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Bridgestone Poznan Plant Wins Ford Q1 Award

The Bridgestone factory in Poznan, Poland has received a Ford Q1 Award for the consistent high quality of its tyres. The Ford Q1 plaque and flag were received by Masayuki Sorioka, (managing director and president of Bridgestone Poznan) from Sven Wunstorf, STA Commodity senior engineer Ford Motor Company Europe, at a ceremony attended by staff in the Poznan plant on 27th August 2008.

Ford’s European Quality and Procurement Division awards Q1 ‘preferred quality status’ certification only to suppliers achieving a sustained level of excellence in customer satisfaction over a period of time, while also meeting agreed requirements in quality, productivity and service.

15th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin-Venturi Electric Vehicle to be Unveiled at Paris Show

On September 12 Michelin announced that it is working together with Monaco based Venturi Automobiles on the production of a new generation electric vehicle. The partnership, says Venturi, enables Michelin to demonstrate the capabilities of its latest innovations on a high-performance vehicle, while enabling the automotive manufacturer to produce a vehicle featuring unprecedented architecture, dynamic qualities and overall technological excellence.

15th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ to Build on First Year as BTCC Sponsor

As its first season as title sponsor draws to a close (the last race is on 21 September), HiQ is promising to build on its exciting three-year sponsorship of the British Touring Car Championship. According to the company, the sports bosses have praise the way in which HiQ have handled the image and representatives of the tyre retail chain say they will be coming back with even more initiatives when the 2009 campaign begins in April.

HiQ has been keen to interact with as many fans as possible during the season, in order to maximize its sponsorship of the sporting extravaganza. More than 2,000 supporters have made the most of the company’s fans’ forum events, which have taken place in towns around the UK before each race, featuring some of the stars of the circuits.

15th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Schaeffler Reaches 48.32% Continental ‘Takeover Target’

With its takeover offer acceptance period now over, and Schaeffler Group now in control of 48.32 per cent of Continental AG, the ball bearing maker is already talking of partnership pitches to vehicle manufacturers.

“This result is a great success for us. We have reached our target of gaining a strategic shareholding of more than 30 per cent in Continental AG. This means that talks can begin with Continental as soon as possible about cooperation projects to realize market opportunities for both companies by consolidating expertise in development and innovation.

3rd September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Dextra Makes Enlightened Switch

With logistics operations and haulage companies continuing the quest to lower their outgoings in the face of heightened fuel costs, tyre management programs are competing to offer better value; providing greater efficiency – and therefore larger earnings potential – in addition to cost-cutting measures. ATS Euromaster has been particularly active within the market recently, this month announcing two new converts to the organisation’s fleet management service.

Dextra Lighting, the largest privately owned lighting manufacturer in the UK, is switching its entire commercial vehicle fleet to Michelin tyres in a move aimed at reducing its annual tyre expenditure. The company hopes that making the switch will lower costs by up to 10 per cent. The new fitment policy will be supported by a comprehensive service package from nationwide service provider ATS Euromaster.

3rd September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Manbat Increases Staff in Manchester

Manbat has strengthened its sales team by recruiting Jason Walton as the sales manager for the North West region, including Leeds and Barrow-in-Furness. Operating out of the Manchester branch, Walton has already immersed himself into the business and has seamlessly taken on the Manbat philosophy of working proactively with its customers in a traditional partnership.

Commenting on his appointment Jason said: “Although I have only been with the company for a short while, I really feel at home. Being a family business, the company ethics are noticeably different and it’s a real pleasure to be part of a well respected and market leading business.”

1st September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Canada Forms Partnership With Racing Organisation

At the start of August Continental Tire Canada announced its commitment to be an official partner of ICAR, the International Centre of Advanced Racing and owner of a newly constructed racetrack in Mirabel, Quebec. The two companies first worked together on Continental North America’s yearly winter customer event, the Arctic Blast, which took place last February.

ICAR offers Canadian car enthusiasts the unique opportunity to join an exclusive private racing club, participate in a racing school, view professional races or use the location for a corporate event. The actual racetrack is about 3.8 kilometres long. On site there is a separate Kart track, open for members and visitors.

19th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

US-Mexico Border Tyre Removal Agreement Signed

On August 15 environmental officials from ten states along both sides of the border between the USA and Mexico signed the Tire Initiative Letter of Understanding, a document committing the states to combat the issue of scrap tyres in the interest of public health. The agreement, signed during the annual Border Governors Conference in Los Angeles, is a joint partnership between the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Mexican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

19th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti OE for Dacia Sandero

Continental reports that every second new Dacia Sandero, the latest model released by the Romanian manufacturer, rolls off the production line equipped with its tyres. The majority of these are ContiEcoContact 3 in size 185/65 R15 88T, produced at Conti’s Timisoara facility in Romania. This latest OE homologation continues a supply partnership between Dacia and the Timisoara factory that began in 2005.

“Tyres of the last technological generation have an important contribution to traffic safety,” commented Thierry Wipff, general manager of Continental’s Timisoara plant. “For us, the safety of our customers is of highest priority, a core criterion in conducting our activity and an important part of Continental’s vision.”

11th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Automotive Employers Urged to Consider Diploma in Product Design

Employers are being encouraged to consider a new Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design as a way of investing in the future of their business. The course has been developed to equip young people with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in industry, and will be taught from a curriculum designed in partnership with manufacturers. Available to young people aged between 14 and 19, it will be launched in September 2009 in 27 areas across England, delivered by approved consortia of schools, colleges and employers. In September this year, new consortia will be invited to apply to deliver the qualification from 2010, extending its reach to more young people. By 2013, the diploma will be available to all young people in England.

11th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Stapleton’s Leads Way With Private Brands

Prestivo, Stapleton’s own brand range of tyres, plays a leading role in the UK private brand segment, according company representatives. Positioned as a quality mid-range tyre, Prestivo is said to offer high performance characteristics and comes in two tread patterns, Prestivo 2000 and Prestivo Sport.

The Prestivo 2000 range offers 35 tyre sizes and the Sport range is available in 21. Both ranges are available exclusively to members of Stapleton’s Prestivo Partners scheme which ensures all retailers receive the backing and support they need to maximise sales of Prestivo Tyres. The scheme offers exclusivity, attractive rebates, branded clothing, in-store support including posters, POS materials and other branded support items.

11th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

PDP’s Diagnostic Evenings Prove Popular

PDP Diagnostic evenings (Premier Distribution Partnership) have welcomed over 2,000 UK garage customers at introductory evenings to launch a unique Diagnostic Support Programme.

With the help of ADS’ Frank Massey and other leading aftermarket experts, PDP have put together a unique and comprehensive programme unavailable elsewhere in the aftermarket, with the clear goal of educating their UK garage customers in the latest diagnostic and repair techniques.

6th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Two Tech Appointments

Tech International, which markets the Truflex/Pang brand of industrial chemical and rubber products, including tyre repair and wheel service products, has made two senior-level appointments.

Firstly, Tim McLaughlin will serve in a consultant role to focus on sales and market share growth in North America. McLaughlin owns and operates his own industrial products distributorship, T. Carson and Company, in Monument, Colorado.

4th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Ainscough Renews Bridgestone Crane Tyre Deal

The UK’s largest crane operator (Ainscough Crane Hire) has selected Bridgestone UK to supply and service its nationwide 630+ crane network. Under the terms of a recent contract renewal arrangement Bridgestone will supply its VHS crane products through its nationwide Truck Point network.

Steve Cooke Ainscough Engineering director, said: “We are very happy to have renewed our tyre contract with Bridgestone, we have enjoyed a good partnership with them on all fronts [and] Bridgestone’s Truck Point network has the expertise to proactively manage our large fleet.”

30th July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

ALD Automotive Signs Three Year Kwik-Fit Fleet Contract

ALD Automotive is furthering its relationship with Kwik-Fit Fleet through the signing of a three-year tyre and fast-fit management services contract. The relationship between Kwik-Fit Fleet and the contract hire and leasing company, which operates a fleet of more than 47,000 vehicles, dates back four years, and the new deal extends to the end of 2011. The contract gives ALD Automotive company car and van drivers access to Kwik-Fit’s UK network of 670 centres and more than 200 mobile units.

22nd July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors