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Roffler Hired by CTNA as Marketing Director

(Akron/Tire Review) Travis Roffler has left his marketing post with Toyo Tire USA Corp. to join Continental Tire North America (CTNA) as marketing director for replacement passenger tyres. In his new position, Roffler will be responsible for product planning, brand management, pricing, promotion, public relations and advertising. He will report to Andreas Gerstenberger, CTNA vice president of sales and marketing. Most recently, Roffler served as Toyo’s senior director of marketing.

7th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Posts Loss for 2005

(Akron/Tire Review) Citing a number of factors, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. posted a net loss of $9 million for 2005, down considerably from 2004’s net profit of $201 million. The loss came against full-year sales of $2.2 billion, which was up 4 per cent vs. 2004’s sales of $2.1 billion.

Cooper said the 2005 loss was due to a combination of rising raw material costs, lower unit sales, plant inefficiencies and the impact of the strike at its Texarkana, Arkansas, plant last year. Improved pricing and product mix helped boost overall sales, Cooper said.

2nd March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Group Tyre Reorganises After Growth in Dealership Representation

Following a growing representation within franchised dealer networks, Group Tyre (UK) Ltd has announced plans to restructure its Car Dealership Department to further strengthen its operation. The appointments of James Marriott and John Welsh are seen as key elements of the restructure, which provide dedicated regional Training and Sales Development roles across the UK, including Northern Ireland.

23rd February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Reports Q4 Net Loss Despite Record Sales

Goodyear has reported a fourth quarter net loss of $51 million for 2005, compared with the previous year period’s net income of $125 million. This year’s lower result was put down to losses caused by the sale of the company’s farm tyre unit. Despite the losses the company recorded sales of $4.9 billion in the fourth quarter and a full-year sales record of $19.7 billion. According to the company, sales benefited from improved pricing and product mix and higher volume in the international tyre businesses, while the effect of currency translation reduced sales by approximately $107 million in the quarter.

16th February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Indian Manufacturers Face Export Difficulties

While India is home to one of the world’s fastest growing tyre markets, when it comes to exports the countries domestic manufacturers are wary of being caught out on quality control and having to face “extreme” insurance claims.

According to the Financial Express newspaper, India exports 20 per cent of its annual tyre production and some of the country’s largest producers are still struggling to ramp up exports for various reasons, including “liabilities arising of defective products” – Indian manufacturers simply cannot afford to be involved in a large scale product recall in either the European or US markets.

13th February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

GSF Selects New Canterbury Branch for Customer Winter Checks

GSF Car Parts has announced the official unveiling of its Canterbury branch, which has opened as part of their 2006 expansion drive. This new branch opening is the first of many during 2006 as GSF follows business objectives and targets to grow company operations significantly. The driving ethos behind this expansion is to return benefits from increased ROI and deliver this success directly back to the customer through competitive pricing, high quality products and enhanced customer service.

7th February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Superior Industries Restructures Van Nuys Facility

Superior Industries International, Inc is restructuring its manufacturing facility in Van Nuys, California, laying off approximately 375 employees, out of 635 manufacturing employees. Superior’s corporate offices and 125 corporate staff, which also are located at this facility, will not be affected by the downsizing. The company reports that manufacturing will continue despite the job cuts.

2nd February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

New Role for Bridgestone Analyst

Bridgestone UK’s sales force in the Midlands has been boosted by the appointment of Sally Whittall to the role of area sales manager, replacing Simon Davies who recently took up a new role as national account executive.

Whittall has worked at Bridgestone for the past five years as a pricing analyst in the marketing department, and is planning to use her marketing skills to bring a fresh approach to the sales team.

31st January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Nizhnekamskshina Plans Radial SUV Tyre Production

Russia’s largest tyre maker, Nizhnekamskshina, has announced that it will increase capital expenditure by 14.9 per cent to 880 million ($17.6 million) in 2006. The company will invest in plant upgrades and in new capacity, including the production of radial tyres for SUVs and light trucks.

26th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

SIBUR-Russian Tires Formed

Sibur-Holding has completed the formation of Sibur-Russian Tires and has transferred stakes in companies to Sibur Russian Tyre’s books. Omskshina, Yarshina, Voltyre-Prom, Matador-Omskshina and Uralshina Saranskrezinotehnik now all come under the news name. “In 2008 the new holding is planned to be sold wholly or in parts, also a possibility of an IPO is considered,” Russian analysts added.

9th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Group Tyre Corporate Identity Highlights Service

Group Tyre (UK) has introduced a new corporate brochure, backed by a supporting campaign, which majors on the fact that Group can deliver tyres on a daily basis, up to three times a day, anywhere in the UK.

13th December 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo to Bump Up Prices by 8 per cent

(Akron/Tire Review) Toyo Tire (USA) Corp. said it would increase prices on all of its passenger and light truck/SUV tyres by up to 8 per cent, effective Jan. 1, 2006. No pricing announcement was made regarding Toyo’s commercial tyres.

22nd November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Kuehne + Nagel to Manage Logistics for Cooper-Avon

Global logistics service provider, Kuehne + Nagel, has recently been awarded a contract by Cooper-Avon Tyres Ltd to manage the movement of 12,200 tonnes of tyres and raw material over the next year to and from its Melksham facility. A official statement explained that Cooper-Avon will be able to streamline its supply chain, managing the movement of cargo on all trade lanes more efficiently through carrier flexibility, competitive pricing and the re-loading of import containers for export.

17th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Treadways Hires Private Brand Development Manager

(Akron/Tire Review) Treadways Corp. has hired Ed Nini as market development manager for its private brands unit. In his new role, Nini will be responsible for competitive price analysis, market share analysis and coordination, and Treadways’ supplemental pricing programs. Nini is new to the tyre industry and was previously employed with Dow Jones as its senior marketing manager. He will be based at Treadways’ headquarters in East Norriton, Pennsylvania.

15th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Indian Tyres to Sport ISI Mark?

The Indian Ministry of Consumer affairs, Food & Public Distribution is considering branding automotive tyres with the “ISI” mark. The move is expected to be implemented from 1 April next year. While tyre manufacturers are reported to have welcomed this move, the Society of India Automobile Manufacturers Association (SIAM) has raised objections.

11th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors