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Styron working towards better performing SSBR

Materials company Styron reports that its R&D/TS&D Rubber Team has developed functionalised Solution Styrene Butadiene Rubber in response to the European tyre label, and the team is “continuously working” to introduce new grades that will deliver even better performance. “Let's give you one example which speaks by itself to demonstrate how powerful the technology is," commented Styron sales and marketing manager Olivier Véron. “With the introduction of Styron's generation two SSBR 4602, compared with our generation one SSBR 4601 for the rolling resistance we can move from the rating C to B, while maintaining all the other properties identical like the grip and the handling."

4th July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone continues South American football sponsorship

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Bridgestone has renewed its sponsorship of Copa Sudamericana, the South American football cup. On 2 July the tyre maker confirmed it has signed on for a second year with the championship that is contested by 47 clubs from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. Bridgestone’s title sponsorship is again reflected in the event’s name – Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana.

2nd July 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone offers free industry seminars at CV Show

Bridgestone will offer visitors to its exhibition area free industry seminars at this year’s CV Show. Visitors can get advice, hints and join the debate on wheel security (cost and consequences); the future of fuel efficiency; and how to save money through improving tyre maintenance. The seminars will run daily during the show, held at Birmingham’s NEC, on 24-26 April.

18th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Mitas unveils latest industrial tyres at Intermat

The Intermat construction equipment show got underway in Paris yesterday, and Mitas used the occasion to introduce two new European-made tyres intended for material handling machinery. The new FLR-01 and SC-01 can be fitted on straddle carriers, terminal tractors, container handlers and forklifts used in port terminals and intermodal yards to handle bulk goods and large containers.

17th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin, ATS-E to stage Eurotunnel tyre pressure roadshow

Michelin and ATS Euromaster will stage a ‘Fill up with Air’ roadshow at the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle terminal in Folkestone on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 April 2012, between 7am and 3.30pm, offering free tyre safety inspections for departing vehicles. Seven tyre specialists will check tread depths and pressures, inspecting tyres for potential safety hazards like objects penetrating the tread or lumps, bulges, cracks or tears to the sidewalls. The roadshow will offer free on-site puncture repairs for the first time, thanks to ATS-E’s involvement.

4th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

TGI appoints new territory manager

Tire Group International has announced another new addition to its international sales team. The Florida, US-based wholesaler has appointed John Abreu its new territory manager for Puerto Rico & Colombia. Abreu has been in the automotive industry for more than ten years and TGI comments that he brings a vast amount of experience and knowledge in the passenger, light truck, truck, industrial, agricultural and OTR tyre segments with him into this new role. Previously, Abreu worked for more than five years at General Motors as its fixed operations director.

9th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

TGI adds Canada territory manager

Florida, US-based wholesaler Tire Group International has appointed Brett Romberg its new territory manager for Canada. TGI says Romberg’s new role can be viewed as part of the company’s development goals for the North American market. According to the wholesaler, Romberg has worked in varying industries and brings a significant amount of Canada-based commercial experience with him to this new role. “Brett is a welcomed addition to our ‘TGI family’ and his experience and skill set will help solidify our position in this market,” commented Orlando Delgado, senior vice-president of Sales and Marketing.

29th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama extends orange oil technology to replacement market

Yokohama’s orange oil technology is hitting the replacement market in the US with the introduction of the Avid Ascend all-season tyre. The new range goes on sale 1 March and the initial line-up includes 45 sizes for 15 to 18-inch tyres in T, H and V speed ratings; suitable applications include passenger cars, crossover vehicles and minivans. Upon announcing the new tyre’s introduction, Yokohama Tire Corporation described the Avid Ascend as the first tyre “to collectively achieve – without compromise – exceptional all-season performance, remarkable tread life and excellent fuel efficiency.”

28th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental names new Conti360° network manager

Continental Tyre Group has appointed Louise Franklin as its new Conti360° network manager. Franklin, 28, joins Continental with sales and marketing experience from her previous role as sales and marketing manager for Ardmore Language Schools.

3rd February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-On Tools’s new UK franchise manager

Snap-on Tools has announced the appointment of Lisa Law as its new UK franchise manager. In her new role Law will be responsible for growing and improving the quality of the Snap-on network of franchisees in the UK. She will also be responsible for regulatory and compliance issues with regard to the existing successful Snap-on Tools business format, which has seen them as previous winners of the BFA Franchisor of the Year Award sponsored by The Daily Express and HSBC Bank.

23rd January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Deldo webshop goes live

Deldo’s new online webshop, a year in preparation, has now been launched. This online facility – deldo-online.com – gives Deldo’s partners direct access to some 2,000,000 budget and premium tyres and enables tyres to be searched for and selected by vehicle and orders to be arranged and tracked in real time. Partners can also order in a range of currencies and access account and invoice information.

16th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Federal Tyres Australia supports Miss Summernats

Federal Tyres Australia has announced that it is the co-naming right sponsor of Miss Summernats in 2012, held at the annual Street Machine Summernats Car Festival. The Miss Summernats competition is one of Australia’s richest motorsports beauty contests, with $2,000 prizes up for grabs and an exclusive photo shoot for Zoo. “Federal Tyres Australia is thrilled to support Summernats 25 as naming sponsor for Miss Summernats,” said Mick Hart, sales and marketing coordinator at Federal Tyres Australia.

6th January 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti announces UK personnel changes

A new addition to the Continental Tyre Group, Ian Forster, has taken over responsibility for the company’s Eastern region. In his new position, Forster will be in charge of an area that includes North London and East Anglia; his overall responsibilities include driving sales of Continental’s commercial tyre products for truck, bus and coach as well as being a principal point of contact between Conti360° network partners and regional fleet customers.

20th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Iceways – Lassa’s latest for severe conditions

Lassa has introduced a new studdable winter tyre designed for heavy winter conditions. The new product, Iceways, is said to feature a combination of optimised winter compound and deeply-siped tread pattern that facilitates handling characteristics in severe conditions; Lassa reports that Iceways offers up to 12 per cent better handling than its main competitors in ice, snow and wet conditions and up to eight per cent better traction. The tyre maker adds that Iceways’ braking distance on ice is up to 17 per cent shorter than for these competitor tyres.

12th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental UK appoints new industrial sales manager

Continental Tyre Group has promoted Rebecca Shedden’s from 360 network office manager to general sales manager – industrial. Shedden has worked at Continental for over 14 years and has gained a vast amount of experience in the commercial vehicle industry. In her new role, Rebecca will be responsible for leading Continental’s experienced industrial sales team to grow profitable business and also strengthen strategic relationships in the market.

8th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors