland region are planning a charity “Tyre Push” to raise money for a Children’s Hospice and to increase awareness of the industry’s 3mm campaign.
The push will commence at Northwest Tyres in Londonderry on the 12th September and will conclude on the 12th November, taking in as many member depots as possible.
Dick Johnson, chief executive of Goodyear Dunlop, has been confirmed as the guest speaker at the NTDA’s Tyre Wholesalers annual lunch in November.
The annual meeting will again be held at the Raven Hotel in Droitwich on 23rd November. It will be attended by over 100 members of the Wholesalers Group, tyre manufacturers, retail chain management and the officers of the NTDA.
Bridgestone is to extend its steel cord Metalpha plant in Clarksville, America. The tyre manufacturer is investing $45 million in the expansion according to company spokesman Dan McDonough.
Around 127, 365 square foot will be added to the site, along with $31 million of new equipment. The fast-track project is scheduled to be completed in November.
Bridgestone Americas Holding has 38 facilities in North and South America. The company was formed in 1990 when Bridgestone U.S.A. merged with Firestone.
Goodyear Europe’s CEO Mike Roney is to become the new chief executive of distribution and outsourcing group Bunzl PLC.
Currently a non-executive director of the company Roney will take over from Anthony Habgood as of 1 November. Company chairman, Habgood, took on the executive role after the unexpected withdrawal of CEO-designate Christoph Sander in June.
As the automotive accessories industry grows and assumes even greater importance in both the U.S. and world markets, several automakers have made commitments to participate in the SEMA Show scheduled for November 1-4, 2005, in Las Vegas.
The event will be especially significant as 14 original equipment manufacturer (OEM) brands – the highest number of OEM participants in SEMA Show history – will join with their partners in the specialty auto parts industry. In addition to OEM vehicle displays, the participating automakers will give SEMA members unparalleled access to technical data and a hands-on look at the vehicles that provide the basis for SEMA members’ products
The NTDA is to run a nationwide series of health and safety “talk-ins” designed to help members get up to speed on new recommendations and legislation affecting tyre retails premises.Supported by the Health and Safety executive and local authorities, the meetings will feature presentations from local inspectors on what to expect when premises are visited by HSE inspectors, as well as detailed information on the new recommendations on manual handling.
As the automotive accessories industry grows and assumes even greater importance in both the U.S. and world markets, several automakers have made commitments to participate in the SEMA Show scheduled for November 1-4, 2005, in Las Vegas.
The event will be especially significant as 14 original equipment manufacturer (OEM) brands – the highest number of OEM participants in SEMA Show history – will join with their partners in the specialty auto parts industry. In addition to OEM vehicle displays, the participating automakers will give SEMA members unparalleled access to technical data and a hands-on look at the vehicles that provide the basis for SEMA members’ products.
(Akron/Tire Review) Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) is preparing for the winter months ahead with size additions to the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22 RFT, Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25, Bridgestone Blizzak DM-Z3 and Winterforce tyre lines.
(Akron/Tire Review) SEMA has announced that car junkie and “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno will perform at the 2005 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, on the 3 November, alongside the forthcoming SEMA Show. The banquet will be held at the Las Vegas Hilton Center.
Leno has been a frequent SEMA Show visitor and has exhibited his own cars at the event. “SEMA has had the pleasure of displaying some of Jay’s extensive car collection in the past, now we are fortunate enough to have his extensive talent at the awards banquet,” said Mitch Williams, SEMA’s incoming chairman of the board. Tickets for general attendees will become available after 15 August on a first come, first serve basis.
Trade stockists are being offered a £2,000 incentive to participate in Hella’s 2005 Battery Plan, with qualifying orders receiving a Midtronics GR1 Battery Management Centre and printer completely free of charge. The offer is part of an aggressive campaign which also includes a package of extended credit terms, merchandise and display materials, price stability, rebates for high-achieving distributors and an extended and rationalised product offer.
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