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B&J Rocket Sales pleased with successful Autopromotec 2011

Swiss retreading supplies firm B&J Rocket reports that it enjoyed a successful return to Bologna this year after not attending the exhibition in 2009. A permanent absence from the Italian Autopromotec was never the intention of the retreading tools market leader of according to Andreas Müller, managing director of B&J Rocket. Instead the MD reports that he had several reasons to be happy about this year’s exhibition: “Not only did we have intense discussions with our long-time loyal dealers and customers, we had in addition visits from many potential new customers who are set on the product range of B&J in future!”

14th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Vipal Rubber: "Quality knows no boundaries"

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Vipal’s international presence provided the reason for the company to exhibit at Autopromotec, where the firm showed its wide range of products for the automotive segment. At the show, Vipal showcased solutions and products for tyre and tyre tube repair, with more than 6,000 items in its portfolio.

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13th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Strong Indian contingent at Automechanika Middle East

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Automechanika 2011 features a strong contingent of Indian tyre manufacturers and distributors including well known names such as JK Tyre, BKT and Emrald, to name just three. As the show organisers expanded the number of exhibitors many times over at the fair in general, it appears to have been a conscious decision to invite tyre makers from the subcontinent to the tyre halls in a bid to attract increasingly influential companies in addition to leading Chinese firms such as Hangzhou Zhongce, Shandong Linglong and Sailun.

8th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Marangoni expands Benelux presence with Profile Tyrecenter deal

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Following several years of having what it calls a ‘marginal presence’, Marangoni Retreading Systems has announced its return to the Dutch and Belgian markets. This Benelux comeback comes courtesy of a partnership with tyre reseller and fast-fit chain Profile Tyrecenter. Marangoni states it will now expand its business in co-operation with what is the largest local tyre fitting network in these two markets; under the agreement, Profile Tyrecenter takes on exclusive management of the Ringtread brand in the Benelux. The Ringtread tyres distributed there will be manufactured by Dutch retreader Frapa, a founding Profile Tyrecenter member.

7th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Al Dobowi out in force at Automechanika Middle East

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Automechanika Middle East 2011 will feature a strong showing from Al Dobowi when the company will further promote a new pattern for its Infinity range of tyres, which the firm began promoting at the recent Autopromotec event in Bologna. Al Dobowi Group will be on-show in the dedicated tyres section of the exhibition located in Hall 7.

7th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Don’t sell China short, says Retread Tire Association

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Much sentiment about Chinese manufactured tyres emanating from the US in recent years has had a negative tone to it; from quality concerns to accusations of dumping, Chinese product has not always been welcomed with open arms. Yet it is unfair to tar all Chinese manufacturers with the same brush, and the Retread Tire Association is currently trying to get the message across that Chinese truck tyres can be a suitable alternative.

12th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Surprising results for Bridgestone survey at 2011 CV Show

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Bridgestone is reporting and surprising insights into what people really look for when it comes to choosing their commercial vehicle tyres gleaned from the thousands of visitors at this year’s CV Show. The Bridgestone stand, which incorporated the Rizla Suzuki MotoGP bike, also offered visitors the chance to win two hospitality tickets to the British MotoGP in exchange for a crucial piece of information – what is the single most important factor in your choice of tyre supplier?

3rd May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Vacu-Lug extends Nightfreight contract

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Nightfreight has secured a further two-year national distribution contract with Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres Ltd. The contract renewal sees Vacu-Lug strengthen its 10-year partnership with Willenhall based Nightfreight as both a customer and supplier. Under the contract, Nightfreight is charged with the collection and outbound delivery of Vacu-Lug’s new retread tyres from its UK plant in Grantham to its nationwide customer base via Nightfreight’s network of regional hubs.

3rd May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin inaugurates Russian retreading plant

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In late April Michelin celebrated the official opening of its first retreading facility in Russia. The opening of the retreading plant, located at its Davydovo new tyre factory near Moscow, has been described by Michelin as one of the most important steps in its long-term business strategy for Russia and the CIS. The tyre maker intends to invest some 10 million euros in the facility in the years up to 2015. The establishment of the retreading plant has created 50 new jobs at the Davydovo site.

29th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Snider Tire opens sixth MRT retreading facility

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US based commercial tyre dealer Snider Tire has begun producing retreads at its sixth Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) retread plant. The new facility is located at the company’s headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina. Snider Tire became an MRT franchisee in May 2009, starting with two MRT retread plants, and has opened or acquired four additional MRT plants during the past two years.

27th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Hungarian Bandag franchisee ‘strengthens’ Bridgestone’s fleet package

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On 14th April the new Hungarian Bandag franchise dealership, 5-Let Ltd., inaugurated its new retreading facility. Established with an investment of 2 million euros, the plant in the town of Mezőszilas began production on March 30 and is expected to produce 2,500 retreads this year; this number should double by 2013.

27th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Queen’s Award for Enterprise presented to Dunlop Aircraft Tyre

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Dunlop Aircraft Tyres has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the international trade category, following six consecutive years of growth in its international sales. Based in Birmingham, and with a rich history spanning over 100 years DATL’s chairman Ian Edmondson expressed the company’s satisfaction with the reception of the prestigious award: “We are delighted that our achievements have been recognised with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise. It is a great honour for both the company and the people that work here.”

21st April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Elgi Rubber acquires Dutch rubber recycler

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Elgi Rubber International Limited has announced the acquisition of a 100 per cent interest in Rubber Resources B.V. on 16 March, 2011. Elgi, headquartered in India, has operations in the USA, Brazil, East Africa and other parts of the Indian Subcontinent, focusing on rubber recycling, especially in tyres and retreading. Elgi says the acquisition “means a strong presence in Europe and big step towards being a worldwide supplier of reclaim to the rubber industry”.

20th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre firms eye Saudi Arabia as strategic growth market

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With more than 13 million tyres being imported annually and a market that is set to grow by 12 per cent each year (according to the US commercial service), Saudi Arabia is the largest market for tyres and tubes in the Middle East region. This growth, fuelled by an ecomomy riding on high oil prices, high disposable incomes and an appetite for all things automobile, means that the Kingdom is firmly in the sights of tyre and tube manufacturers worldwide.

19th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook introduces e-cube tyre to UK fleets…and politicians

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With one of the largest tyre-related stands at this year's CV show (along with Bridgestone, Giti, Michelin, etc), Hankook was seeking to raise the profile of its latest commercial vehicle tyre technology amongst UK. As it happened the company got more than it bargained for when government transport minister, Mike Penning MP, dropped in to see the firm’s e-cube (truck) and Kinergy (car) fuel saving technology.

12th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

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