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Flexibility necessary for European brake market players

While the European financial fug continues, brake suppliers are being required to show greater flexibility in their operations. The reactions of brands operating in the sector are shown in this feature to include a drive towards internationalisation – particularly with performance products generating improved revenues in the Americas and Asia Pacific – and a more varied product line-up to suit both OEM and end-user requirements. A new report published by Markets and Markets suggests that the global brake market will “grow to $28,532 million by 2018, as compared to $20,210 million in 2013, with a CAGR of 7.14% from 2013 to 2018. During this period of flux, the report suggests drum brakes will occupy the major share when compared to disc brakes systems, but that demand for discs will increase at a faster rate and slowly surpass the drum brakes market.

6th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

New B&J Rocket production manager for US plant

On 15 July 2013, Marcos Guzman took over the position of production manager, responsible for B&J Rocket’s factory in the USA. With immediate effect, Guzman is in charge of quality assurance and improvement for all B&J production. In addition to further optimising production processes he will closely monitor costs and the resources utilised. Furthermore, he is responsible for improving maintenance to ensure a consistently high quality output.

2nd August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Sumitomo publishes CSR report

Sumitomo Rubber Industries has released its CSR Report 2013. At this stage it is only available in Japanese; the English-language version will be available at a later date. The report is available for download at srigroup.co.jp/csr. In addition to publishing its CSR Report, the company has updated its Japanese CSR website with detailed CSR guideline information.

2nd August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyres & Accessories April 2013

April's Tyres & Accessories is now available to online subscribers via our e-paper format. This issue contained features on wholesaling, wheels and previewed May's Autopromotec exhibition.

1st August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear names Kaczynski VP, investor relations

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that Tom Kaczynski has joined the company as vice president of investor relations. He will report to Darren R. Wells, executive vice president and chief financial officer. Kaczynski joins Goodyear from Affinia Group Inc., where he had been vice president and corporate treasurer. At Affinia Group, Kaczynski established the company’s treasury office and led financing and investor relations activities.

29th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

WheelRight offers pressure monitoring without TPMS

UK-based WheelRight is aiming to “revolutionise tyre management across the automotive sector”, with the launch of a tyre-monitoring system designed to help the transport industry save “billions of pounds each year”. According to the company, the product enables critical tyre characteristics to be sent to a mobile phone within seconds, without the driver having to leave the vehicle and without the need for sensors to be fitted to the vehicle.

25th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Trelleborg tyre/wheel sales up 5.6%

In its April-June interim report, Trelleborg reports a 5.6 per cent year-on-year rise in sales for its Wheel Systems business area, with net sales amounting to SEK 1,111 million (£111.4 million) during the quarter. The company states that sales of agricultural tyres were level with the year earlier period, while sales of tyres fitted on materials handling vehicle were weak during the quarter, primarily in Europe. Operating profit remained at a similar level to a year earlier, rising 3.0 per cent to SEK 137 million (£13.7). Operating margin declined from 12.6 per cent to 12.4 per cent.

23rd July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Vredestein launches Wintrac xtreme S

On 18 June 2013 Apollo Vredestein Introduced its latest UHP winter tyre. The Wintrac xtreme S was designed in cooperation with Italian design house Giugiaro; a partnership that also led to the success of products such as the Ultrac Sessanta and Ultrac Vorti. To celebrate 15 years of cooperation, the introduction of the Wintrac xtreme S took place in Turin, the home of Italdesign Giugiaro and the hub of the automotive industry. The “style” element also explains why the latest version of the xtreme features an “S” in its name.

22nd July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre age discussion on MP’s agenda

The Shadow Secretary of State for Transport has requested a meeting with her non-shadow counterpart to talk tyres after learning of the role a 19 year old tyre played in a fatal coach crash last year. Garston and Halewood MP Maria Eagle, whose electorate was home to 18-year old Michael Molloy, one of three killed in last September’s crash, wishes to discuss the need for tyre age to be considered in law.

19th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Transport Minister to receive aged tyre report

Speaking at the inquest into a fatal coach crash caused by the catastrophic failure of a 19-year old tyre, Surrey coroner Richard Travers stated that he would ensure the DfT was officially informed about the dangers posed by aged tyres. The tyre responsible for the crash was older than the coach it was fitted to, had never been regrooved or retreaded, was purchased second hand by the coach operator – and was completely legal.

17th July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Commission to examine Goodyear Amiens closure

France’s National Assembly has voted to create a commission of enquiry into the closure of Goodyear’s Amiens Nord factory. According to French daily Le Figaro, the lower house vote was supported by members from the socialist and green parties and the commission will examine the “economic and financial” causes of the proposed plant closure and its “economic, social and environmental consequences.” The thirty member commission has been given six months to produce its report.

27th June 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Tattersall promoted to ATS Euromaster head of national accounts

Simon Tattersall has been promoted to a new position leading the company’s growing portfolio of national fleet business, encompassing its largest car, van and truck customers. Previously head of national truck, Tattersall is now titled head of national accounts. He will be responsible for a team of 10 national account managers currently managing more than £120 million worth of fleet business annually. ATS-E’s key national accounts range from major leasing, rental and utilities fleets to some of the country’s most recognised logistics operators, including Eddie Stobart, TNT and Hoyer Group.

26th June 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Electric vehicle project to drive battery revenues to US$61billion by 2020

With lithium-ion batteries set to maintain market dominance during the remainder of the decade, the uptake of electric vehicles is projected to drive battery revenues to US$61billion by 2020. And electric vehicle batteries to account for 73 per cent of advanced battery market by end of decade.

25th June 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Audia takes on interim investor relations role at Goodyear

Goodyear Tire & Rubber has announced Damon Audia’s assumption of interim responsibility for investor relations in addition to his current role as senior vice-president, business development. He takes over responsibility from Gregory A. Fritz, who Goodyear says left the company to “pursue other opportunities.” Audia will continue to report to Darren R. Wells, executive vice-president and chief financial officer.

24th June 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Selfish driving and using mobile phone while driving top the poll of pet peeves

Research from vehicle remarketing specialist, British Car Auctions (BCA), suggests motorists will welcome news of new powers for police to tackle bad driving. In a survey of 800 motorists, BCA found that 'selfish driving' is the thing motorists hate most about other drivers, with 70 per cent citing this as one of their top three frustrations. 57 per cent of those polled were concerned about other motorists using a mobile phone while driving, while over a third (34 per cent) said motorists texting while driving was a major frustration.

14th June 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors