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Soopa Toobs Aiming to Fill the Information Gap

Soopa Toobs, founded in May 1983 and based at its original home in Colliers End, near Ware in Hertfordshire, has restated its desire to “fill the information gap” it perceieves in the agricultural tyre market. The company holds a large range of stock, including tyres from American market leader Carlisle and European stalwart Trelle¬borg, alongside brands such as Bridgestone, Goodyear and Dunlop. In addition, Soopa Toobs says that it stocks the largest range of high-quality inner tubes for implements, tractors, ATVs and more. It is the UK’s exclusive dealer in Carlisle inner tubes, featuring many unusual size fitments.

With this range, Soopa Toobs believes it is well-placed to offer the right tyres for the many specialised jobs taken on by farmers, estate managers, landscapers and groundsmen. The broad range of specialist vehicles and implements at these people’s disposal – enabling them to carry out their work more quickly and more efficiently – are, especially in the current tough economic times, required to perform to the highest possible specification, meaning that these machines’ special wheels require not only an equally varied range of specialist tyres and inner tubes, but also the ability to select the right tool for the job. While a range of factors naturally affect the purchasing decision, the specialist advice Soopa Toobs is able to offer allows the user to choose wisely, rather than solely on the initial purchase price. Utility Vehicles (UTVs) use different tyres to All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and the correct choice of tyre is often as important as the original choice of machine. Soopa Toobs remembers that not too long ago the main choice for pulling anything along was between a tractor and a Land Rover, but the reality of today’s higher technology agricultural market means that a greater awareness of the requirements of vehicles like the John Deere Gator and the Kawasaki Mule is necessary.

12th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli to Open Romanian Facility in Spring

Romanian news sources have reported today that the country’s Financiarul has announced that Pirelli will open its new diesel engine filter manufacturing facility in the southern county of Gorj in March. The financial organisation stated on its website that Gorj County Council chairman Ion Calinoiu met SC Pirelli alongside Ambiente Eco Technology director Paolo Benea to tackle common issues related to the official opening of the factory within the Bumbesti-Jiu Industrial Park. The website quotes Benea announcing that the factory will be opened at the end of March.

Back in October 2006, Tyrepress.com reported that Pirelli Romania head, Guglielmo Fiocchi, said that, “Next year we could start the construction of a new plant for production of filters for diesel engines in Gorj.”

12th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Protyre Motorsport Becomes Sole UK Michelin Track Tyre Supplier

As of the start of January 2009 Protyre Motorsport has stepped into the role of sole UK supplier for Michelin track tyres. Protyre Motorsport will also act as the official trackside tyre supplier for a number of high profile championships, including the Porsche Carrera Cup, the Porsche Club & Open Championship, Ginetta G50 Cup, Ginetta Juniors and Ginetta G20 Seniors, Formula Renault & Renault Clio Cup.

The Michelin track tyre deal involves the provision of a fully equipped mobile Protyre Motorsport race/track day tyre fitting workshop facility at all major race meetings in 2009, with special rates offered to affiliated partners. The company is now also the official supplier of the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup road legal track day tyres.

12th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Vogue Tyre Goes ‘Presidential’

The Illinois, US based Vogue Tyre and Rubber Company says it is proud to team up with the new Jaguar XF to mark the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States. The company has fitted the Jag, which will be used in Presidential inaugural events, with a set of newly released 20-inch white/gold tyres and wheels.

12th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Debuts Energy Saver All-Season Tyre in US

Michelin’s Energy saver all-season tyre will go on sale in North America this summer following its unveiling at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. Promising drivers in this market a synthesis of all Michelin’s skills and expertise in tyre engineering and design, the manufacturer states that the Energy Saver combines fuel savings with superior grip and safety, as well as long tread life and all-season performance. The tyre is being targeted at consumers with passenger car vehicles who drive less than 10,000 miles per year and appreciate the environmental benefit of the Energy Saver All-Season tyre, says Michelin.

12th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Reports Steadily Increasing Motorcycle Tyre Sales

For many years, Bridgestone has dedicated a major research and development programme to the production of motorcycle tyres. Today, the company’s range meets the needs of very different customer sectors, from top-class professional racers to sports enthusiasts, long-distance tourists and everyday commuters. And this R&D is paying dividends; Bridgestone reports a steady increase in the sale of its motorcycle and scooter tyres. In particular, significant gains have been made in the sport/touring radial segment, where Bridgestone Europe (BSEU) has a current market share of more than 30 per cent.

12th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho Opens New US Warehouse

Kumho Tires recently opened a new tyre warehouse in the US, the seventh it operates in this market. Based in New Jersey, the 150,000 square foot facility will provide storage space for up to 225,000 tyres and support distribution and dealer partners in ten states.

12th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Nokian Launches Hakkapeliitta 7

Nokian Tyres is introducing a new Hakkapeliitta winter tyre. Called the Hakkapeliitta 7, the studded tyre has been developed for demanding and quickly changing winter conditions. Nokian says the tyre, which replaces the Hakkapeliitta 5, combines its winter properties with driving comfort. Driving comfort was chosen as an essential target for improvement, the Finnish manufacturer adds, and has been enhanced without compromising levels of grip.

12th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Automechanika Shanghai Attracts More than 30,000 Visitors

The organisers of Automechanika Shanghai report that 30,845 visitors from 104 countries and regions visited China’s number one event for the automotive part, component and aftermarket industry. A total of 1,982 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions displayed their products during the December 2008 exhibition.

Automechanika Shanghai is organised by Messe Frankfurt, together with the China National Automotive Industry International Corporation (CNAICO). The next show will take place from 9 to 11 December 2009.

12th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Europa Tyres Becomes UK OTR Brand Distributor

Europa Tyres has announced that as of 1 January, 2009 that it has become the UK’s (except NI) Official Master Distributor for the OTR brand of tyres.

OTR was set up in 1987 by Fred Taylor in Rome Georgia, where it began to manufacture and distribute wheels and tyres to the Southeast of America. In 1995, the organisation set up another new company called Blackstone, which specialised in the aerial lift industry. Since then, it has expanded with nine new facilities opening worldwide. The manufacturer hopes to become fully world integrated over the next few years, with a programme of investment continuing.

12th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Pressure Czech

“For Mitas and its CGS TYRES subsidiaries, 2008 was a highly successful year,” comments Andrew Mabin, sales and marketing director at Mitas/CGS Tyres, summarising the past twelve months. Mabin, who took up his new post on 1 September, 2008, is responsible for global activities in Original Equipment and the replacement market. He succeeds Werner Flebbe, who retired in October of this year. Previously Mabin was head of the British subsidiary of Mitas.

CGS Tyres is the international distribution organisation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitas a.s. Mitas develops, produces and markets agricultural tyres internationally under its own brand name Mitas, as well as under the Continental, Semperit and Euzkadi brand names, which are under long-term licence. The company says that it is Europe’s second largest manufacturer of agricultural tyres.

12th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Agri Range Designed to Offer Greater Productivity

Tests conducted by the tractor manufacturer New Holland have demonstrated fuel savings of 10 per cent using the Michelin XeoBib compared to an identical machine equipped with 65-series tyres.

Michelin’s agricultural range lays claim to providing something for everybody: its six ranges include the AxioBib for very high power machinery; the MachBib for machinery over 200 hp; the MultiBib 65 series; the standard 85 series AgriBib; the 2008-launched 70 series OmniBib; and the XeoBib, which has recently undergone a series of tests by tractor maker, New Holland.

12th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Analysts Expect “Very Bad” 4Q Figures from Michelin

Financial analysts have cut their 2008 operating income estimate for Michelin from 1.15 billion to 1.05 billion (-37 per cent compared with 2007). Deutsche Bank’s reduced estimate comes off the back of sharp falls in tyre demand in mature markets.

According to the analysts, mature markets (such as Europe and North America) represent 70 per cent of Michelin’s volumes. “We estimate tyre demand fell sharply in the fourth quarter (-15 per cent) both in OE and in replacement – in passenger as well as truck markets. We believe this weak demand, coupled with a destocking effect, led to a high 25 per cent production cut in the fourth quarter,” the analysts commented, explaining that the magnitude of this volume drop is not sustainable:

9th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Ushers in January Tyre Sales

Kwik-Fit has issued its round of January promotions with offers on premium label tyres. The promotion includes 30 per cent off four, and 15 per cent off two premium tyres, including brands such as Pirelli, Dunlop, Goodyear, Firestone, Continental and Bridgestone. Customers can get a further reduction, which equates to 20 per cent off two tyres, if they book online at kwik-fit.com.

9th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

R H Claydon Reviews “Challenging” 2008

Wholesaler R H Claydon reports that the year of 2008 drew to a close after a prolonged period of factors which made the function of stocking and marketing land based tyres, agricultural and construction somewhat challenging. Like many others, the firm experienced worldwide commodity prices to the manufacturing industry continuing to rise, thus affecting the price of the finished product. Rising oil prices, which greatly affected all industries, alongside currency fluctuations prompted widespread re-evaluation of delivery and servicing to contain the high levels of road fuel costs and yet maintain the service. The wholesaler says that, “the most frustrating and punitive situation all experienced in 2008, was shortage of product, a factor especially prevalent, says RHC, in radial tractor tyres.

9th January 2009/by Tyrepress Editors