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Toyo renews NASA partnership

Toyo Tire U.S.A. has announced it will continue as the official tyre of NASA. For those scratching their heads at this point, the NASA Toyo is connected to is the National Auto Sport Association rather than the space agency; continuing a relationship that began in 2002 when the Proxes Ra1 was first chosen as the spec tyre for select racing classes, Toyo has renewed its agreement with NASA through 2015. In addition, Toyo Tires returns as the title sponsor of the NASA Championships.

6th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook secures first BMW OE with Ventus Prime²

BMW has selected Hankook’s Ventus Prime² for several of its 1 Series models. The Hankook tyre will be fitted to the 116i, 118i, 116d and 118d in size 195/55 R16V. The upmarket 120d will also receive the Ventus Prime², in size 205/55 R 16W. The 1 Series fitment is Hankook’s first OEM deal with the German vehicle manufacturer.

2nd December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear shoots sponsorship goal with Juventus deal

Goodyear Dunlop has made its debut on the football sponsorship pitch by signing an agreement with Italian team Juventus. On 24 November the tyre maker entered a deal with the Serie A team that covers the current season.

30th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti partners MLS in US schools Solar Project

Continental Tire has joined Major League Soccer’s community outreach initiative and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation to provide a $50,000 solar installation to a school in the community of MLS Cup 2011 winner, the LA Galaxy, as part of the Bonneville Environmental Foundation Solar 4R Schools program, reports Tire Review. “We are thrilled to be working with MLS W.O.R.K.S and BEF to put a solar installation in a school in the hometown of the LA Galaxy, MLS Cup champions,” said Travis Roffler, director of marketing, Continental Tire.

29th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Marangoni cuts ContiTread ties in the Americas

Marangoni and Continental have ended their ContiTread partnership – at least in the Americas. In a joint statement, Continental Tire the Americas and Marangoni Tread North America explained that Marangoni will no longer manufacture ContiTread products for markets in the Americas, a move that will give both companies the scope to pursue their own growth goals within the region. The decision does not apply to cooperation between Continental and Marangoni in other global regions, the statement added.

25th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tractamotors celebrates 25 years with Hankook in Ireland

In November, Hankook Tyre UK marks quarter of a century of working in partnership with Irish tyre wholesaler Tractamotors Ltd. At a commemorative event organised for Tractamotors, Hankook Tyre UK managing director Tony Lee stated “it gives us great pleasure to celebrate such a successful and highly valued partnership with Tractamotors. Broth brands have grown considerably over the past 25 years and we hope that our partnership will go from strength to strength in the years to come.”

23rd November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre makers get behind US college basketball

College basketball seems to be a popular current choice for sponsorship deals in the US, with two tyre makers announcing plans to support tournaments. Hankook Tire America stated on 17 November that it would advertise during nine men’s tournaments during November and December, while Continental Tire the Americas reported it has been named title sponsor for two marquee college basketball tournaments, the Las Vegas Invitational and the Las Vegas Classic.

22nd November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pallmann, GMN begin recycling machinery JV

German machine manufacturer the Pallmann Group and Spanish tyre recycler Gestión Mediambiental de Neumáticos – otherwise known as GMN – have begun a partnership for developing, building and selling complete tyre shredding and reprocessing plants. These products will be marketed under the Ecotrec name and encompass all modules necessary for recycling car and truck tyres; these include Pallmann’s shredders (the Lion and Tiger units), granulators (Panther), and separators (Eco-Sep), as well as complete conveyor and control technology, including appropriate know-how. Initially the companies will focus on marketing the product line in Europe and North America.

21st November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Hunter balancer and changer combination – a ‘perfect partnership’

With some standard wheel balancers tricky vibration issues, which may lead to low level background vibration and poor ride quality, are candidates for the ‘too hard basket’. Not so with the Hunter Road Force Balancer (GSP9700); according to distributor Pro-Align, this unit is the only wheel balancer available capable of solving such difficult problems. The GSP9700’s effectiveness in tackling vibration issues begins with the start of the balance process, at which time a load roller is used to apply up to 700 kilograms to the wheel and tyre in order to locate stiff spots within the tyre wall.

18th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Mitas shod Fendt tractor on show at Agritechnica

In a move demonstrating Mitas recent efforts to elevate its brand to the level of a premium OE tyre, the company supplied AGCO with Mitas AC tyres, 270/80R32 (front) displayed for fitment on the company's Fendt 210 Vario tractor for row-crop application on its Agritechnica stand.

17th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

RacingAGE promoting ‘race quality’ Fasep range

According to RacingAGE, a division of Automotive Garage Equipment Limited, Fasep wheel balancers are now widely seen as the "must have" wheel balancer in motorsport circles. The Alvechurch-based supplier of the Italian brand says nothing comes close to the Fasep B212 in terms of build quality, accuracy, speed and price. “Although they may seem expensive compared to the many wheel balancers coming out of the far east at the moment, you certainly would not be able to trust one of those lesser makes to balance 2000 wheels in 24 hours of desert heat,” commented a RacingAGE representative.

16th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Starco prepares for ‘new generation’ of Schaad management

In recent years agricultural implement manufacturers have developed a range of modern implements and tractors that often demand wheels and tyres specifically designed and manufactured for the application. Starco recognised this trend some years ago and has focused on providing a comprehensive range of wheel and tyre solutions, including its own tyre brand. It has also strengthened its position within the sector through acquisitions of and strategic partnerships with specialist manufacturing companies.

10th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin sells Hankook shares for ‘12% discount’

Michelin is said to have sold some 15.2 million of its Hankook Tire shares for 623 billion won (£346.6 million) after announcing its intention to divest its 9.98 per cent stake in the Korean tyre maker. The accepted share price, says Hong Kong-based publication Finance Asia, was 12 per cent lower than the stock’s November 8 close price of 46,650 won per share and far below the indicative price range of 43,000-45,000 won.

9th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Phase 2 of Trelleborg, New Holland ‘Blue Power’ project launched

Trelleborg and New Holland have reported the initial success of their joint Blue Power tractor project and announced an extension of their partnership. This next step in the two companies’ collaboration centres upon a new joint advertising campaign – titled “The Blue Butterfly” – and dedicated website, www.trelleborg-newholland.com.

8th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

China’s Doublestar, Del-Nat sign US distribution deal

Tire Review reports that China’s Qingdao Doublestar Industrial Co. Ltd. is opening its first warehouse and distribution center in the US, with an assist by Del-Nat Tire Corp. Executives from both companies were in the city of Memphis on November 5 to sign an agreement whereby Qingdao Doublestar will warehouse and distribute Doublestar brand medium radial truck tires from Del-Nat’s facility in South Memphis.

7th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors