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Port Says ‘No,’ Washington Tire Plant Plan on Hold

Commissioners at the Port of Ephrata in the US state of Washington have voted terminate negotiations with Washington Tire Corporations, which wanted to build a US$1 billion tyre manufacturing plant site there. The unanimous vote on September 20 to end talks came after WTC failed to respond to the Port’s request for proof of its status as a legitimate corporation in the state, and that its listed president Abraham Hengyucius had the legal authority to sign contracts.

23rd September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Eurotire Romania Achieves ISO9001-2008

Eurotire’s Romania manufacturing facility and its employees recently achieved ISO9001-2008 certification. The challenge of achieving ISO certification was heightened by the fact that the Romania facility is new and this was the first attempt at ISO certification there. Simtex-OC, the first private Romanian certification company to receive international accreditation to audit for the ISO9001-2008 Quality Management System, performed the audit.

22nd September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Titan Adds New Mining Haul Truck Tyre to Meet Industry Growth

Titan Tire has introduced a new 27.00R49-sized mining haul truck tyre to meet what it believes is increasing worldwide demand on the back of increased mining activity. The Titan DTE4 radial OTR tyre has a deep lug tread pattern to increase traction and longevity. A popular size for use in coal mining and quarry applications, the tyre is designed with an open tread pattern to promote self-cleaning.

21st September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Eurotire Opens Indonesian Office

New York-Based Eurotire Inc. has commenced operations at its new office in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. According to the company Balikpapan was selected by Eurotire for PT Eurotire Indonesia because of its strategic position in Indonesia’s central mining region. In addition to being Eurotire’s primary business office for Indonesia, this location also serves as Eurotire’s OTR tyre services and support centre for its local mining customers.

16th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Magna Tyres Goes Down Under

Netherlands-based OTR tyre producer Magna Group has entered the Australian earthmoving tyre market with the arrival of Magna Tyres Australia in partnership with ADG Global Supply Pty Ltd. What is clear is that Magna Tyres is set to provide the market with a new alternative to the big three tyre makers. And this is a significant change because this market reportedly has not seen any new competitors in decades. The official Australian launch was held today (15 September 2010) in Perth, with numerous tyres on display and the opportunity to meet the founders of the Magna Group from The Netherlands. The launch of Magna’s OTR and industrial tyre range is accompanied by the construction of a new website – www.magnatyres.com.au.

15th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Mitas Considering $50 million Investment in Czech Republic

Mitas a.s. has reportedly signed a “Declaration of Understanding” to build a new tyre production plant in the Czech Zlín Region, an essential step for the realization of the project. Contracts are said to be being drawn up currently. Mitas, a division of Czech Rubber Group CGS Tyres, is reportedly planning a 1 billion Czech koruny (£34 million, 40.65 million euros, US$53.73 million) investment in the Holešov Industrial Zone in the Czech Republic.

According to a Holešov Industrial Zone statement, the company is planning to build the plant at the end of next year and it will be fully operating in 2014. The site is expected to employ 500-550 people. The new factory will reportedly require 6.5 hectares of land, with the option for another 6 hectares. Mitas plans to produce mainly tyres agricultural tyres in Holešov. It has found several suitable places for realization of its intention, and finally it has been decided for Holešov.

15th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodway and Indag Consider Partnership Options

Goodway Rubber and Indag Rubber Ltd are considering their partnership options after signing a memorandum of understanding on 23 August. According to the document the companies are now considering “joint opportunities to…strengthen both parties’ market position in the rubber compounding and retreading industry.” The firms are expected to announce whether it is feasible for them to enter into a “strategic partnership” within six weeks of signing the memorandum.

13th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodway to Boost OTR Tyre Exports

Goodway Integrated Industries Bhd is aimining to increase exports of its off-the-road (OTR) tyres, following an agreement to enter into a joint business venture with World Rubber Trading, a Greece-based tyre distributor.

According reports in Malaysia’ Business Times, Goodway's 75 per cent owned subsidiary Bigwheel OTR Sdn Bhd and World Rubber Trading signed an agreement on 13 September, which will see the Greek company supply OTR tyre casings to Bigwheel for the production of retreaded tyres at its manufacturing plant in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.

13th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Eurotire Becomes Global PressurePro Distributor

Following the signing of a definitive agreement, Eurotire Inc. has become a global distributor for the PressurePro range of TPMS products produced by Advantage PressurePro. According to Advantage PressurePro, distribution of its TPMS product line is a “natural extension of Eurotire’s focus on providing their mining customers with the OTR tyre service and support tools they need to maximise tyre productivity.” The US headquartered company lists facilities in every continent amongst its worldwide operations.

9th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Titan Prices to Rise

Prices for Titan branded aftermarket OTR tyres will rise be approximately three to ten per cent when the company’s latest planned price increases are implemented on October 1, 2010. Titan Tire Corporation says this price adjustment will offset rising raw material, energy and transportation costs, and the company warns that “certain tyre prices” may rise in excess of ten per cent due to product realignment and positioning.

6th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

OTR to Promote ‘Tyre Hire’ Scheme at RWM

OTR Tyres Ltd is to exhibit at the Recycling and Waste Management Exhibition (RWM) again this year OTR to promote the benefits of OTR Tyre Hire, a service exclusively designed for the waste management industry in addition to the company’s range of new and retreaded solid, cushion and pneumatic tyres.

31st August 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti and Reifen Ihle Invest in ‘Strategic Components’

While in bygone years retreads were burdened with a reputation for inferiority in comparison to new tyres, over time this attitude has markedly changed. This is not only because the European ECE Regulations 108 and 109 have led to retreaders significantly increasing their focus on quality; haulage companies have also felt increasing environmental and economic pressure and this has made retreading products seem an increasingly attractive solution to operational problems. And demand typically creates a supply – one that ever more often comes from new tyre manufacturers. During a recent factory tour, Continental AG and German retreader Reifen Ihle GmbH revealed how supposed competitors can become harmonious partners.

24th August 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

JK Tyres Sales Up but Profits Down in Q1, 2010

JK Tyre & Industries, manufacturer of the JK Tyre, Vikrant and Tornel brands of tyre, has reported a 32 per cent increase in sales in the first quarter of the Indian financial year. In the three months to June 30, 2010, the company achieved a turnover of RS 12,729 million (£171.9 million) and an operating profit of Rs 730 million (£9.9 million). Net profit for the quarter was Rs 195.3 million (£2.6 million), down 52.1 per cent per cent year-on year.

16th August 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Hiring Staff as Luxembourg Production Increases

On Monday August 9 Goodyear officially ended the reduced working hours introduced at Goodyear’s tyre making facility in Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg during the recession. Following an extended freeze on new recruitment the company is now seeking new employees, report local media sources. Approximately 170 workers will be taken on in the near future, and the production of truck, OTR and agricultural tyres has now returned to 70 per cent capacity; in 2008 this figure fell to 40 per cent. Management anticipates the plant will reach full capacity again in two to three years’ time.

13th August 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Rösler Setting Up Schelkmann Retreading in Canada

Over the last few years the Rösler Group has focused intensely upon marketing its licensed Schelkmann retreading system internationally. Currently the sixth facility to utilise the system is being set up in the east Canadian province of New Brunswick. As company managing director Martin Rösler explained to Tyres & Accessories, construction work in Canada is progressing rapidly. Truck tyre retreader Pneu ABC Tires Inc. will commence the precure retreading of OTR tyres there by the middle of next year, with the bulk of output being delivered to Swiss mining company Xstrata, who extensively quarries resources in eastern Canada and is an existing ABC Pneu Tires customer. The project is being implemented through a 2.5 to three million euro investment.

13th August 2010/by Tyrepress Editors