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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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Bad deal ends in bankruptcy for mining tyre supplier

Australian mining tyre supplier Global Tyre Management Services has reportedly entered administration. Business news site SmartCompany.com.au shares information from Deloitte Australia regarding the Maroochydore, Queensland-based firm’s fate; Deloitte partner Richard Hughes said the company ceased trading on 4 April. Its assets, including trucks, tyres, forklifts and property, will most likely be sold off, and the company’s staff of less than ten faces redundancy.

5th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Amalgamated US Bridgestone dealer programme launched

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations has combined its current Affiliated Dealer, TireStarz and Family Retail Dealer programmes under one umbrella for the United States market. This new independent retail dealer programme has been named the Bridgestone Affiliated Retailer Nationwide Network and will encompass over 2,500 points of sale nationwide.

4th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Sabanci to make Kordsa, Brisa investments this year

Turkey’s Sabanci Holding intends to invest around US$130 million in its Kordsa cord and yarn operation and $110 million in its Brisa tyre making division during the course of 2012. According to Mehmet Pekarun head of Sabanci’s Tire, Tire Reinforcement and Automotive Group, these two investments are being undertaken as part of an overall $275 million investment programme.

3rd April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

New wireless mobile lifts from Blitz Rotary

The Commercial Vehicle show 2012 will provide Blitz Rotary with the perfect environment to launch their new light capacity HydroLift S2 6.2 Tonne capacity wireless mobile column lifts.

The new lift is an important addition to the comprehensive range of Blitz Rotary commercial vehicle lifting equipment now available, including the very popular, 8.2 tonne capacity wireless mobile column lifts, recently launched at the Coach and bus live show.

3rd April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

The new era of retreading: Quality, service and information

At present the Italian retreading market, following years of crisis, is experiencing a new birth. “From this and the coming years we expect that industry will recognise retreading in terms of its quality and its utility to the market,” comments Brenno Benaglia, vice-president of the Italian retreading association AIRP (Associazione Italiana Ricostruttori Pneumatici) and the European association Bipaver.

29th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Open road trial for Conti automated driving system

When not producing tyres, Germany’s Continental AG spends its time developing automotive and mobility technologies. This requires the company to concentrate heavily on research and development, and a current focus is on technology that eliminates the greatest risk factor on our roads – human error.

23rd March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop US moto site goes live

Dunlop claims to be the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement market motorcycle tyres in the US, and to cater to this important market the company has launched an all-new website. The dunlopmotorcycle.com site is designed specifically for the American market and its content includes racing news and insider views, tyre technology insights, videos, tips, care and maintenance information, a tyre fitment guide and tyre catalogue, a special section for Dunlop Download Magazine, plus a gallery of free downloadable wallpaper images covering race bikes, customs and more.

21st March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

ATS Euromaster prepares for Olympic task

ATS Euromaster says it is ducking to meet the finish line of its preparations for the London Olympics in late-July through to 9 September, when the Paralympic Games close. The company has been introducing measures to ensure its ability to support customers in areas affected by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. With three centres located within six miles of the Olympic Park in Stratford (Bow, Leyton and Camden), the company has special reason to make special plans, though ATS-E says it is taking into account all of its 15 centres within the M25, those close to Olympic venues outside London and centres near major airports, where traffic is expected to reach record levels on 13 August (the day after the Olympic Games closing ceremony).

19th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Rhein Chemie acquires US bladder manufacturer

German specialty chemicals manufacturer Lanxess says its position as a premium supplier to the tyre industry has been strengthened by its subsidiary Rhein Chemie’s acquisition of US-based bladder manufacturer Tire Curing Bladders LLC (TCB) for an undisclosed sum. The deal, which closed with immediate effect, sees Rhein Chemie as the proud owner of a firm with the capacity to produce more than 400,000 bladders per annum. TCB primarily serves the North American market and achieved sales of more than US$21 million in 2011. The company employs around 100 people.

19th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti still chosen tyre for Wrings Transport

Avonmouth-based haulier Wrings Transport has fitted Continental tyres to its latest fleet additions three years after choosing the tyre manufacturer as it's supplier of choice. The operator recently introduced three new Scania trucks and a further seven tractor units are already on order; all 10 of the new trucks have been specified with Continental HSR2 steers, as well as ContiRe tyres on the drive axles.

16th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Titan announces first quarter dividend

The Titan International Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of US$.005 per common share for the first quarter of 2012. The cash dividend is payable 16 April 2012, to stockholders of record on 30 March, 2012.

16th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Techking attends 57th OTR Conference

Techking recently attended the 57th OTR Conference, which was held from 15 – 18 February 2012 in Rancho Mirage, California, USA. Techking attended the event as the China OTR manufacturer representative and the member of TIA (Tire Industry Association). This is the fifth consecutive occasion Techking has attended this conference for off-the-road tyre industry.

14th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Advance tyres in US recall

GTC North America, US importer of the Advance tyre brand produced by Guizhou Tyre in China, is recalling almost 12,300 Advance Extra Grip AR215 light truck radials produced between September 2008 and 2009. The company says this recall applies to size P235/75R15 tyres and pertains to blistering or bubbles appearing on the tyre’s sidewall. A recall notice lodged with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that these blisters or bubbles may, with extended use, lead to tread chunking on the tyre with belt edge exposure and possible loss of inflation.

12th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Supertracker launches new computerised truck aligner

Supertracker is returning to the Commercial Vehicle Show 2012 in order to introduce a new computerised truck aligner which will take centre-stage on their stand (2C29). This latest truck aligner is the truck version of Supertracker's STR 410R car aligner which heads a range of quality wheel alignment equipment and is firmly established as a 'preferred choice' for the UK wheel and tyre industry due to its simple, straightforward 'step-by-step operational program.

9th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

TGI appoints new territory manager

Tire Group International has announced another new addition to its international sales team. The Florida, US-based wholesaler has appointed John Abreu its new territory manager for Puerto Rico & Colombia. Abreu has been in the automotive industry for more than ten years and TGI comments that he brings a vast amount of experience and knowledge in the passenger, light truck, truck, industrial, agricultural and OTR tyre segments with him into this new role. Previously, Abreu worked for more than five years at General Motors as its fixed operations director.

9th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors