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New location for Bridgestone’s Shenyang plant confirmed

Bridgestone Corporation says it has acquired the land where its Shenyang, China truck and bus tyre plant will be relocated to. In accordance with Shenyang City development policies, which were revised following the urbanisation of the area surrounding the Bridgestone (Shenyang) Tire Co., Ltd plant, production will be moved to the Shenyang Chemical Industry Park. The new site will encompass approximately 395,000 square metres and relocation will involve a total investment of US$99.9 million.

18th January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin survey shows UK resistance still strong against winter tyres

With temperatures sinking well below freezing and roads around the country dusted with snow, Michelin has found that many UK motorists are still resistant to fitting cold weather tyres to their vehicles. In a survey of motorists, the manufacturer found that 13 per cent of drivers claim not to know of winter tyres’ existence, while even those who may consider fitting cold weather tyres to their vehicle are put off by the cost and inconvenience of having to change their tyres.

17th January 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Americas announces new human resources boss

On 14 December Bridgestone Americas gave word of its recent appointment of a new head of Human Resources. Darrin Rohr was appointed to the role of chief human resource officer, effective 26 November. He succeeds Patti James in this position; James now serves as Bridgestone America’s president of Shared Services, a post she accepted earlier this year.

17th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

November fall for CV registrations

Commercial vehicle registrations fell by 15.9 per cent in November to 22,860 units; year-to-date figures were down 5 per cent to 265,959. Truck registrations declined by 13.7 per cent to 3,885 units in the month, but the rolling year figure is up 12.6 per cent to 46,734 units.

10th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Corghi wins Italian Mechatronic award

The sixth annual Club Meccatronica Award has been awarded to Italian company Corghi SpA for its R.E.M.O. (Robotic Equipment for Measuring by Optics) clampless wheel aligner, the first ever wheel alignment system to utilise artificial vision and 3D wheel scanning technology to measure toe-in. The prize-giving ceremony was held on 8 November at Valli Theatre in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The prize was accepted on behalf of Corghi by company president Giulio Corghi.

22nd November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin OE on Gulfstream G280

Aircraft manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation has chosen Michelin’s Air X radial as original equipment on its newest super mid-size business jet, the G280. Commenting on the supply deal, Bob Pointon, director of original equipment for the Michelin Aircraft Tire Company, said: “Michelin is proud to be the tyre of choice on the new G280. Michelin is committed to providing innovation and safety. Our radial tyres are designed to provide a long tyre life and exceptional performance.”

22nd November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Trade Garage Equipment kept busy at garage equipment show

Trade Garage Equipment report that the company was very busy during the MechanEx show at Sandown Park in November, where directors Keiron Mortlock and Rob Lovesy answered sales and technical questions throughout the show.

21st November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone OE for latest Mazda 6

Bridgestone Corporation reports it is supplying its Turanza T001 as standard equipment for the new Mazda 6 (also known as the Atenza) in a number of markets. The Turanza T001 is being supplied in sizes 225/55R17 97V and 225/45R19 92W. In announcing the OEM supply deal on 20 November, Bridgestone commented that the Turanza brand offers “an excellent blend of performance and comfort.” In addition, the tyre maker says the Turanza T001 provides “excellent traction in both wet and dry – features that are well-suited for the performance of the new Mazda Atenza/Mazda 6.”

21st November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Luxury travel fleet to fit Michelin cold weather tyres

Ellisons Travel is fitting Michelin cold weather tyres to its entire fleet this winter. While the company has fitted winter tyres from a variety of manufacturers for more than 20 years, this is the first time it has selected Michelin cold weather tyres exclusively for its fleet of 42 cars and 25 luxury coaches and people carriers.

20th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

YTC Promotes Hamaya to COO

Tire Review reports that Takayuki Hamaya has been promoted to COO of Yokohama Tire Corp, effective 19 November. Hamaya will also retain his position as company executive vice president and CFO. In his additional role, Hamaya will be responsible for US tyre sales in all segments, accounting and finance, corporate planning, supply chain and operations, and internal audit.

20th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin rewards long-standing Stoke employees

Michelin Tyre has held an awards ceremony at Crewe Hall, Cheshire celebrating its UK employees with 25 and 40 years of service. The event took place on Friday 16 November and was attended by staff and friends. There were 23 recipients of the Long Service Awards; 14 who have been with the Company for 25 years, and nine who have reached the 40 year milestone. The staff members are from various roles, ranging from factory workers and commercial teams through to group services.

20th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Any chance of a lift?

On 15th November a team of gym members from East Sussex smashed two Guinness World Records for the number of people inside both a classic Mini and a 2012 MINI.
28 flexible ladies crammed their way into the MINI Hatch at Potters Fields Park, London as part of the eighth annual Guinness World Records day. The team broke their own previous record of 27 people, which they set in Eastbourne last year.

15th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

TGI supports Movember 2012

In the USA, Tire Group International has joined the Movember 2012 movement and is challenging all men team members, associates and customers to grow their Mo’s (moustaches) for the month of November to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, specially prostate and testicular cancer initiatives.

12th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear to present at Goldman Sachs Industrials Conference

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced that it will webcast its presentation at the 2012 Goldman Sachs Industrials Conference in Boston on November 13. During the presentation Darren R Wells, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will provide a business overview and discuss the company’s strategies.

8th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Firestone boosting farming efficiency at EIMA

Firestone is presenting its latest agricultural tyre innovations at the EIMA 2012 agricultural fair in Bologna between 7-11 November. The brand says its 201sqm stand (Hall 36, A11) presents the three pillars of Firestone’s business approach to the agricultural industry: its tyre innovations, Agri Point, the Europewide network of agricultural tyre service professionals, and E-tools to “make the farmer’s life easier”, such as its new tyre pressure smart-phone application.

7th November 2012/by Tyrepress Editors