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Brityrex has Sold 70 per cent of Floor Space for 2010 Show

ECI International has confirmed that 70 per cent of stand space for Brityrex International 2010 (5, 6 and 7 October at Manchester Central) has now been sold. Confirming the positive take-up from exhibitors, ECI managing director Paul Farrant said: “We continue to make very good progress with the exhibition and I can put everyone’s mind to rest by confirming that Brityrex will definitely be taking place as planned in Manchester in October. Reaching the 70 per cent milestone at this relatively early stage means we go forward with confidence and in the knowledge that the industry is firmly behind the exhibition.”

21st January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

New Exide Range Providing Power for Growing Hybrid Market

Old Trafford was the site chosen for the launch of two new ranges of Exide Technologies batteries specifically designed for hybrid vehicles. The Micro-hybrid AGM and Micro-hybrid ECM were unveiled to executives from major UK automotive buying groups at the Manchester United home ground on December 10. The two line-ups, each containing three battery types, are intended to provide an original equipment specification aftermarket option for all currently available micro-hybrid vehicles.

16th December 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Amerityre Announces Canadian OEM Sales

Amerityre Corporation announced on December 8 it will supply components to a “major OEM manufacturer of track systems” through its licensed Canadian distributor, Flat Free Tires Inc. The name of the track systems manufacturer or details of the deal’s worth have as yet not been disclosed.

10th December 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama Launches ENVigor ‘Grand Performance’ Tyre

Yokohama Tire is releasing a new all-season line-up in North America. Known as the AVID ENVigor, the tyre is described by Yokohama as a ‘Grand Performance’ tyre that is “quite possibly the most complete tyre ever created.” Upon its launch in March 2010 the new range will be available in 69 sizes for saloons, coupes and SUVs – making it one of the largest tyre launches in the company’s history. The ENVigor will replace Yokohama’s AVID H4s/V4s and W4 ranges.

4th December 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho Tire USA Appoints Armand Allaire as National Sales VP

Industry veteran Armand Allaire has joined Kumho Tire USA as the national vice president of sales, reports Tire Review. Most recently Allaire was vice president of sales for Toyo Tire USA, and previously was a sales and marketing director for the then Bridgestone USA Inc. “Armand brings a unique blend of salesmanship and management experience to Kumho,” said JB Kim, Kumho's president and CEO, “we look forward to his guidance and vision as we build Kumho Tire for the future.”

27th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Mauro Pessi New CEO Pirelli North America

Mauro Pessi is taking over from Hugh Pace as CEO of Pirelli Tire North America. Pace is retiring after having been chairman and CEO of the company for nearly three years. Pessi will assume the position of CEO effective 1 October 2009. Pessi has had a long association with Pirelli, most recently having served as VP sales and marketing and then CEO, Latin American operations. He rejoins The Pirelli Group after his departure in 2008 to become CEO at Brembo.

16th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Sumo Firenza Truck Range Offers New Sizes

The Sumo Firenza truck tyre range adding a number of new sizes to its range in October. At present the company offers its SSR05A pattern in 25 sizes from 10.00R20 16PR through to 295/60R22.5 16PR but another two (245/70R19.5 14PR and 215/75R17.5 16PR) will be introduced in October. Pat Berriman, senior vice president for sales and marketing said: “The UK continues to be an important growing market for our truck tyre range and we intend to further enhance our position in the market.”

10th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Todd Hershberger Named Hankook Sales VP

Hankook Tire has appointed Todd Hershberger as its new vice president of sales and marketing in the USA.

13th August 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Name Change Transforms Air Ride Technologies into RideTech

During its recent company summit, US based suspension manufacturer Air Ride Technologies announced a change of name to RideTech. "In the past 15 years Air Ride Technologies has matured into a full line suspension company," commented company founders Bret and Sharon Voelkel. "The RideTech name more fully reflects our current and upcoming product line. Our core product will continue to be the Air Ride Technologies air suspension, but we are applying our experience and resources to an expanding product line and customer base."

12th August 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Lands Moto2 Tyre Deal

Dunlop has secured the contract to supply tyres to the new Moto2 class, which gets underway in 2010. The company will supply 3.75 x 17-inch front and 6.00 x 17-inch rear tyres to the series that replaces the 250cc World Championships.

Speaking about the three-year deal, Dunlop Motorcycle sales and marketing director Europe, Middle East and Africa, Sharon Antonaros, said “We’re excited about building on the expertise gained over fifty years of continuous participation in Grand Prix racing to continue our development of racing tyres and then taking the technology to our road tyres.”

13th July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

The 2 Minute Alloy Wheel Curing Oven

Yorkshire-based manufacturer and supplier of SMART Repair Systems, Ayce Systems, has introduced what it calls “The Cure Rite Curing Oven,” which reportedly cures a Solaq UV lacquered alloy wheel in just two minutes. According to Ayce, this is the fastest process available for fully curing lacquer on alloy wheels. Conventional lacquers take at least 15 to 30 minutes with infra red.

8th July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Americas Tire Veteran Appointed to Firestone Role

Following 27 years with Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Michael Sigillito has been appointed the sales and marketing director for sister company Firestone Industrial Products Co. Sigillito most recently served as director of retail, channel and Canadian marketing for Bridgestone Americas.

30th June 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Tire Group International Opens Santiago, Chile Office

Tire Group International (TGI) has opened a new sales office in Santiago, Chile in a continuation of its marketing and distribution expansion strategy in Latin America and the Caribbean. The new office will be led by Gonzalo Miño Fourines who joins TGI with over 25 years experience in the tyre and automotive industries. Miño’s CV includes work with General Motors Chile SA, DIASA SA and Neumaticos de Chile SA.

“TGI has been very successful in implementing its marketing strategy in targeted countries throughout Latin American and the Caribbean. With Gonzalo’s broad tyre industry experiences, we fully expect to continue leveraging our successes in order to further expand our presence throughout the region. Gonzalo brings a unique skill-set within sales and marketing where we feel he’ll deliver immediate benefits as he promotes our brands and the wide array of solutions and services TGI offers”, said Orlando Delgado, Tire Group International’s Senior Vice President of Business Development.

24th June 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Hayes Lemmerz Receives Quality Achievement Certificate

Hayes Lemmerz Werke GmbH, the German based subsidiary of the international steel and aluminium wheel manufacturer, has been awarded a certificate of achievement from DAF Trucks N.V. and Leyland Trucks in recognition of the quality of the products delivered to the two companies. The certificate, states Hayes Lemmerz, recognises that the company consistently met or exceeded quality performance requirements for the parts supplied by Hayes to DAF and Leyland in 2008.

22nd June 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Dates Announced for New Look CV Show

Following several weeks’ consultation with transport sector suppliers, the Commercial Vehicle Show Partnership has announced dates for the next “Commercial Vehicle Operator Show”. The exhibition will be held between April 13 and 15, 2010 at the Birmingham NEC.

The event, reports the organiser, will enable exhibitors to present the widest possible range of products and services used in the day to day running of commercial vehicles of all sizes and types, with a particular accent on environmental impact, improved efficiency and profitability. The following year (2011) will see the first of a new Commercial Vehicle Show series.

10th June 2009/by Tyrepress Editors