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Known for its style, speed and performance marketing values, Pirelli & C. S.p.A. is a multinational company based in Milan, Italy, listed on the Milan Stock Exchange since 1922, with a temporary privatization period by the consortium led by the Chinese state-owned enterprise ChemChina.

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Pirelli Signs Tyre Sector Research Agreement

On October 15 Pirelli and the Politecnico di Torino, an institute specialising in engineering and related disciplines, signed a five-year framework agreement for joint research in the tyre sector. The agreement will see the Politecnico’s research infrastructure utilised and will have the aim of further developing manufacturing processes and products derived from Pirelli technology.

In the realm of processes, in particular, the research team will work on the future generation of MIRS (Modular Integrated Robotized System), the robotised manufacturing system patented by Pirelli, and of the CCM (Continuous Compound Mixing) method that allows for a continuous production of mixes. On the products front, Pirelli and Politecnico di Torino will focus on development of the Cyber Tyre, an “intelligent” tyre able to “dialogue” with the vehicle, thereby permitting greater road safety.

16th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Wolfgang Meier to Leave Pirelli UK

Pirelli’s factory in Carlisle will bid farewell to its head of operations at the end of this year. UK industrial director Wolfgang Meier has accepted a senior position at Pirelli headquarters in Milan, and will end his five-year tenure with the company’s UK operations in December. He will be replaced by the current UK traditional manager Vittorio Carducci-Agostini, who will take over in January.

Meier’s career in the UK began in 2003 following his appointment to the role of human resources director. He served in this capacity until the start of 2006, when he stepped into his current position following the retirement of John Nixon.

15th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Wins Autocar 2007 Tyre Test

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric has been declared ‘Best Tyre’ by Autocar magazine, just a month after the new tyre’s domination of the Evo Magazine tyre test. Autocar tested Goodyear, Michelin, Continental, Pirelli and Bridgestone tyres on both front wheel drive and rear wheel drive cars. The Goodyear was the clear overall winner after winning in both categories.

The renowned UK weekly magazine had chosen the 138bhp Mondeo TDCi and the 268bhp Mercedes C350 to give a comparison between a typical large family car and a powerful rear wheel drive sports saloon respectively.

11th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Mannino Leaves PTNA

After 25 years of service with Pirelli Tyre S.p.A., Guy Mannino, President of Pirelli Tire North America (PTNA) has decided to leave the company to pursue other professional interests. Mannino began his career in 1982 and embarked on series of international management assignments with the Pirelli Power Transmission Division. In 1993, he joined the Tire Division and held management positions in Italy, Venezuela and the United States.

Hugh Pace, Chairman & CEO PTNA will assume leadership for all business and commercial operations in addition to his current executive role.

Under Mannino’s leadership, PTNA relocated its corporate headquarters to Rome, Georgia, built a state-of-the-art MIRS manufacturing facility, and expanded its national distribution network.

Pirelli Tire North America extended its gratitude to Mannino for his many contributions to the company and wishes him and his family personal and professional success.

8th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Micheldever: Focused on Independent Tyre Retailers

Despite broadsheet gossip that Micheldever was bidding to buy National Tyres at the end of the second quarter, Micheldever executives remain clear that their focus is on selling to independent dealers and that any such speculation was completely unfounded. Instead they would much rather that attention fell on pioneering developments such as the release of the first all-terrain 4×4 tyre in the world capable of H-rated performance with an 18-inch diameter – 255/60hr18 General Grabber AT2.

Micheldever Tyre Services’ core strategy remains the same as ever, according to wholesaler director, Alan Baldwin. And the company continues in it clear mandate to provide “the widest possible range of products at the most competitive prices to the independent tyre retailer.” Further significant investment has been made by the company in additional warehouse capacity and delivery vehicles, says Baldwin, explaining that the company runs eight strategically positioned warehouses that hold the largest multi-brand tyre stocks in the UK.

5th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli’s 2008 WRC Tyre Hits the Asphalt

The beginning of the 2008 FIA World Rally Championship and Pirelli’s involvement as official tyre sponsor lies only a few short months away, and the Italian tyremaker reports that approval for its new asphalt tyre for the series has recently been granted by its own technicians and the FIA. Fine-tuned with experience gained over numerous test sessions, the new tyre is said to contain, according to Pirelli, “a number of innovative features.”

“The Italian firm’s technicians recently signed off the asphalt tyre, after an intensive and detailed series of tests with reigning Italian Rally Champion Paolo Andreucci and the Bozian Racing Peugeot 307 WRC used by Gigi Galli on a number of WRC events throughout 2006,” the company reported in a statement. These tests, conducted by Pirelli and Andreucci in France, Spain and Sardinia, enabled the FIA to place their seal of approval on a tyre that possesses a number of new features and pre-empts upcoming environmental legislation by two years.

4th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Ten out of Ten

Describing itself as a “first-choice trade source for the marketing leading Bridgestone’s tyres and the only business in it’s field to offer freephone ordering,” Bike Tyrestore is currently the leading motorcycle tyre wholesaler and boasts having “the zippiest sales team and most advanced Call Centre order handling technology.” The Birmingham-based company recently supported this by announcing that the results of its annual customer survey were top second to none. According to Bike Tyrestore representatives the company was awarded an overwhelming 10 by customers rating from 1 (poor) to 10 (excellent).

The company’s “your online warehouse” system is also increasingly popular and allows customers registered for this to check stock availability, their own unique cost prices, and also place orders 24/7. Standard trade prices and product details are contained on a CD which is quick and convenient to use, backing up the online warehouse facility.

3rd October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Falken, Michelin, Pirelli and Nitto Rated Top UHP Performers in US

The US publication Consumer Reports has rated the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 and Pirelli P-Zero best overall in tests of 21 different ultra-high performance summer tyres for the November issue, with both models achieving “Excellent” scores. Consumer Reports also tested a group of 15 different all-season, UHP tyres for the same issue. In that group, the magazine rated the Falken Ziex ZE-912 and Nitto Neo Gen ZR best overall-again with “Excellent” scores.

The Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 achieved an overall score of 85 points in Consumer Reports testing, coming in slightly ahead of the Pirelli P-Zero. Both tyres were reported as providing superior dry and wet grip and handling. The Michelin displayed a slight edge for hydroplaning resistance while the Pirelli had an edge in dry and wet handling.

2nd October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli NA Finalist in Governor’s International Awards

Pirelli Tire North America has been recognized as a finalist in a series of awards for its investment in Rome, Georgia. The Governor of Georgia and the World Trade Center Atlanta have continued the historic Georgia tradition of the Governor’s International Awards honouring companies, educational programmes and individuals who have promoted and developed international business in the state. The implementation of the company’s Modular Integrated Robotized System is said to have been particularly influential in the decision making process. In selecting candidates the committee considers unique aspects of the investment, the foundation the investment provides for future business and the impact of the investment on the community.

27th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

What A Bunch Of Posers

The tyre industry has always produced its fair share of calendars, from the internationally-famous Pirelli calendar to other, not quite so well-known productions. The latest offering comes from Guildford Tyre Company and it’s fair to say that it is not likely to be mistaken for Pirelli’s offering. Forget Kate Moss, so long Penelope Cruz; when it comes to models, every expense has been spared, as the stars of Guildford Tyre’s calendar are – the company’s own tyre fitters (and director Matt Sunderland).

It’s all in a good cause, as the calendar is being sold in aid of the Marie Curie Cancer Care appeal, which provides quality nursing to cancer sufferers free of charge. Heather Elson, of Guildford Tyre, says that the company is hoping to raise over £20,000 from the project.

27th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli NA Appoints New Motorcycle VP

Scott Griffin, formerly of Maxxis, will succeed Mark Wilhelm as Vice President of the motorcycle business unit at Pirelli Tire North America. Mr. Griffin will commence his role at the beginning of October. “On behalf of Pirelli, I would like to thank Mark for his contribution to our growth and success in North America and we wish him well in his new role in Europe,” commented Chairman & CEO of Pirelli Tire North America, Hugh Pace. “I look forward to Scott Griffin joining our team as his tenure and experience in the motorcycle tire industry is a major plus for our strategy in North America.”

26th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

PTNA Raise Passenger/LT Prices

Pirelli Tire North America (PTNA) is raising prices in the United States by an average of five per cent for all passenger and light truck tyres. According to a company statement the price increase comes in response to increasing raw material, energy and logistic costs. The exact amount of the increase will vary by product line and/or size. New prices will take effect on 1 November 2007.

26th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

BFS And Pirelli Hike North American Prices

Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire and Bridgestone/Firestone Canada are increasing prices on all Bridgestone, Firestone, Fuzion and associate brand tyre lines by up to 4 per cent.

25th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Top Online Brand – 2007

Online Brand Equity

Michelin and Bridgestone are the dominant online tyre brands, according to the latest research. The report, exclusively published in Tyres & Accessories for the last three years, was conducted by Cambridge-based online brand monitoring specialists, Envisional and found that Pirelli was the biggest faller in its unique online brand ranking exercise.

The analysis shows that the Michelin brand, as observed in previous years, continues to stand well clear of its rivals. Envisional found that this brand achieves the greatest degree of “online prominence” by a significant margin, though this lead has narrowed again since 2006. The top six most prominent brands are the same as those observed in 2005 and 2006 and there is still a sharp drop between the six leaders and the chasing pack.

19th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli to Invest in Tyre Unit After Olimpia Sale

Pirelli & C SpA chairman Marco Tronchetti Provera is planning to pay of the company’s debt and invest in its tyre unit with cash from the planned sale of its Olimpia unit. According to the AFX news agency, the board “has not taken any decision on any extraordinary dividend or share buy-backs.” Pirelli is expected to receive 3.3 billion euros of cash when its sell Olimpia, which owns an 18 per cent share of Telecom Italia SpA. In the meantime the company is waiting Brazilian regulatory clearance to sell Olimpia.

13th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors