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Across the Atlantic they are called tires, while over here we use a “Y” and say tyres. This tag provides the latest tyre business news emanating from the United States of America (USA), whichever way you spell it.

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Dunlop renews motocross title assault with factory teams

Dunlop has announced that its Geomax tyre is the choice of factory-backed teams from Honda, Yamaha and KTM in both MX1 and MX2 classes of the 2011 Motocross World Championships. Dunlop’s links with Motocross go back to the beginnings of the sport. The brand has a “race-to-road” (or in this case “off-road”) policy with motorsport, and using it as a “high-pressure development laboratory teaches the designers important lessons,” which can be passed on to customers, incorporated directly into the production tyre range.

2nd March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre Maintenance promotes “green credentials” with RRS

With four locations spanning northern to southern England, Tyre Maintenance Ltd says it has long been “committed to best practice in used tyre recycling”, a fact it intends to publicise in 2011 with TIF Responsible Recycler Scheme branding. Throughout 2011 Tyre Maintenance outlets, vehicles, documentation and letter heading will be progressively branded with the RRS logo and staff will be tutored to understand just what this implies for the customer and for the environment.

2nd March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster to distribute Primewell commercial vehicle tyres

ATS Euromaster is to supply the Giti Tire manufactured Primewell brand of truck. Primewell tyres are already sold in Asia, North America, South America and mainland Europe. Giti Tire is reportedly the fourth largest radial truck tyre manufacturer in the world.

Richard Lyons, Giti sales director – Europe, said: "We were looking for a large national company whose values reflected our own focus on quality, innovation and the environment, and ATS Euromaster ticked every box. Fleets of all sizes are using Primewell tyres around the world and have commented on the difference they are making to costs and performance levels. We have every faith that our partnership with ATS Euromaster will help us swiftly establish a similar reputation in the UK commercial vehicle sector."

1st March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Giti Tire USA clarifies financial figures

Following the publication of Giti subsidiary Giti Tire Company’s full year 2010 figures, Tom McNamara, vice president of sales for Giti Tire USA, has brought clarification to what these mean in the context of wider business.

According to McNamara, Giti Tire Corporation stated in its 2010 annual report that it had made timely price adjustments following the industry price movement in an effort to mitigate the increase in raw material prices and the effect of fluctuating exchange rates. Some published reports incorrectly attributed the decrease in net profit to not raising selling prices in 2010.

1st March 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Formosa Plastics entering synthetic rubber market to meet Chinese domestic demand

The China Economic News Service reports that the Taiwan’s based Formosa Plastics Group (FPG) intends to invest US$300 million establishing a synthetic rubber production facility in China’s Zheijiang Province. Construction of the plant Ningbo plant is expected to begin in October 2011 with volume production commencing in two years’ time. Initial output is given at 50,000 tons of IIR (isobutylene-isoprene rubber) per annum, with the tyre industry tipped to be the largest consumer of this. CENS reports that growing domestic demand from Chinese tyre makers has triggered FPG’s entry into the rubber industry. Furthermore, the company is said to be contemplating three other China based projects related to tyre production; these would require a further investment of $200 million.

28th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Nexen increasing North American prices

On April 1, Nexen Tire America will implement price increases of up to eight per cent on its tyre ranges in the US and Canada. In announcing the price adjustment in a letter to customers, John E. Aben, the company’s vice president sales and marketing referred to rising raw material costs and particularly the “uncertainty in the cost of natural rubber.”

24th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Pirelli increasing US tyre prices

Prices for Pirelli consumer products in the United States are to rise over the coming months. On March 1, 2011, the price of moto tyres will increase three per cent, while a five per cent increase for car and light truck tyres will be implemented on April 1. The tyre maker says increasing raw material costs, particularly natural rubber, are the reason behind this price hike.

22nd February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo Tire raises US prices

Toyo Tire USA Corp will increase tyre prices across its passenger, light truck, commercial truck and off-road ranges on 1 March by an average of 8 per cent, a company statement said today. “This price increase is due to the continued rise in raw material costs,” said John Hagan, senior director of sales operations.

21st February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Micheldever signs General Tire exclusivity deal with Continental Tyre Group

Micheldever Tyre Services and Continental Tyre Group have signed an exclusive agreement for the sales of the General Tire brand in the UK. Formalised on 8 December 2010, the news follows 16 years that have seen the leading wholesaler develop the prestigious General 4×4 brand in the UK market and subsequently introducing the passenger and van range to the UK in 2010.

18th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

TGI Opens New Logistics Base in China

Tire Group International (TGI) has opened a new logistics office in Xiamen, China. The location will be overseen by Emma Luo, who comes to TGI with experience in international freight forwarding and logistics operations, having spent 7 years with Schenker & Bax Global logistics, the company said.

16th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Retread Tire Association to discuss safety with SAE

United States organisation the Retread Tire Association has announced that it will be represented at the Society of Automotive Engineers Work Truck Safety Committee meeting in Las Vegas on 24 March. It will discuss the safety, economic and environmental benefits of using retreads on ready mix concrete trucks.

15th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bainbridge, Hershberger Leaving Hankook

Two Hankook Tire America Corp. executives have opted to leave the company. Bill Bainbridge, director of brand communications, has decided to retire effective February 25. He joined Hankook in 2003 after stints with Toyo Tire USA, where he served as marketing director from 1996 to 1999 and as a regional sales manager from 2001-03. Prior to that, he held positions with SEMA, where he was vice president of marketing from 1999 to 2001; and BFGoodrich Tire. in a variety of in-store and field positions.

11th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Firestone OE on new Dodge muscle models

The 2011 versions of two iconic US muscle car models are to be fitted with the Firestone Firehawk GT as optional original equipment, reports Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO). The V-rated all-season Firehawk GT will be supplied in size 245/45R20 99V on the all-new Dodge performance flagship saloon, the 2011 Dodge Charger plus the 2011 Dodge Challenger muscle car.

10th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon kicks off 2011 bike season at Expo

Avon Tyres reports a successful three days at the Birmingham based Motorcycle Expo in late January. In a press release regarding the event, the tyre maker comments that in spite of a “tough” outlook for the UK motorcycle industry, Avon Tyres is enjoying a period of strong sales and is looking forward to a positive 2011.

9th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Jinyu Tyres ups prices 5-7%

China’s Jinyu Tyres became the latest manufacturer to announce a price increase when it wrote to customers on 8 February announcing that costs are on the up. The company’s first round of price increases will see the firm’s truck and bus radial prices increase by between 5 and 7 per cent, followed by a 6 – 7 per cent increase across the Jinyu’s passenger car radial range. According to company representatives, “TBR prices will see another change soon.”

9th February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors