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Goodyear Gaining Market Share in Russia

In the past three years Goodyear has improved its position amongst the growing number of importers supplying tyres to the Russian market, not to mention the replacement market itself. In 2002 the American manufacturer exported some 960,000 Goodyear, Dunlop, Fulda and Sava branded tyres to Russia. According to the Discovery Research Group based in Moscow, this has already grown to 1.39 million units. At the same time Goodyear’s share of the total number of tyres imported into Russia has increased from 12 per cent in 2002 to 17 per cent now, based on a total import market of 8.2 million units each year.

19th April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Interstate Tires Appoints Chinese Distributor

Interstate Tires has appointed a new distributor for its brand in China. During an official meeting last week, Theo de Vries (Vice President, Interstate Tires) and Mr. Yao (CEO, Tiger) agreed on a long-term co-operation, whereby Tiger will distribute Interstate tyres in China, both in its own retail stores as well as wholesaling throughout China. Said Theo de Vries: “I am very pleased with our agreement with this new distributor in China. We have already built up our distribution in Malaysia and other Far Eastern countries, however China was still open. Now we have a close co-operation and a good, solid base in China. I am very confident that this professional distributor will contribute to the growing success of Interstate Tires.” Interstate will provide commercial back-up with advertising, marketing and promotional support and the company also has hired a Chinese sales manager.

5th April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Stapletons Appoint Marketing Manager

UK tyre wholesaler Stapletons has appointed a new marketing manager to spearhead the company’s next stage of development. Stephen Childs (32) joins the Letchworth-headquartered company, which is the UK’s leading supplier of passenger car tyres to the wholesale and dealership sectors and also has 48 thriving automotive retail centres in the UK.

4th April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Hi-Q Bids Farewell to Jack Blacklock

National car care operator, Hi-Q has said farewell to its founder, Jack Blacklock, who sadly passed away recently. Jack, who was 87, founded Tyre Services in 1949, starting the company from premises in Denton Holme, Carlisle. He leaves behind a daughter, son-in-law and grand-daughter.

3rd April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Amtel-Vredestein – Top Tyre Retailer in Russia

Amtel-Vredestein N.V. has today announced that its new OJSC AV-TO tyre retail subsidiary has acquired 63 additional multi-brand tyre sales and service centres. These are in major cities across Russia – and include the Horoshie Kolesa (“Good Wheels”) and Nordshina chains in St. Petersburg.

3rd April 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Expands Capacity in India

(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear India Ltd. has nearly completed a major expansion at its passenger tyre plant in Aurangabad, India, boosting its annual capacity to 1.8 million tyres. Goodyear hopes the increase in radial production, due to start in June, will help it become one of India’s top selling tyre brands.

29th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

John Church Steps Down from Group Tyre

Group Tyre (UK) Ltd chairman John Church is to step down from 1 April 2006, because of health reasons. According to an official statement, the decision was agreed mutually by John Church and Group Tyre and fully supported by the managing directors of all Group Tyre member companies. The directors of Group Tyre paid tribute to John Church’s leadership.

As a result Larry Cross will increasingly take up the role of coordinating director, as well as there being a greater input from the other managing directors of Group Tyre member companies. Group Tyre’s head office management will reside with Karl Naylor, (director of commercial operations), Nick Manning (director of purchasing – who assumes this responsibility from Larry Cross) and John Dunleavy (financial controller).

29th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Tesco Non-Executive Chairman Joins Kwik-Fit

Kwik-Fit Group has announced that it has appointed David Reid as Chairman. Reid, who is the Chairman of Tesco PLC and a Non-Executive Director of Reed Elsevier Group plc, will take up this new appointment with immediate effect.

27th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre Care Plus Chain Launched in Oman

Towell Auto Centre, the sole representative for Bridgestone tyres has established a nationwide chain of retail outlets in Oman, branded as ‘Tyre Care Plus.’ According to AMEInfo.com, “these exclusive outlets are redefining tyre retailing.” In a very clear and focussed marketing strategy and keeping in line with their ‘Closer to Customer’ concept, Towell Auto Centre has expanded to thirteen Tyre Care Plus outlets in the country. The first outlet was set up in 1999 at Wadi Kabir, which was known as ‘Bridgestone Tyre Service Centre’. Later a need to brand these exclusive outlets led to the conception of ‘Tyre Care Plus’ in 2005.

24th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Double Success for Sheffield Dealership

Sheffield’s oldest tyre retailer has won two top awards in as many months. Hawley’s Tyre Services, established in 1910, is a key member of Bridgestone UK’s 160-strong First Stop network of independent tyre dealerships. The outlet started 2006 by securing a four-star rating in the annual First Stop Stars awards, which assess all areas of customer service over a six-month period.

24th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Marangoni Appoints Brand Manager

Marangoni, has announced the appointment of Greg Graham as Brand Manager. The role will be predominantly UK based, with responsibilities across additional English speaking countries. The appointment follows Marangoni’s new distribution partnership with leading UK wholesaler, Group Tyre (UK) Ltd, and further signals the manufacturer’s intent to aggressively increase its market share of the UK car tyre market.

24th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

World Cup Fever Reaches Aftermarket

Maccess has unveiled a range of automotive World Cup merchandise, which it claims will offer stockists high earning potential throughout Spring and Summer.

The football World Cup 2006 takes place throughout the month of June in Germany and is a fantastic opportunity for UK automotive accessory retailers to offer England football team memorabilia to supporters.

23rd March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Blackcircles Opens First Garage in Franchised Network

Village Motor Company in Wallasey has become the first member of Blackcircles’ franchised dealer network. The launch meant coming full-circle for Blackcircles’ MD, Mike Welch, as it is just 10 miles from where he launched his first tyre business in Garston at the age of 17. Blackcircles reports that it has been “inundated” with enquiries since it launched its bolt-on franchise option.

23rd March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

National Tyres to Double Number of Outlets

Axle Group executives have announced plans to acquire up to 200 independent retail outlets across the UK in an effort to double the number of branches in the company’s National Tyres chain. Group financial director, John Kemp told Tyres & Accessories that National Tyres is “actively looking” for the right kind of acquisition targets and is “prepared to borrow” to do this. In his words, expanding the retail network is a great opportunity to “further enhance (the) bottom line.”

The announcement coincides with the publication of the company’s financial results, which show that the company achieved £121.4 million of sales in 2005, up 7 per cent on the previous year. During the period Axle Group recorded an operating profit of £883,000, almost £9 million more than the company reported in its 2004 accounts.

17th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

SHH to Exclusively Distribute Nankang Tyres In Brunei

Sin Hup Huat Company (SHH Co.). has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nankang Rubber Tyres Corporation Taiwan, for SHH Co to exclusively market and sell Nankang’s full range of tyres for Brunei.

The tyre distribution deal will be supported by further contracts that SHH managing director Steven Kuan signed with Brunei’s Hyundai dealer Setia Motors Sdn. Bhd. This makes SHH Co. the preferred service provider for tyres, wheel services and roadside assistance for Setia Motors Sdn. Bhd. SHH simultaneously sealed a deal with 24/7 Roadside Assist, represented by its managing director Mark Adams. 24/7 Roadside Assist will join forces with SHH Co. as its official affiliate service partner and retail outlet for roadside assistance service and preferred workshop.

14th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors