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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 showing military support with sidewall slogan

The Goodyear Gives Back campaign, a fundraising programme run by the tyre maker in support of the US Armed Forces, is soon to get underway for a fourth year. To mark the campaign’s return, Goodyear will deploy commemorative tyres at the NASCAR races at Charlotte Motor Speedway on 18 May. The “Eagle” and “Wrangler” sidewall designs on all Goodyear’s NASCAR race tyres used at Charlotte will be replaced by desert camouflage lettering that reads ‘Support Our Troops’.

24th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Kirkby Tyres invests in shot blaster to process large wheels

Speke OTR and commercial tyre and wheel wholesaler Kirkby Tyres says it has recently undertaken a major programme of investment, upgrading its existing facilities with a new shot blaster capable of processing wheels up to 54” and above. A customised temperature and pressure controlled spraybooth has also been installed along with new fitting facilities.

22nd April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Rubber prices reach new low

Back in October 2011, analysts at Deutsche Bank predicted that natural rubber prices would average US$4.50 a kilogramme in 2013. At the moment it looks as if that projection way off – last week, natural rubber prices reached a new low, sinking in excess of eight per cent to $2.50 a kilogramme.

22nd April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear a Boeing Supplier of the Year

On 18 April, the Boeing Company honoured Goodyear Tire & Rubber as one of its 17 most exceptional suppliers. Goodyear was selected from a pool of more than 23,000 Boeing suppliers from around the world and received a Boeing Supplier of the Year award at a ceremony held in San Diego, US. The tyre maker was awarded in the Electronics/Hydraulics/Mechanical category.

22nd April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Former Bridgestone Americas CEO Emkes retiring from finance role

Former Bridgestone Americas CEO Mark Emkes is retiring from his current role as commissioner of the Department of Finance and Administration in the state of Tennessee, reports US trade publication Tire Review. Emkes was selected for the role following an election held in 2010, and Tire Review shares that Emkes told a local newspaper that he now has “absolutely no political aspirations.” He will finish as commissioner on 31 May.

17th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Sun editor challenges PM over potholes

Ken Gibson is the Motoring Editor for The Sun newspaper and he, like many of us, is fed up with the state of the UK's pothole-ridden roads. Unlike the rest of us, he has decided to do something about it and has launched a campaign to sort the problem out. He's even written to the Prime Minister.

16th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Wheelwright responding to tough passenger market with niche growth

Market conditions in Europe for the aftermarket sale of car, 4×4 and light commercial vehicle wheels have continued to provide an inhospitable environment to those active in the area. The ability to sell luxury, desire-driven items in a down economy has been a question to which UK distributor Wheelwright has continued to seek an answer since 2008. The company has taken many positive steps, having revamped its website and e-commerce services to address growing internet buying habits; introduced the private Calibre and Calibre Couture brands; and increased marketing to a more diverse range of applications, such as winter and van wheels. Wheelwright managing director, Kevin Greer told Tyres & Accessories that the company has found positives in certain niches having “acknowledged the reduced demand” of the UK car wheel market.

15th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Titan appoints Fuglaar finance VP for North America

Titan International has hired Keith Fuglaar as its new vice-president of finance for North America. Fuglaar joins Titan from US-based heavy manufacturing firm The Egging Company, where he served as chief financial officer. Prior to his Egging commitment, Fuglaar was vice-president of finance for ARC Automotive, corporate controller at HNTB Corporation and director-FP&A with McLeodUSA. Fuglaar holds an MBA from the University of Tennessee and a BS from Louisiana Tech.

12th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

'Trust My Garage' selects PR firm

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has appointed Bridge PR & Media Services to position Trust My Garage as a household name and brand for all UK motorists seeking a trustworthy independent garage. The partnership will see an increase in awareness of Trust My Garage to all consumers through a campaign that will use traditional and digital PR.

Trust My Garage has been set up to be a truly independent scheme for independent garages. Members of Trust My Garage are true professionals, complying with a strict code of practice.

12th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Hercules Tire launches new website

Hercules Tire has introduced an all-new website, and while it retains the same www.herculestire.com address as its predecessor, Hercules says nothing about the site itself has stayed the same.

11th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Amiens lawsuit seeks to block Goodyear plant closure

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When Maurice Taylor visited Goodyear’s plant in Amiens, France, he claims to have observed workers talking for several hours a day instead of getting busy with the tasks they were paid to do, and when he challenged them about this they replied it was “the French way.” Now the Amiens plant workers are engaging in a behaviour more in line with the American way – they have sued Goodyear Tire & Rubber.

10th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Tructyre rolls out e-Tablet technology

Tructyre Fleet Management is rolling out a new e-Tablet solution from CAM Systems to 80 plus mobile fitters in April and May. The application will enable the truck tyre service specialist to track commercial transactions effectively from initial capture to invoicing. The e-Tablet application, provided and managed by TrackItNow, supports HTML5, making it compatible with Android, iOS and Windows Mobile operating systems for tablet devices.

10th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook kicks off new Superstars season

A successful start to the Superstars and GT Sprint International Series was enjoyed by tyre supplier Hankook. The opening round of the two SWR promoted series at Monza took place in conditions Hankook Tire describes as “tricky”, with occasional rain and cool temperatures demanding the upmost performance from drivers and tyres. The tyre maker says the Ventus slicks received “high praise” from top drivers for their “reliable performance and high level of consistency.”

10th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Avon launches Storm 3D X-M sports-touring bike tyre

Avon Tyres has launched its new Storm 3D X-M sports-touring bike tyre, manufactured in Britain for the hypersport motorcycle market. The tyre aims to combine the performance of the Storm 3D Ultra tyre with the increased longevity demanded by riders using their bikes more regularly. The tyre will be available from UK dealers in April.

5th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti supporting ‘Favelas’ project in Brazil

Kick off at the opening match of the next World Cup is just over 14 months away, and Germany’s Continental AG is once again a sponsor of the FIFA-organised event. As part of its World Cup involvement, Continental has committed itself to the UERE education project in the Favelas, or the Baixa do Sapateiro slum district of Rio de Janeiro. The UERE project targets children and youths aged between 4 and 18, and over a three-year period Continental will use the media attention the football world’s premier event will give Brazil to raise the profile of UERE and what the project has achieved.

4th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors