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PCL Inflating Its Market Presence in 2008

Sheffield based PCL Air Technology brought a wide range of its products to Reifen 2008, including its latest nitrogen inflation unit, the Accura Mobile. “It was introduced into the US last year,” commented company director and divisional general manager Simon Shorter. “Nitrogen inflation has become a big market there and the Accura Mobile is proving successful. Now it is also available in the UK.”

The Accura Mobile is a compact and robustly designed nitrogen inflation cart that can be operated either with a standard bottle or direct from a nitrogen generator. It permits operators to present the pressure for a standard inflation top up, or an N2 function for a purge and fill cycle. The unit can inflate up to six tyres simultaneously, and four hoses are supplied as standard. Power for the Accura Mobile comes via a rechargeable NiMH battery, and the unit can also operate directly from mains power.

18th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Abu Dhabi Looking for Tyre Recycling Contractor

Majid Al Mansouri, the secretary-general of the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi (EAD) and chairman of the Higher Committee for Waste Management in the emirate, has announced that Abu Dhabi is looking for a suitable contractor to “recycle used tyres and create useful products such as mats to be used as flooring at playgrounds.” Speaking to Gulf News, Majid Al Mansouri said companies have been dumping tyres in the desert or illegal landfills because of the absence of an organised waste disposal system. According to local news sources there are over 25 million used tyres in Abu Dhabi.

18th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

JIA Offer N2 Purity Gauge

Midlands Company JIA Sources International Ltd, the name behind the NitroRide brand of nitrogen tyre inflation systems, was in Essen again after “phenomenal success” at Reifen 2006. JIA Sources displayed its entire range equipment, in-addition the company took the opportunity to unveil a number of new innovative products.

At the centre of on the stand was the prestigious NitroRide systems for bikes, cars and trucks – a simple on-site Nitrogen generator. In addition and with the ever increasing need for accountability, JIA Sources launched the HandyPure, a small portable N2 purity gauge. Designed to test the purity of the N2 where it counts most (inside the tyre), JIA Sources say it is a must for any conscientious garage offing/supplying nitrogen.

18th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Lifestyle Wins Brand Extension Award

The successful introduction of the Michelin range of motoring accessories has been recognised with the Award for Excellence in Brand Extension presented recently by the Marketing Society in association with Marketing magazine. The Award for Excellence 2008, described by Michelin as the Oscars of the marketing world, recognises the creative skills Michelin Lifestyle Ltd used “to expand consumers’ awareness and accessibility to the Michelin brand by introducing new products for motorists, in addition to the traditional tyre products.” By developing and establishing the Michelin range of premium quality motoring and leisure accessories, the company’s brand recognition is enhanced.

17th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Coker Takes on M&H Drag Lines

Coker Tire has taken over as the distributor of M&H Racing Tires drag racing lines. Some 80 M&H Racemaster car and motorcycle tyres will now be offered through the Coker Performance Division, including drag slicks, DOT-approved street legal drag tires and motorcycle drag slicks. Coker will also carry three ultra-high-performance motocross M&H Tera-Flex lines. (Tire Review/Akron)

17th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo Established Iberia Representative Office

Toyo Tire’s European subsidiary, Toyo Tire Europe GmbH, has established an Iberia representative office in Madrid, Spain. The office was opened on June 2 and focuses upon sales promotion activities to customers in Iberia, a market Toyo has described in a press release as “one of the major markets in Europe.” Toyo adds it aims to expand its share through bolstering its brand position in this market.

17th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Mustang GT500KR Fitted With Custom Goodyears

Goodyear has developed an ultra-performance rubber compound for their Eagle F1 Supercar tyre, which has won exclusive fitment rights on Ford’s new Mustang GT500KR. Carroll Shelby’s newly designed KR model will become the first production car to use the tyre in the US.

To mark out those tyres fitted on the Mustang, the Goodyear Wingfoot symbol will be emblazoned on the outboard sidewall in the tradition of the original customised appearance of the company’s Blue Dot HPs, which were fitted initially on the first-ever 1965 Shelby Mustang carrying, somewhat unsurprisingly, a blue dot.

17th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

3 Year Agreement Sees Vellco Continue Michelin Casing Relationship

Vellco Limited has signed a new three year agreement with Michelin in the UK to collect, sort and grade a significant proportion of the truck tyre casings arising within Michelin’s UK truck tyre division. This agreement is expected to produce a substantial number of truck tyre casings annually for Vellco’s operations, including truck tyre casings from all designated ATS Euromaster Centres.

“Michelin has worked in partnership with Vellco for a number of years now, and this new agreement demonstrates our commitment to a stable and sustained partnership arrangement for the future,” said Chris Bloor, commercial director for Michelin UK. Vellco managing director Chris Fell added “we are absolutely delighted to sign this agreement with Michelin. We are committed to giving a professional service throughout the entire Vellco operation, and this is borne out by the confidence that Michelin has shown by utilising Vellco, and our ability to deliver what they need.”

17th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Introduces CTS Touring Tyre

Cooper Tire has added a new product to the US premium luxury SUV touring tyre segment. Called the CTS, the new tyre is, says Cooper, designed to deliver year-round performance with higher levels of wet traction and ride comfort.

The tread is of a five rib design intended for all season traction, and Cooper comments that the wide centre elements boost responsiveness and highway stability, while the wide circumferential grooves help resist hydroplaning. The tyre also incorporates Cooper’s Response-Technology (R-Tech) construction, which employs several design elements intended to work in concert, providing enhanced tyre performance. The sidewall design, says Cooper, is computer optimised, and the extended bead filler offers improved handling response and cornering ability. The new coupled silica-based compound helps provide traction in wet conditions while also maximising treadwear.

17th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Gajah Tunggal Production, Prices to Increase

Price rises of 10 per cent have been announced by PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk, however a representative of the Indonesian company states plans to increase sales by as much as 20 per cent remain firm. “We are still targeting an increase in our sales revenue of between 15 to 20 per cent this year compared to 2007,” Catharina Widjaja, director of corporate communications, informed Reuters. This sales increase will follow a boost in production output; Widjaja reported daily production for car tyres is anticipated to rise by 5,000 units to 35,000 and motorcycle tyres from 45,0000 to 60,000 units by the end of the year.

On the issue of price rises, Widjaja said “Gajah Tunggal raised the price by around 5 per cent in Q1 of 2008 and another 5 per cent recently. GT will continue to monitor the impact of the rising prices of raw material.”

17th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Unveils New V8 Series Tyre

Dunlop is set to improve the sustainability of tyres supplied for the Australian V8 Supercar Championship Series by introducing a synthetic material into the polymer binding agent of the tyre compound, replacing the oil-based additive.

Dunlop’s V8 Supercar operations manager Kevin Fitzsimons explained to journalists that the change represents the only significant alteration to the tyre’s makeup since the company introduced its control tyre in 2002, and that the switch would not affect adversely the tyre’s level of performance.

17th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal on the Road to Establishing Sports Pedigree

When meeting Federal Tire’s Jamie Ma for the first time, the enthusiasm the chairman holds for his company and the tyres it makes feels thick enough to grasp with both hands. “I am different from the CEOs of most tyre companies,” he states. “They are just trustees of their firms, you could say, elected to serve a few years. My position at Federal is not like that.” As the third generation to serve in his family’s Taiwan based business, Mr. Ma claims to be, at age 34, the world’s youngest CEO of a tyre company. And that said, he adds his comparative youthfulness will be, he believes, a factor making all the difference for Federal. “When I execute a programme, I have years in which I can do it,” he explains. “Jamie Ma plans another thirty years in the business.”

Federal Tire’s main purpose for attending Reifen 2008 was to launch its latest tyre, the 595RPM. Designed for super cars and aimed, says Mr. Ma, at Pirelli’s R-Zero Rosso, the Michelin Pilot Sport 2, Bridgestone Potenza RE050A and Yokohama’s Advan Sport, the 595RPM is available in a large range of fitments for rims between 17 and 22-inches. The tyre carries a UTQG tread wear rating of 160, adds the chairman, and the asymmetric tread – the first such pattern to feature on a Federal UHP tyre, is designed with an outer shoulder that gives greater traction plus additional siping on the inner area for optimised ride qualities.

17th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

New Improved OTR Website

OTR Tyres Ltd has upgraded and improved its website in order “to reflect the expanded range of products, services and global operations” says the Alfreton-based company. The new look site contains 140 pages with easy, “drop down” navigation to guide visitors to the relevant areas of interest.

The site is produced in-house by OTR’s dedicated, IT team and, as well as news and information, the site allows customers secure access to their TotalTyreLogic tyre management records, factory production schedule and tyre information.

17th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Australia Prices to Rise August 1

Price increases of up to 5 per cent have been announced by Bridgestone Australia Ltd. The new pricing will be implemented on August 1 and includes most Bridgestone tyres, tubes, retreads and services.

Mac Ohashi, Bridgestone Australia chairman and CEO, commented that the company had absorbed the effect of rising raw material costs for as long as possible. “We have seen very significant continued upward price pressure on raw materials such as oil, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, steel and carbon black in combination with increased energy and transportation costs.

17th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Tech International Names OTR Sales Manager

Tech International has promoted Ron Reiring to the post of OTR Sales Manager, North America. His responsibilities will include developing new OTR sales opportunities for Tech International’s tire repairs and OTR equipment in the US, Canada and Mexico, while providing support to Tech’s existing OTR customer base.
Reiring graduated from Fresno State University with a degree in Industrial technology and, prior to his latest promotion, he served as a Western US Zone Manager for Tech, providing sales support, service and training to Tech’s national account base.

17th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors