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Continental to capitalise on UHP segment growth throughout Europe

Back in April, Continental formally rounded up its latest round of extensions to the manufacturer’s high performance tyre range with the top-of -range ContiSportContact 5, designed for powerful sports cars in over 20 sizes; the PremiumContact 2, for compact and medium range cars upwards; the SportContact Vmax, for the customising sector and approved for speeds of up to 360 kmh (225 mph); and the EcoContact 3 for compact cars. The SportContact 5 P, launched at the end of 2009 and designed for rear-wheel drive, powerful cars, completes this list, fitting 19”-plus sizes.

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Goodyear to webcast Deutsche Bank presentation

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will broadcast its Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference on its investor relations website. The conference takes place in Chicago on Thursday, 16 June, where Darren R Wells, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the company’s strategies and field questions from analysts and investors.

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Hard surface tyre added to Michelin BibSteel range

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Promising “even higher productivity on North American construction sites and work sites,” Michelin North America has launched the latest addition to its radial skid steer range, the BibSteel Hard-Surface tyre. This new product, which replaces the Michelin Stabil’XZSL radial, is said to deliver increased traction and durability plus a better ride than its cross-ply counterparts.

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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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US military awards Goodyear and Michelin US$60 million of tyre contracts

The US military’s Defense Logistics Agency has awarded two tyre supply contracts worth over US$60 million in total to Goodyear and Michelin. The Akron, Ohio-based Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., was awarded a fixed-price with economic price adjustment contract with a maximum $37,104,838 for aircraft tyres intended for the US Army and Air Force. The contract’s “performance completion” is scheduled for 13 September 2013.

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Pelmar 2011 conference to be held in Israel, Hagai Peled takes over

Pelmar Engineering Ltd has announced that its annual conference will take place Israel between 19 until 23 June 2011. The last conference was held from 12 – 13 February 2010 in Koln, Germany; held just after the Tire Technology Expo Cologne. The conference also marks the 45th Anniversary of the Pelmar Group and the change in management with Hagai Peled taking over as CEO from his father, Jacob Peled, who will remain as executive chairman of the group.

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Maxxis adds new UHP radial to its high performance range

Tyre manufacturer Maxxis recently added the ZR9 ultra high performance radial specifically designed for asphalt track racing to its high performance range. The tyre, which made its UK public debut at AutoSport International and has been available since the end of April in size 195/50 VR15, has a directional tread pattern design with low void ratio for impressive handling. The large shoulder blocks aid cornering and lateral stability, while the centre V-shaped grooves disperse water efficiently to ensure excellent wet traction. The tread, sidewall, bead design and racing compound are designed to meet handling and traction requirements for racing.

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Goodyear sells global wire business

Goodyear Tire & Rubber has agreed to sell its global wire business to Hyosung Corporation, pending government and regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The Korean company will pay Goodyear and its affiliates approximately US$50 million for the business, subject to post-closing adjustments. Included in the deal are the tyre reinforcement wire manufacturing plants in Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg and Asheboro, North Carolina, which together employ some 600 people. In addition, upon closing the deal Goodyear and Hyosung will sign a multi-year supply agreement. The sale is expected to close in the third quarter of 2011; Goodyear says it doesn’t expect the sale to result in a significant gain or loss.

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MNA offers 30% longer life cash-back on XZA3+

With its latest steer axle radial, Michelin North America has laid out a challenge to all comers by guaranteeing 30 per cent greater removal mileage than any competitor. Michelin adds that the new Michelin XZA3+ Evertread steer tyre is also fuel efficient, as shown by its EPA SmartWay verification.

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Conti Matador invests in rolling resistance optimisation

In order to meet the global trend towards tyres with a stronger ‘green’ emphasis, Continental Matador Rubber states its factory in Púchov, Slovakia is gearing up for the production of low rolling resistance tyres. This production transition is scheduled to occur in two stages, the first of which is already underway with the gradual introduction of the ContiEcoContact 5 and ContiSportContact 5 into the plant’s production mix. Continental Matador says several sizes are already in serial production at the Púchov plant and further sizes will be introduced throughout the year.

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Portfolio reshape increases Solutia’s focus on core rubber chemical business

US chemicals company Solutia Inc. reports having reshaped its rubber chemicals portfolio. Although specific details about this change have not been publicised, the company says the reshaping shows a reaffirmation of its “commitment to high-value, market-leading rubber chemicals,” including its Santoflex antigradants, which are used in the production of tyres, belts, hoses, cables and other products.

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Cooper consigns Dean brand to history

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is ending its Dean associate brand in North America, which it has produced since buying the former Dean Tire & Rubber Co. back in 1994. The Findlay, Ohio, tyre maker will focus its attention on its core Cooper, Mastercraft and Starfire brands. Cooper also produces and sells Avon motorcycle tyres, Mickey Thompson performance and off-road light truck tyres, and Roadmaster medium truck radials. Tire Review

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RMA survey throws spotlight on inflation ignorance

This week is National Tire Safety Week in the US, and the Rubber Manufacturers Association has used the occasion to highlight low levels of tyre inflation proficiency amongst American motorists. Using figures gained from a survey conducted as part of the RMA-sponsored safety week, the trade association states that only 15 per cent of US motorists know how to correctly check tyre pressure. This is serious business as, the RMA notes, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports under-inflated tyres contribute to more than 600 highway fatalities and 33,000 injuries each year. Furthermore, under-inflated tyres cause US drivers to waste almost five billion litres of fuel each year.

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Tyre wear “critical” as Pirelli to take softest compounds to Canada

Pirelli’s new supersoft tyre made its debut in Monaco and will now return for the Canadian Grand Prix; this time however the PZero Red supersoft tyre and the harder PZero Yellow tyre will face increasing wear on a low-grip Montreal circuit that is also faster with heavier braking than at Monaco. Pirelli says that the long stints of more than 50 laps on the PZero tyres, as seen in Monaco, are unlikely and instead there will be a return to wheel-to-wheel sprint racing. For Friday practice, drivers will be given two additional sets of Pirelli’s new medium compound slicks to evaluate for the future.

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