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New Wheels Mark Breyton’s 25th Birthday

BMW tuner Breyton is marking its 25th year as one of Europe‘s most respected tuning brands. To celebrate, it has released two new designs onto the market. The Race GT for all BMW fitments and the Flame Junior Sport for New Minis. Both are said to combine classical good looks with Breyton’s usual blend of build quality and integrity.

The Race GT brings the lines of a radial spoke DTM wheel to the road market. Available in a variety of finishes, including silver, black and ball-burnished in sizes from 8.5 x 19-inch up to 10 x 20-inch. Offsets and fitting kits are available to cover all road going saloon BMWs. Prices start at £349.45 including Vat for the 19-inch.

2nd May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin North America Announces Price Increases

Continuing increases in raw material, energy and transportation costs have been cited as factors for Michelin North America’s most recently announced priced increases for passenger, light truck, earthmover and industrial tyres.

Earthmover and industrial tyre prices, including items on back-order, will increase up to 8 per cent on products sold across North America as of June 1, 2008. Passenger and light truck replacement tyre prices will increase by up to 8 per cent for Michelin, BFGoodrich, Uniroyal, private and associate brand tyres sold in the United States. This increase is effective for all shipments scheduled on or after July 1, 2008.

1st May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Kelani Tyres’ Share Price Up 30%, Profits Double

Sri Lanka-based manufacturer Kelani Tyres PLC has recently witnessed its share price jump up 30 per cent. Speaking to local newspapers Managing Director Rohan Fernando said apart from the company’s strong performance in the last quarter, he is “unaware of any reason” for this. for share prices to increase except for the high performance of the company in the last quarter. However, he did concede that the stock jump was “an unusual increase in the price of shares traded.”

30th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Titan Sees Record 1Q Sales, Profit Improvement

Titan International reported “all-time record” first quarter sales of US$253.5 million, up 12 per cent period-to-period compared to 2007’s sales of $226.3 million. Gross profit for first quarter 2008 was $32.3 million, up 19 per cent versus the same period last year, while net income hit $8.1 million, up $10.6 million compared to 2007’s first quarter loss of $2.5 million.

“Titan’s first quarter reached record levels. The growth was spurred by the huge demand in the agricultural market,” said Chairman and CEO Morry Taylor “Increases in grain-based ethanol and soybean-based biofuel has increased commodity prices throughout the ag market.” Taylor said Titan is on schedule to start production of 57- and 63-inch OTR radials in July 2008. “Looking forward, production of these giant OTR tyres will build as equipment is brought online,” he said. “With the new capacity to produce giant OTR tyres and the continued demand in ag, Titan’s sales should remain strong.” (Tire Review/Akron)

30th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Titan to Raise Aftermarket Prices by up to 35%

Titan Tire Corporation has scheduled an increase in prices for aftermarket Titan, Goodyear and General branded OTR, farm and construction tyres, taking effect June 1, 2008. These increases will vary between 4 and 34 per cent, and the decision to implement the new prices is said to have resulted from rising costs for natural and synthetic rubber, carbon black, fabric, energy and transportation.

30th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti ‘On Course’ for 2008 Targets

The first three months of the year have provided Continental AG with results that indicate the company is on course to achieve its 2008 sales and operating targets – this is the word from the company on April 29, following the public release of its quarter figures. “Despite the in part unsatisfactory trends on the tyre markets, we have clearly exceeded our expectations for the corporation on the whole. A help here was the satisfactory development of car production on the whole, particularly in Europe and Asia,” said Continental Executive Board chairman Manfred Wennemer. “Backed by the solid results for the first three months, we are confident that we will achieve our targets for the year. We will counter further rises in raw material prices with price increases, improvement in our product mix and further enhanced efficiency.”

29th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Aims to Increase Fleet Share With ‘While U Wait’ Servicing

Kwik-Fit Fleet is officially launching a new “while u wait” servicing option at the UK’s first Fleet Business Show, at the Business Design Centre, London, (29-30 April). The service will be available a roughly half of quick fits 700+ depots.And the first company to sign up to use Kwik-Fit Fleet’s new ‘While U Wait’ manufacturers’ service initiative is Lex, which, with 278,000 vehicles on its fleet, is Britain’s largest contract hire and leasing company. Lex is making the service available to all of its drivers and is the first ‘While U Wait’ service that it has adopted. The service means customers will be able to book a service at a minimum 48 hours notice, significantly quicker than at franchise dealers where up to 14 days notice could be required.

Head of Kwik-Fit Fleet Mike Wise said: “Our new vehicle servicing offering will radically shake-up the entire fleet sector as an increasing number of vehicle owners look to reduce costs and speed up service scheduling by turning to Kwik-Fit.”

29th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Infinity: Combining Quality with Competitive Prices

The Infinity brand is continuing to gain momentum in the UK and European markets on the back of its combination of quality and competitive pricing. Responsibility in Europe for this private brand label of the Dubai based Al Dobowi Group is handled by the group’s divisional company, London based Goldspark Trading Limited. The appointed manufacturer for Infinity is Shandong Linglong Rubber Company one of China’s best-known tyre producers. Reports indicate that Linglong will produce around 12 million passenger car tyres this year, and an additional 40,000 square metre production facility planned for 2009 will increase annual output to around 24 million tyres

Infinity’s high performance range includes the popular INF-050 UHP, designed to deliver good braking performance, extensive tread wear resistance and ride comfort through low noise. The INF-050 also features a reinforced bead to ensure safe handling on both wet and dry road surfaces. The current size range covers 16 to 18-inch rim diameter fitments, but plans are under way for additional 19 and 20-inch sizes.

25th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Sales, Income Up at Goodyear

Goodyear on April 25 reported that its first quarter 2008 sales were US$4.9 billion, a 10 per cent increase vs. the same period last year, and a higher net income that was driven by higher prices, better product mix and favorable currency exchange rates. At the same time, the company’s tyre units sales were down compared to the first quarter of 2007. Unit sales for the first period of 2008 were down 1.7 million tyres compared to the same period in 2007, with North American unit sales down 1.5 million tyres. The company said the lower volume came primarily OE sales in North America and soft consumer replacement demand in North America and Europe, particularly for low-end tyres.

Net income for the period was $147 million, and improvement of $321 million year-over-year.

25th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Finichi Releases 20-Inch Rimini Rim

Italian Wheel Designers, Finichi report having ‘raised the bar’ with their latest design – after establishing the Rimini as a design classic, with its timeless five spoke format and deep stainless steel lip, the manufacturer has gone one further by releasing a 20-inch fitment.

With staggered 8.5 and 10-inch widths, the wheels feature a machine polished face, pseudo-split rim rivets and a suitably deep 92mm lip (on 10-inch widths). All fitments come with a flawless black finish that provides a contrast with the highly polished surface faces. Applications include most core Japanese fitments, including 300ZX, 350Z, Evo, Supra and Skyline plus the bulk of BMW fitments. Plans for 20-inch Mercedes versions are also well advanced. Prices for the 20-inch Rimini start at £220 including VAT.

For those wanting the same style in a slightly more compact package, the Rimini also comes in a wide range of 17, 18 and 19-inch applications.

24th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama, AAA, RMA Team up in US to Promote Safety

In the US the Automobile Club of Southern California, Rubber Manufacturers Association, California Highway Patrol and Yokohama Tire Co. are joining forces during National Tire Safety Week to encourage drivers to check their vehicle’s tyre pressure in order to save fuel and increase safety.

The groups are distributing 13,500 “tyre tread depth cards” to consumers this week through the Auto Club’s local offices and Roadside Assistance providers. The Auto Club and RMA are also distributing “Tire Smart” brochures in AAA offices. AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities also will check tyres and pressure free of charge for members and the public during the week.

24th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maywood Appointed Exclusive Cascos Distributor

The Maywood Equipment Group, sole UK distributor of the Hofmann, Omer and Finkbeiner brand lifting equipment, has announced its appointment as sole distributor throughout the UK of the Cascos brand of lifting products, beginning in April 2008. Although new to Maywood, Cascos, headquartered in Spain, has been producing lifting equipment for more than four decades, and today sells its products around the world. Maywood reports the company’s philosophy is to build a reliable product with first class materials and a high level of quality control, and deliver this together with first class service. The Kent based distributor adds that spares are also available for every Cascos lift produced throughout the company’s entire history – and at reasonable prices.

Cascos is said to have selected Maywood because, in the words of company managing director Carlos Cascos, “we wanted a partner who would insist on the importance of quality and had their own top level after sales service. Maywood also had a prominent presence in the market already selling other top brands of lifts. We are delighted to have been able to secure this arrangement with Maywood, with whom I see a great future .”

23rd April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

We Are Not Alone….

It appears it is not only UK motorists who don’t fully appreciate the importance of tyre safety. A nationwide US survey commissioned by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has revealed 85 per cent of American motorists do not properly check tyre inflation pressure.

The RMA survey coincides with National Tire Safety Week, sponsored by the organisation and held between April 20 and 26. The RMA hopes that through the nationwide campaign it can share the basic message that spending five minutes every month checking tyre pressure can save both time and money.

“Record high gas prices should be an incentive for motorists to take every step possible to help make their cars and their money go further,” said RMA senior vice president, public affairs Dan Zielinski. “While our survey found that 61 per cent of motorists agreed that checking tyre pressure is very important to maximising fuel economy, only one in seven drivers properly perform this easy task.” And money will not only be saved at the petrol pump, Zielinski notes – premature tyre wear can be avoided by maintaining correct pressure. “Consumers can help their wallets and the environment by paying attention to their tyres so they last as long as possible, reducing disposal needs,” he commented.

22nd April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Kraiburg “Satisfied” With 2007 Figures

With a turnover of 83.4 million euros in 2007, Kraiburg Austria recorded an increase of around four per cent on the previous year. The company’s mainstay of sales remains its retreading business division, accounting for 56.9 million euros.
This stability has been achieved in spite of the increasing competition due to material providers from overseas and cheap truck imports from the Far East. Positive results have begun to show through from the restructuring measures initiated last year in the sales organisation.

To improve the operating result, the company had taken the decision to manage customer contacts in selected countries without commercial agencies directly via the field and indoor service team. This cost-saving measure has been welcomed by all Kraiburg retreading partners.

22nd April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Farmer Autocare Opens Kirkcaldy Centre

Farmer Autocare partnered up with Bridgestone to celebrate the launch of its latest Centre on Forth Avenue, Kirkcaldy on 5 April. Shoppers at Sainsbury’s Kirkcaldy were treated to a Ferrari Formula One Show as well as being offered free tyre safety checks at Fife Central Retail Park. The offer of free tyre safety checks extends to anyone wishing to call in at any Farmer Autocare Centre.

Farmer Autocare used the day to highlight road safety, and the importance of checking your tyres, in conjunction with the Bridgestone worldwide ‘Think Before You Drive’ campaign.

16th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors