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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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Bf1systems, Cosworth Renew DigiTyre TPMS Partnership

High performance motorsport technology supplier Cosworth has renewed its partnership with Beru specialist division bf1systems for the exclusive distribution and ongoing support of bf1systems’ DigiTyre products in the USA. The renewed agreement now includes the new Infra Red Tyre Pressure and Temperature Monitoring System, which utilises infrared elements built into the wheel sensors to give engineers what is said to be the most accurate tyre carcass temperature data.

21st January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-on Equipment Invests in New Customer Service Van Fleet

Snap-on Equipment, whose brands include Hofmann, John Bean, Cartec and Blackhawk, has invested in a new nine-strong fleet of Vauxhall Vivaro customer service vans. Providing mainland UK-wide coverage, Snap-on Equipment’s specialist engineers offer installation, calibration, servicing and training for the company’s entire garage equipment portfolio.

20th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Washington Tire Claims April Start Date for Factory Construction

Associated Press has brought details of plans afoot by Washington Tire Corporation to erect an 18-building factory for the production of off-road, truck and passenger car tyres. The company, who in past times was known as American Tire Corporation, will apparently commence work on this Ephrata, Washington State project in April 2010.

20th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

WTO to Rule on US Tyre Tariffs

The World Trade Organisation will make a ruling on the complaint lodged by China last September over the US tariffs implemented on Chinese manufactured consumer tyres. A WTO spokesperson has confirmed a panel of experts who will decide upon the validity of China’s claim has already been established.

20th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Vet Joins DSP 20 Group

In the US, Dealer Strategic Planning has hired Paul Chizeck to help manage the group’s growing number of Tire Dealer 20 Groups, reports Tire Review. Chizeck recently retired from Bridgestone Americas, where he last served as director of consumer tyre education. Chizeck’s 34-year background in the tyre industry includes store management, retail marketing, promotional support programs and various training and education responsibilities.

19th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Administrative Charges Filed Against Tyre Deflating Judge

Last August we brought news on the American judge who passed sentence on the rear tyre of the car belonging to courtroom cleaner Jean Washington. Judge Robert C. Nalley, as tyrepress.com reported on August 13, deflated the tyre of the car allegedly parked in his “space” as “notes on the windscreen didn’t work.” Following nationwide media coverage, the tyre-deflating judge resigned from his post as Circuit Court chief administrator days later. Now Maryland's judicial commission has filed administrative charges against him.

18th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

TGI Supports Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort

Yesterday (14 January 2010) Florida-based Tire Group International (TGI) announced that it will be coordinating a local food drive and contributing a portion of January and February 2010 profits to assist in the Haitian Relief Efforts. “As most of us have seen or read in the news, a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 shook Haiti on January 12, 2010,” chief executive Antonio Gonzales wrote in a statement, adding: “TGI is proud to have worked closely with many friends in Haiti for nearly 20 years…We as a company are committed to helping in the relief and rebuilding effort.”

15th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

CEAT Opens Dubai Office

In order to best meet growing demand for its tyres in the Middle East region, Indian manufacturer CEAT has established a new Dubai office. The operation is to be headed up by Pawan Rana.

15th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Huws Gray a Michelin Convert Following Forklift Trial

Following a year-long trial using Michelin’s XZM tyres, Huws Gray Building Supplies has taken the decision to switch to Michelin product on its 60-vehicle forklift fleet. Michelin states that the 12-month trial with XZM tyres fitted to a Daewoo 30S forklift showed the Michelin tyre to offer reduced downtime and maintenance costs. The forklift was in operation for an average of six hours per day during the evaluation period, on a variety of surfaces ranging from concrete to asphalt and grit, and tyre inspections for wear and damage were conducted every six weeks.

15th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Vacu-Lug Invests in New SIO Buffer

Vacu-Lug Traction Tyres has invested £150,000 in a latest-generation, twin-headed fully-automated buffing machine to ensure the greatest possible accuracy in the preparation of its retread tyre casings. Capable of working to a tolerance of one millimetre, the new Danish-built SI0 buffing machine is reportedly being used in the production of Vacu-Lug's Duramold range of premium quality retread tyres.

"Our new machine is fully computer-controlled and has been pre-programmed with data for every tyre in the Duramold range," said Vacu-Lug Plant Manager, Brian Barron. "Our casings typically require between two and three millimetres of rubber above the steel belt and this machine can achieve that with pinpoint accuracy. In practice, this enables us to work to the most exacting quality standards, with a perfect result every time for any retread tyre from 17.5-inch through to the largest super-single."

14th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Steam-Powered Record-Breaker Visits Goodyear’s TyreFort

Goodyear’s TyreFort in Birmingham was today visited by a rather special guest; the British Steam Car. The unusual and record-breaking car braved the snow to be demonstrated to the 250 employees based at TyreFort; an especially appropriate setting given that the car runs on Goodyear rubber.

13th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

US Website Aims to Meet Projected Employer Demand for Talent

In the USA, the TireJobs Company has announced an upgrade to its “Post Jobs” section of the TireJobs Classified website to make posting jobs a much easier process. A “one time” free job posting is available if contact is made directly with Carl Koester, the company president. TireJobs also provides comprehensive job searches and customised employment referral services for the tyre industry at www.tirejobs.com. It is a division of TAF Management, Inc; a consulting and project management company that helps commercial tyre dealers with sales promotions, business planning and other services.

12th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Hyde Harrier and Other Specials Fit Avon Motorbike Tyres

Avon has announced that the new Hyde Harrier and a selection of the world’s finest limited-edition and one-off motorcycles have chosen to fit Avon products as standard. Last month saw Norman Hyde’s latest creation – the Hyde Harrier Jubilee – released to the public and it runs exclusively on Avon Tyres.

12th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Completes Bookbuilding of New Shares

Continental reports that the following news is not intended for direct or indirect release, publication or distribution into the USA, Canada, Australia or Japan, so T&A invites subscribers outside of these regions to read further.

12th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

WTO Agrees to Hear China Tyre Tariff Complaint

News reports from Geneva say that the World Trade Organization will now launch a formal investigation into the Obama Administration’s imposition of a three-year added tariff on imported China-made consumer tyres. The first meeting in the investigation is supposed to occur on January 19, according to reports. Reports say that it could take as long as a year for the case to be resolved.

11th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors