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Toyo Reaches Back for New HP Sales Manager

Joe Jordan has returned to Toyo Tire USA Corp as national sales manager for high performance and specialty light truck tyres. Jordan worked for Toyo from 1991 to 2000 before operating his own tyre and wheel accessory store near San Diego.

In his new role, Jordan will manage sales and training programs for the ultra high performance and specialty light truck tyres as well as support marketing and promotional efforts surrounding the products. (Tire Review/Akron)

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RUD-Erlau Delivers World’s Largest OTR Tyre Chains

Following the recent completion of a three year expanion and modernization programme of its Aalen, Germany, tyre protection chain (TPC) production facility; RUD-Erlau delivered and installed two full sets of the world’s largest TPCs last month. Called the R 75S Plus the TPCs have gone into service in both Europe and North America.

In Europe the R 75S Plus are protecting all four 52/80–57 tyres on a CAT 994 loading limestone. The other machine to be shod with R 75S Plus is a giant LeTourneau 1850 working iron ore in North America.

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Hercules to Add Performance Line-Up

Hercules Tire International reports it is revamping is high performance line up to match the depth of its sport utility vehicle product lines. Hercules’ President, Joe Recchia, said, “our customers have spoken and we have listened. This year and next, we’ll be launching several new lines across all our main brands.”

The first line, the Hercules Raptis WR1 will be available later this year. The size range will, says Hercules, straddle “aficionado performance” and “touring performance” vehicle applications. The tyremaker is confidence that, with its sleek looks, rolling contour toroidal shape and bold asymmetric tread pattern, the Raptis WR1 will take its place among industry benchmark products in its category.

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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.

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Latest TSW Alloy Wheels Now in UK

Three new TSW wheels products have hit the shelves in the UK, reports nationwide distributor Yokohama HPT Ltd – and more are on their way. The new wheels, called the Croft, Indy 500 and Jarama, all build on the company’s reputation for design and quality and, adds Yokohama HPT, pay more than a passing homage to some of the iconic motorsport venues from around the world.

The Croft, named after England’s northern race circuit, is a full-mesh design and brings an aggressive circuit look and feel to the roads. The spokes run from the edge of the mounting flange to the very outside of the wheel rim, offering a true motorsport feel. The wheel comes in gun metal with a mirror cut lip or chrome and is available in a range of sizes, from 8×17 to 10×20-inch, and is well-suited for staggered fitments.

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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)

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Goodyear Raises £40,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Goodyear Dunlop UK has raised over £40,000 for the Red Balloon Appeal at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and has just pledged to raise a further £50,000. Chosen by the staff as the official charity partnership back in March 2007, the Red Balloon Appeal was given a significant boost when Goodyear Dunlop contributed over £40,000 to the new children’s Burn Centre – a brand new state-of-the-art development, serving over half the population in the UK.

In March this year, Goodyear Dunlop staff decided to make a further commitment to the Red Balloon Appeal, by undertaking to raise £50,000 over 18 months for a new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Play area.

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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.

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Hofmann Megaplan Launch HM TV

Hofmann Megaplan has recently launched HM TV, a new website-based feature showing valuable tyre equipment-related information. HM TV is initially showcasing demonstrations on various Hofmann Megaplan tyre changers, balancers and accessories, but will eventually be used more widely to provide tips and advice on matters such as fitting and balancing of specific tyres and rims, general industry news and interviews.

“We see HM TV as a major part of our customer awareness plans for the future,” commented Hofmann Megaplan MD James Boon. “When a customer is making an investment in equipment that should last him for a good few years, it is important that he makes the right decisions based on more than just a price and a brochure, and HM TV will enable us to provide much more in the way of information and advice than would normally be possible.”

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Proud Farmers Wanted

Goodyear is on the look-out for the UK’s top performing agricultural innovator. And what’s more the company is offering £3500 worth of Goodyear Farm tyres and the title of Goodyear Proud to be a Farmer Award 2008 to the most innovative farmer the company comes across. Anyone interested in entering the competition is encouraged to enter the competition via the Goodyear website www.mygoodyear.co.uk.

This year Goodyear celebrates 70 years of specialised farm tyre supply within the UK. To celebrate these innovations over the last 70 years Goodyear has teamed together with Harper Adams University College based near Shropshire, to create the Proud to be a Farmer Award. This award is searching for the UK’s most innovative, pioneering and ground breaking farmer. “Harper Adams is one of the UK’s top agricultural universities and offers a wealth of knowledge on farming practice and innovation. They will be using their expertise to help us select a winner of the Proud to be a Farmer award 2008” said Andy Morris, Director of Goodyear Farm Tyres.

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