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Conti Clairoix Tyre Workers ‘Egg’ Bosses

A small number of workers at Continental AG’s Clairoix passenger tyre factory reportedly egged their bosses in a meeting taking place in nearby Reims. According to the AFP news agency, hundreds of angry workers gathered outside the hotel in which the meeting was being held to protest at the recently announced closure of the Clairoix plant.

On 12 March French president Nicolas Sarkozy said he wished to make sure Continental was keeping its promises and respecting French legal procedures. However, the Journal du Dimanche quoted Continental vice president responsible for passenger car/light truck tyres, Bernhard Trilken, as saying Continental AG “scrupulously” followed French law with relation to the announced plant closure.

16th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Wins Place on Fortune’s “Most Admired” List

US-based Fortune Magazine has once again listed Goodyear as one of the most admired companies in the world in its annual list-based issue. Chairman and CEO Robert J. Keegan expressed his pleasure at the ranking in a release from the manufacturer: “This global recognition by our industry peers is something for which all Goodyear associates can be proud.”

Among companies in the Motor Vehicle Parts category, Goodyear was the highest-ranked tyre company, the top US-based company and placed at number 2 overall. The tyre maker was awarded top-two finishes in five of the nine key attributes measured, coming first in Use of Corporate Assets and Social Responsibility and second in Innovation, Quality of Products and Services and Global Competitiveness.

16th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Tronchetti Provera Confident in Pirelli 2009 “Return to Profit”

Pirelli chairman and CEO Marco Tronchetti Provera has stated that the company should reach the end of 2009 with a profit, Reuters is reporting. Quoted by a spokesperson at a company presentation in Milan, Tronchetti Provera said, “We are fairly optimistic that in 2009 things will change. The market is moving, the measures taken in 2008 and being carried out in 2009 are producing results.”

Thanks to a major restructuring process mainly involving the company’s real estate division and the general global financial turmoil, Pirelli finished 2008 with a net loss of 412.5 million euros, though recent stock performance has seen a small upturn in the past week.

16th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

New Touring Tyre from Giti

Giti Tire USA has introduced the Champiro 228, a “performance touring” line of 15 H- and V-rated sizes. The new tyre features Giti’s “Nanotek” silica tread compound for wet/dry grip and lower rolling resistance, four circumferential grooves for water dispersion, shoulder grooves to resist hydroplaning, and a low noise tread design. The Champiro 228 is now available to dealers in 16- and 17-inch wheel diameters. (Tire Review/Akron)

16th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper: New Zeon CS6 Offers 12% longer tread life

Cooper Tire has launched a new ultra-high performance tyre which, the company claims, offers all the performance of the Zeon range, but with the addition of much improved tread life. The new Cooper Zeon CS6 replaces the Cooper Zeon XTC V and W-rated sizes. The enhanced tyre tread life comes by virtue of a new silica tread compound which, thanks to the latest in computer-aided design technology, offers enhanced grip in wet weather braking and handling situations, but also features up to 12 per cent longer tread wear than the XTC.

The CS6 will be available in sizes ranging from 15 to 18 inch rim diameters, and more high-speed ratings than its predecessor, including V, W and Y ratings. The CS6’s new up-rated tyre construction means the CS6 is lighter than its predecessor, and features lower rolling resistance, which offers energy and money saving benefits to consumers.

13th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Jon Ward Appointed CGS UK MD

With effect from 9 March, 2009 Jon Ward became the new managing director of CGS Tyres UK. The 39-year old, who has extensive experience in the tyre business, succeeds Andrew Mabin, who was Managing Director of CGS Tyres UK for the past five years. In September 2008 he took over as the new Marketing and Sales Director of Mitas/CGS Tyres.

13th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

PPI Releases New ‘Ultra-Light’ Forged Wheel

Audi tuner, PPI Automotive Design GmbH, has presented a new wheel which the company says is specially adjusted for “the design vocabulary and the technical requirements of the current Audi fleet.” The forged aluminium wheel features 11 long-drawn spokes and weighs next to nothing – the 9.0 x 19 size only weighs 9.85 kg. Approved for speeds up to 400 km/h, the wheel is compatible with the tyre pressure control/TPMS designed by Continental. The rim PPI MAG11 is available in 19 and 20-inch diameters and black, matt black and carbon silver finishes for all current Audi models. Prices start at 995 euros.

13th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Sibur Halts Amtel-Vredestein Debt Deal

Sibur has suspended talks with the creditors of Amtel-Vredestein after Sberbank (which is Russia’s largest bank and responsible for 20 per cent of its debts) failed to decide whether or not to participate in the debt restructuring negotiations. However, company sources have reaffirmed their continued interests in buying Amtel’s assets.

13th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Carlsson Appoints Rolf Schepp New Head Designer

Carlsson, the company behind many wheel and accessories modifications for Mercedes Benz has formalised its already intensive co-operation with Rolf Schepp. On 1 March, the automobile manufacturer appointed the designer as their head designer.

Rolf Schepp has been working for Carlsson on a regular basis for many years. Amongst others, he developed the style for the current CLK- (W209), S- (W220), the future E-class (W212) and the Smart Fortwo. His work can be seen especially in the front spoiler, side skirts and rear diffuser, which bear his signature. A Carlsson press release states that “he has significantly advanced the Carlsson design line. Moreover, Schepp shaped the latest Evo- and Revo-wheel generations.”

13th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

New UHP From Bridgestone

Bridgestone Americas has introduced the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11, a V- and W-rated UHP line. The tyre, introduced in Japan last year, features Bridgestone’s “Stealth Technology,” an aid in water dispersion.

“The tyre’s unique new sidewall shape and radical new ‘stealth’ block, which was derived from Bridgestone’s Formula One race tires, promotes higher tread stiffness while enhancing water evacuation,” the company said in its description. “An asymmetric cavity shape offers improved handling and ride characteristics. Large outer tread blocks improve cornering performance, and grooves around the tyre’s circumference help channel water from the tyre’s footprint to decrease hydroplaning.”

Bridgestone said the tyre targets such cars as the Honda S2000, Nissan 350Z, the Mini Cooper S and the BMW 3 Series. It will be available in 31 sizes covering 15- to 19-inch wheel diameters, and carries a UTQG of 180 AA. (Tire Review/Akron)

13th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Automechanika Middle East

Automechanika Middle East is the largest automotive aftermarket exhibition covering entire UAE, Gulf Countries, wider Middle East and Africa. Automechanika ME 2009 will be held from 31 May–2 June, 2009 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, UAE.

Some of the most lucrative export destinations can be reached through the ports of Dubai. Automechanika Middle East is the only platform for the Tyre related companies to target $1.1bn Tyre Industry.

For further information contact:

Jasmeet Bakshi
Show Manager
Automechanika Middle East
Epoc Messe Frankfurt GmbH
PO Box 26761
Dubai, UAE
Tel. +971 4 3380102
Fax. +971 4 3380041

13th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Apollo Presents New Corporate Identification

Following three decades of its existing logo, Apollo Tyres of India is freshening up its image with a new corporate image. With a new font and black, purple, grey or orange colouring, the change is striking indeed, especially when the colours combine on the company’s circle-themed backgrounds.

“The new look brings in the vibrancy of colors and shapes, and an overall look and feel of energy to a fast growing company with global ambitions,” the company states. “The change was a felt need, given Apollo’s recent growth and expansion into new markets and products. In a sense, this change captures the evolution of Apollo Tyres from being a predominantly commercial vehicle tyre maker to a leader across diverse customer segments.”

The new logo features the company name in lower case lettering, accompanied by series of colored discs, which Apollo said makes “a strong association with tyres and mobility. The discs, in fact, represent the various kinds of tires Apollo makes. The slim to thick outlines portray passenger to industrial tyres.”

13th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Automechanika ME Sets Venue, Dates

Automechanika Middle East – the largest automotive aftermarket exhibition covering the UAE, Gulf Countries, wider Middle East and Africa – has set its dates for 2009. It will be held from 31 May–2 June, 2009 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, UAE. Some of the most lucrative export destinations can be reached through the ports of Dubai, so Automechanika Middle East is set to be a useful platform for companies to target a $1.1bn tyre industry.

More information is available in the “Events” section of Tyrepress.com.

13th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Disused Tyre Factory Remoulded into Community Theatre

A disused tyre factory, which previously produced Dunlop-branded products, has been transformed into community theatre. The National Theatre of Scotland has taken over the former Dunlop plant in Dunfermline to stage its latest production. At its height the factory employed more than 6,000 people, but now the younger generation are using the shop floor as an auditorium in a piece which centres on the experiences of factory workers. Tickets are said to be sold our, which suggests audiences won’t “tyre” of watching

13th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

OTR Implements New Service Management System

OTR Tyres Ltd has implemented a new Service Management System as part of its strategy to continually improve onsite service for customers. According to the company, the system provides a seamless transfer of data to and from the OTR Service Engineer and Regional Depot and gives real time information to allow accurate job management. “Travel time and distance, job start and finish information, vehicle downtime, details of work requested and work done are all recorded and used to continually improve the service offered,” said UK operations director Darren Flint.

13th March 2009/by Tyrepress Editors