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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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Goodyear Announces Farming Innovation Award Recipient

Goodyear announced farmer Richard Ledger as the winner of the Goodyear Farming Innovation Award 2009 at the British Ploughing Championships on 10 October. His Rabbit Fencing Machine was selected as one of three finalists from a wealth of entries to Goodyear in July. The finalists were presented to Harper Adams University College to select an overall winner. Ledger, owner of a family-run arable farm of 1,600 hectares growing wheat, rapeseed, linseed, beans and grain maize in East Kent, was given £3,500 worth of Goodyear farm tyres.

13th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Faulty TPMS Nut Leads to US Nissan Recall

Nissan will recall close to 150,000 cars in the US due to a fault in the vehicle’s tyre pressure monitoring system. A nut in the TPMS fitted to several Nissan models, including the Murano, Cube and the beautifully named Rogue (who, with 73,845 TPMS units to be recalled, is indeed the most roguish offender) is vulnerable to corrosion and cracking in areas where road salt is heavily used. This defect could lead to the nut falling out, causing the entire TMPS display unit to illuminate.

13th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Kei Racing Introduces Limited Edition Okoyama Wheel

Wheel manufacturer Kei Racing has apparently gone all ‘old school’ on us with its latest design, the Okoyama. Named after the famous circuit in Japan, this pseudo split rim serves up a dollop of authentic JDM style with a deep polished lip and eye-pleasing rivet detailing.

13th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Micheldever Group 109th in Sunday Times Top Track 250

Continued growth at Micheldever Group means the group has jumped to 109th place in the prestigious Sunday Times Top Track 250 list of the most successful mid-market companies. In the past two years the group has jumped by almost 100 places in the Sunday Times list with group sales reaching £259.3 million, up 16 per cent over the previous year. Annual turnover for 2009/10 is forecast to be over £283 million.

The league table, which is co-sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, ranks Britain’s biggest mid-market private companies by their latest sales figures, which range from £592 million to £153 million. In addition to retailers in the automotive business, companies span a wide range of industries from construction to IT and property. Micheldever Group is the only tyre industry player to be placed in this illustrious listing.

Commenting on the group’s performance Paul Fox chief executive said: “We are absolutely delighted to have accelerated up the Sunday Times Top Track 250 list. It is a reflection of the tremendous hard work of our dedicated team of people here at Micheldever set against a very difficult and challenging market. The investment we have made in warehousing, new retail outlets together with systems and procedures have put us at the top of the tyre distribution business.”

12th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

US’s Lucy’s Tire Expanding Product Mix to Performance Tyres, Wheels as Falcon Tire

Based in Florida, Lucy's Tire Inc began life in 1985, specialising in the sale of industrial and OTR tyres to Central and South America and the Caribbean, but has now expanded its range to include truck, agricultural and high performance tyres and wheels, the last of which it distributes through its Falcon Tire tyre centres throughout its home state.

12th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre Soled African Trainers Proving Popular in Europe

Bless the AFP for bringing us news of an Ethiopian shoemaker who’d like to give Nike a run for its money with the footwear she produces from recycled tyres and traditional woven fabric. Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, the news service reports, sees her eco-friendly "SoleRebels" shoes as Africa’s answer to the ‘just do it’ brand, and in her Addis Ababa (or should that be Adidas Ababa?) workshop 40 cobblers can be found at work on the product, turning out up to 200 pairs of shoes per day – solely for export.

12th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Launches UK-Designed UHP 4×4/SUV Tyre

The first in Cooper’s 4×4 product portfolio to be developed outside the USA, the Zeon 4XS, says the American manufacturer, has been designed specifically to meet the demands of European 4×4 vehicles on European roads. The tyre will include fitments for the Porsche Cayenne, Volkswagen Touareg, BMW X5, Audi Q7, Volvo XC90 and Mercedes M-Class, and will be available to buy in the UK and mainland Europe from early November.

9th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Former BEN Head Parachuting For Charity

Former BEN chief executive Geoffrey Atkinson OBE and his wife Tina are preparing to skydive 15,000 feet on 17 October to raise money for the UK automotive industry charity he used to head up. Geoffrey and Tina, who, as Tina Steele, was formerly BEN’s fundraising director, have already raised almost £10,000 and are well on their way to their £15,000 target.

8th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho Delays US Facility

Local NBC reports in Georgia, USA say that Kumho is to delay the building of its tyre manufacturing plant in the state’s Bibb County. Unnamed officials told the news source that the plant would still be built, but not until late 2013. The Chamber of Commerce told WMGT.com that low demand for autos and the poor economy had lead to the delay. The Chamber president Chip Cherry said that Kumho is still deliberating over what tyre types will be manufactured at the site, which projections suggest will bring 450 jobs and $225 million into the area.

7th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Tire Moving to 24/7 Operations at Texarkana Plant

Production capacity is to be expanded at Cooper Tire & Rubber’s Texarkana, Arkansas facility. The company reports that, in response to growing market demand for its products, operations at the Texarkana passenger car and light commercial vehicle tyre plant will shift to a 24/7 operation as of January 1, 2010. Approximately 200 additional employees will be needed to support this increased production volume, which will be phased in over several months in 2010.

6th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

North Hants Tyres: Specialist Niche Sees Little Change

Classic car tyre provider, North Hants Tyres says that the past year has yielded a rise in classic radial sizes such as 125×15, 145×15 and 165×15 as the major manufacturers ceased their production. The small niche market for specialist tyres has, according to the company, seen little fluctuation and, in spite of undoubtedly difficult market conditions, there has been an increase in sales over the past year.

5th October 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Appoints Fish as Senior VP of Global Operations

Goodyear has announced the appointment of John “Jack” D. Fish as senior vice president of global operations. Fish replaces Christopher W. Clark, senior vice president of global sourcing, who in June announced his intention to retire after 36 years with Goodyear. Fish will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing and related supply chain activities throughout all of the corporation’s global business units. He will begin work at Goodyear on 5 October, 2009.

30th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

SPX Service Solutions and Bartec USA Sign TPMS Deal

SPX Service Solutions (SPX) and Bartec USA, LLC, have embarked on a joint product development and distribution partnership to develop and distribute SPX patented TPMS tool technology. “Under this new partnership, both firms will focus on providing new high-performance TPMS diagnostic tools to the tyre and wheel service technician, as well as, to the broader automotive service market," according to Pat Pierce, director of Product Development for SPX. "As the prevalence of TPMS-equipped vehicles continues to grow, the need for effective service tools will also grow, driving the need for a wider range of tools to meet the demands of the more diverse technician base that will encounter TPMS in the course of vehicle service." The first new product as result of this partnership will be unveiled at the SEMA show in November.

30th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Names Two New North American Ad and PR Agencies

Cooper Tire has announced today that it has named two agencies to manage its North American advertising and public relations efforts following a comprehensive national agency search and review. MARC USA from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will handle Cooper Tire's advertising account, while The Zimmerman Agency from Tallahassee, Florida will direct the public relations and social media efforts for the company.

29th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Magnum Ships First Shredding Unit to New Landfill Facility

In August, following the acquisition of a new facility in the US state of Colorado, Magnum D'Or Resources procured a multiple stage shredding system for use at the site. On September 28 the company announced the equipment will be shipped to the Hudson, Colorado site “this week” and installed upon final permit approval. This system will allow Magnum to commence initial operations that include acceptance and processing of tyres at the facility.

29th September 2009/by Tyrepress Editors