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Michelin Plans Egyptian Production

Michelin has announced that it is looking to invest in a factory in Egypt, following the failure of its attempts to purchase the country’s public’s Transport and Engineering Company, Trenco. The announcement followed nine months of discussions between the French group and the Egyptian Holding Company for the Chemical Industries, which ultimately came to nothing. Michelin remains focussed on developing its presence in Egypt and could still invest in a factory, a Paris-based Michelin spokesman said.

The Michelin Group already has factories in Algeria and in Nigeria, but not yet in Egypt. The company is reportedly aiming to supply the Egyptian market and to export products manufactured in the country. The French group could also seek be seeking to open a factory in one of the country’s principal industrial towns of Egypt, the industrial ministry added.

16th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Copper Production Could Be Hurt By Tyre Shortage

(Akron/Tire Review) Mining Engineering magazine reported that one of the world’s largest mining companies said it may have to reduce copper production because of a shortage of large truck tyres. An executive of Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile (Codelco) said demand for truck tyres currently exceeds supply. Guillermo Vero, Codelco Norte’s vice president of mining and metallurgy, said the shortage involves tyres for 300-ton haul trucks.

8th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Heuver Banden to Supply EM Tyres Despite Scarcity

Although there is a world wide shortage of earthmover tyres, Heuver Banden has managed to supply its customers with either new EM tyres or retreads of its private brand “Maxfield”. In the event that these sources cannot satisfy demand, the company can also supply used EM tyres. “By means of our many good contacts on the market we are able to buy big quantities of EM tyres and sell them ex stock,” the Dutch wholesaler based in Den Ham writes. “If we haven’t got the right tread then, it is almost always possible to offer an alternative.” The global scarcity of new EM tyres has mainly been caused by enormous demand from China. This in turn obviously increases the demand for retreaded earthmover tyres considerably. And this is where Heuver Banden’s private brand Maxfield is said to pay off. Maxfield tyres are “retreaded EM tyres in OEM quality.” All Maxfield tyres come with a two-year guarantee and are available in almost all major sizes. Casings for the production of Maxfield tyres are bought internationally, according to the company.

2nd August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone to Build $100 Million Chinese Steel Cord Plant

Bridgestone Corp is to build a new $100 million steel-cord plant in southern China to feed its growing production base there, the manufacturer has reported. The plant, in Huizhou in the southern province of Guangdong, will produce steel cord for truck and bus radial tyres starting in January 2007, Bridgestone said.

2nd August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Bosch Celebrates ESP

Ten years ago Bosch was the first supplier to begin series production of its Electronic Stability Program (ESP) technology. What started as an option for high-end passenger cars is now available as a safety feature on most new cars and vans. The development of ESP can be traced back to 1983 when engineers at Bosch sought to optimise anti-lock braking systems (ABS).

To mark this milestone, His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, patron of RoadSafe, attended a reception at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders in London to celebrate with leading representatives from the road safety and motor industries.

In a speech at the event, Prince Michael congratulated Bosch on the development and pointed out the important safety benefits that can be derived from the fitment of ESP to all vehicles. He also noted that the installation rate on new cars being registered in the UK had increased from 20 to 29 per cent in only 12 months

28th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Indian Tyre Output Climbs 10 per cent in May

Indian tyre production levels went up 10 per cent in May compared with last year. At the same time exports jumped 62 per cent. May’s overall tyre production total stood at 5,176,732 units compared with 4,712,642 in 2040, according to ATMA figures.

A large part of the growth was attributed to the increase production of light commercial vehicles tyres, which went up 24 per cent year-on-year. Meanwhile, passenger car tyre production increased 13 per cent, truck and bus tyre production increased 10 per cent. In the two-wheeler segment, motorcycle tyre production increased by 14 per cent, while scooter tyre production dipped by three per cent.

Exports during May increased by 62 per cent with 472,477 units exported, as opposed to 291,427 units in the same month last year. Passenger car tyre exports most, increasing 96 per cent, while trucks tyre exports went up 40 per cent in May this year.

19th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

New Tyre Production Machinery Manufacturer Harburg-Freudenberger

Some weeks ago, ThyssenKrupp Technologies AG sold its Harburg-Freudenberger GmbH mechanical engineering business to Luebeck, Germany-based L Possehl & Co mbH. Under new ownership, the company will produce machinery for the rubber and tyre industries.

12th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli Will Not Build Indian Plant

Pirelli S.p.A. says it has no plans to build a new tyre plant in India, denying the news item in earlier reports that it may be looking at that possibility. Pirelli’s published statement was to the point: “The Pirelli Group has no plans to build a new factory in India for tyre production.”

11th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Arnco Opens New Plant Near Cleveland

(Akron/Tire Review) South Gate, California-based Arnco, a supplier of polyurethane flatproofing products for off-road vehicles, opened its new processing plant in Berea, Ohio, last week. The company said the new 112,000-square-foot facility will “significantly expand its production capacity and help meet the growing demand worldwide for products that eliminate flats and reduce costly downtime for equipment operators.”

11th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Retreading Special: Recycling

As the saying goes: “retreading is recycling.” And as such retreading its known as the more environmentally friendly side of tyre production. However, whether you sell retreads or new tyres all casings eventually reach the end of their lives. That’s where the growing tyre collection and reprocessing business comes in.

The August issue of Tyres & Accessories will feature the ways retreaders, and other members of the tyre industry, can safely and efficiently dispose of their used tyres in its ‘Retreading Special: Recycling’ supplement. In this special report T&A will speak to influential companies, take a look at the latest technologies and summarise the developments in this part of tyre business. Look out for the ‘Retreading Special: Recycling’ supplement in the August issue of T&A.

11th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

T&A Partners With Tyrexpo Asia Again

“Today southeast Asia and China host some of the fastest growing markets in the world. So having a tyre exhibition in Singapore is an ideal combination,” says Klaus Haddenbrock.

The publisher and chief editor of Tyres & Accessories, and its German sister magazine Neue Reifenzeitung, is confident that this year’s Tyrexpo Asia will be a complete success and the number of exhibitors and visitors will increase strongly.

For him the region is much more than just a “cheap production platform” and the tyre business will continue to be bullish in the future. “Its not only Western manufacturers that are looking for new markets in which to sell their products, so do their Eastern counterparts,” he adds.

The 2005 show will be the fifth time Tyres & Accessories has supported Tyrexpo Asia. Once again, T&A is the show’s exclusive European media partner. Organised by East Sussex-based ECI International, Tyrexpo Asia will be held at the Singapore Expo Centre from 13 – 15 September 2005. T&A will be on stand H 14.

7th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

FIA to Change Tyre Rule

The FIA has proposed an amendment to Formula 1’s tyre rules for 2008 in order to avoid a repeat of the problems encountered at the recent US Grand Prix. The new rule contains a provision for the stewards to exercise their discretion and approve the use of tyres other than those nominated by the manufacturer prior to a race meeting in the event of an unexpected problem.

6th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental Supplies BMW M5 and M6

Continental is to supply the new BMW M5 Limousine and the M6 Coupé. The German automotive supplier will provide both its MK60 E5 brake system and ContiSportContact 2 tyres. “Once again, BMW is placing its trust in our know-how and expertise for its top sporty models, following the current M3 and M3 CSL models. We’re very pleased about this,” said Dr Karl-Thomas Neumann, president of Continental Automotive Systems and member of the Continental AG Executive Board.

4th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli Looks Towards India?

Indian news sources have reported that Pirelli is setting up a “liaison office” in Dehli, inferring that the company plans to start production in the country. According to the reports, the new office will be led by Pirelli executive Lorrenzo Arrigone. In the past there have been rumours about a possible investment worth $500 million, although nothing has materialised to date.

1st July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Invests 17 billion yen in OTR Expansion

Bridgestone is to invest 17 billion yen (£86 million) in increasing production of large and ultra-large radial tyres for mining and construction equipment. The company plans to spend the money in expanding production at its Shimonoseki, Saga, and Hofu plants. Bridgestone said that the move has been taken in response to growing global demand for this specific type of tyres. The investment is also said to be part of a “sweeping capital spending programme” that the Bridgestone Group is undertaking worldwide.

1st July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors