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GT version of RoadAttack 2 aimed at sport touring, naked bikes

The popular ContiRoadAttack 2 range has been broadened by the addition of a new GT version, which has been developed for heavier sport-touring machines as well as big naked bikes. With an additional belt in the front and rear tyres, Continental’s RoadAttack 2 GT is said to deliver better durability, increased braking stability and improved consistency of performance throughout the tyre’s life when fitted on bikes such as the BMW R1200RT and Suzuki Bandit 1250.

19th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

12% of Michelin’s Thailand dealers still shut after flooding

Earlier in the week Goodyear warned of potential aviation tyre shortages due to flooding in Thailand knocking its plant there out of action; it appears Goodyear is not the only tyre maker suffering as a result of the flooding. The Bangkok Post reports that Michelin dealers in flood-affected areas – 12 per cent of the more than 400 dealers nationwide – have ceased operating, and this is expected to be seen in the tyre maker’s Thailand sales figures this year.

14th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Stema wins tyre plant upgrade contract

A collaboration between Italian engineering company Stema Service Srl and Control Techniques Italy has resulted in a substantial contract with one of Italy’s “leading tyre manufacturing groups.” According to the companies, the project, with Unidrive SP AC drives used throughout, has produced energy savings, increased production and resulted in a reduction in maintenance costs.

13th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Lay-offs may last 12 months, Nokian confirms

In November, Nokian Tyres reported weakening demand for its heavy tyres and its intention to scale back production. Following statutory negotiations, which ended on 12 December, Nokian Heavy Tyres Ltd confirmed it will alter the main working pattern for heavy tyre production to a discontinued five-day, three-shift model and temporarily lay off employees. Around 260 employees will be laid off for a maximum of 12 months, with lay-offs taking place during 2012 and the duration for each employee decided upon according to their work tasks and the development of order intake over the course of the year.

13th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Yxlon supplies CT scanner for tyre R&D centre

Hamburg based Yxlon International, a leading supplier of industrial X-ray inspection and computed tomography (CT) solutions, is to build a high-energy CT system for a leading tyremaker’s development centre in the US.

In addition to X-ray inspection for final checks in tyre production, there is now also increasing use being made of CT in tyre development. The non-destructive, three-dimensional analysis of the tyre enables a wealth of detailed information to be gained about its inner structures. In order to realistically reproduce the tyre’s behaviour on the road, a special tyre-loading unit forms part of the CT system.

6th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Mitsubishi to establish new subsidiary for tyre machinery

Japanese company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has announced plans to establish a new subsidiary that will take care of its industrial machinery business, including rubber and tyre machinery. This new, wholly MHI-owned company will come into being on 1 April, 2012 and be created by integrating MHI’s industrial machinery business, which is currently operated by the company’s Industrial Machinery Business, Technology & Solutions Division, and three existing MHI group companies, including MEC Engineering Service Co., Ltd. (MEC).

5th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Metro begins tubeless moto tyre production

Indian manufacturer Metro Tyres has introduced the latest product to result from its technical collaboration with Germany’s Continental AG. In a statement, the company reported the release of its first tubeless motorcycle tyres. The new product will initially be manufactured at the company’s factory in Ludhiana plant; production will later be extended to a second plant.

25th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

FullChamp becomes a Ronal Group company

Wheel company Ronal reports that n October 2011 it signed a Memorandum of Understanding that integrates Taiwanese company FullChamp technologies Co. Ltd into the Ronal Group. FullChamp, which was founded in 2002, was already a Ronal production partner; the firm manufactures Ronal’s ‘Speedline Truck’ line of commercial vehicle wheels, a range developed by the Swiss company’s Italy-based subsidiary Speedline Truck S.r.l.

23rd November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

New generation Diablo Supercorsa launched

Pirelli has premiered its new Diablo Supercorsa, a tyre it says is “perfect for professional riders and motorcyclists who have a sporty riding style but love the racetrack as well.” The newest member of the Diablo range will initially be produced in 120/70ZR17 front and 200/55ZR17 rear sizes and in both a SC (Special Compound) version, which will be showcased during the 2012 FIM Superstock 1000 Cup, plus a SP (Sport Production) race replica version suitable for daily use on the road.

16th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin planning Thailand elastomer composite plant

Michelin Siam is making preparations for a rubber composites production facility in Thailand. The tyre maker has awarded the contract to build the elastomer composite plant to energy industry project management, engineering and construction company Technip, who will set up a turnkey facility in Songkhla Province’s Southern Region Industrial Estate. The project is expected to be completed in the beginning of 2013.

15th November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli’s Carlisle plant secures Govt regional funds

Pirelli has been named a co-beneficiary of the £950 million to be handed out in the second round of the Government’s Regional Growth Fund. On October 31, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced details of the 119 successful bids; while the level of support Pirelli will receive was not specified, it is believed the funds heading Pirelli’s way will aid in the development of low carbon tyre production methods.

2nd November 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Longxing Chemical aiming to raise 400 million yuan in share issue

China’s Longxing Chemical Industry, which supplies carbon black and electricity to “major tyre makers” in the people’s republic is reportedly planning to raise 400 million yuan by issuing a maximum of 45 million shares at 9.26 yuan per share in a private placement.

19th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

2011 a bumper year for graduate recruits at Conti

Earlier this year, Continental announced it would hire around 1,500 university graduates and young professionals for its global operations. The German tyre and automotive technology maker ended up hiring more than three times this amount – Continental reports that some 5,500 graduates and young professionals joined its ranks during the course of the year. This intake represents a substantial increase over last year, and Conti says hiring a larger number of graduates is part of its “ongoing efforts to invest in fresh knowledge and new ideas” which will, in turn, increase its innovative prowess.

13th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Heuver Tyrewholesale targets French market with Aeolus

France is one of Heuver Tyrewholesale's growth markets for the Aeolus range of tyres. In order to reinforce the brand's positioning as "the leading alternative" to major brands, Heuver Tyrewholesale is taking a stand at the Equip'Auto exhibition trade show from 11 to 15 October.

11th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin planning to start India production in November 2012

Production at Michelin’s new factory in Chennai, India should be underway by November 2012. B Kumar, national sales manager for Michelin India’s truck and bus division, confirmed this date to the Press Trust of India, adding the tyre maker has already employed some 500 plant workers and “plans to hire more soon.” According to PTI, a workforce of around 1,500 is planned for the facility’s initial phase.

12th September 2011/by Tyrepress Editors