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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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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

Eibach Precision Alignment Range

Eibach may be most commonly associated with springs, but the firm also offers a range of alignment components. Eibach’s alignment products cover a wide portfolio of vehicle types and the range encompasses almost every type of adjustment. From simple shims and camber bolts through to fully adjustable top mounts and suspension arms.

7th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear to redeem $650m in senior notes

On 28 February Goodyear Tire & Rubber called for the redemption on 29 March 2012 of all its outstanding US$650 million 10.5 per cent senior unsecured notes due 2016. The redemption price will be 107.875 per cent of the principal amount being redeemed on the date of redemption, plus the interest payment amount scheduled for 15 May 2012 (less accrued and unpaid interest to 29 March 2012), computed using a discount rate equal to the yield of a comparable US Treasury security plus 0.50 per cent. In addition, holders will receive accrued and unpaid interest to 29 March 2012.

29th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

TGI adds Canada territory manager

Florida, US-based wholesaler Tire Group International has appointed Brett Romberg its new territory manager for Canada. TGI says Romberg’s new role can be viewed as part of the company’s development goals for the North American market. According to the wholesaler, Romberg has worked in varying industries and brings a significant amount of Canada-based commercial experience with him to this new role. “Brett is a welcomed addition to our ‘TGI family’ and his experience and skill set will help solidify our position in this market,” commented Orlando Delgado, senior vice-president of Sales and Marketing.

29th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Falken reveals new Porsche livery for ALMS

Tyre manufacturer, Falken has unveiled its 2012 Porsche 997 RSR livery for the American Le Mans Series ahead of its second Sebring test on 28 and 29 February. Bryan Sellers will share the new for 2012 car with Wolf Henzler in the ALMS season opener at the Florida venue on 17 March.

28th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Safety concerns prompt Goodyear recall

A recall of more than 40,000 Goodyear tyres has been announced in the US. The tyre maker has issued a recall for products within its Wrangler Silent Armor range, claiming the tyres may “experience a partial tread separation under certain severe usage conditions.” The tyres in question were built between weeks 9 and 22 of 2009, or 31 March to 31 May. The affected sizes are LT235/80R17 LRE, LT325/60R18 LRE, LT275/70R18 LRE, LT265/70R17 LRE, LT245/75R17 LRE and LT285/70R17 LRD.

28th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin to offer motorcycle “trip of a lifetime” in promo

Michelin is running a web-based competition offering motorcyclists the chance to win a trip worth more than €20,000. The competition runs from 1 March to 30 April 2012. Michelin will also offer cashback to motorcyclists buying one or a pair of its Power Pure, Pilot Road 3, Anakee 2 or Commander II tyres in the next two months. The offer means that riders buying one tyre will be able to claim £10 and those buying a pair will be entitled to claim £25.

27th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Falken launches all-terrain Wildpeak tyre

Sumitomo Rubber Industries subsidiary, Falken has launched a new all-terrain tyre onto European markets. Available from spring 2012, the Wildpeak WP/AT01 blends off-road operational performance with construction and design features typically reserved for high performance road tyres. The tyre marks a new venture into the European all-terrain tyre market for the Japanese manufacturer; the tyre was previously launched in the USA, where a derivative of the Wildpeak won the 2011 Pikes Peak mixed surface hillclimb.

27th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Canadian Tire makes 4 retail management changes

Canadian Tire Corp has mad four new appointments as it alters its core retail operations, reports Tire Review. All of the appointments are effective on 5 March. Marco Marrone, who joined the company in 2009 as executive vice president and CFO, was promoted to COO of Canadian Tire Retail.

24th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors