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Bridgestone Europe Outlines Green Performance in New Brochure

It’s as fresh as the morning dew upon a rainforest fern frond – Bridgestone Europe has published its updated environmental report, which sets out the company’s commitment to high environmental standards and the latest steps it is taking to achieve them. In keeping with its theme, the colour brochure is printed with vegetable-based inks on FSC label recycled paper, and is aimed at all organisations and groups interested in the company, including shareholders, government authorities, journalists, car manufacturers and other business partners.

19th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

UK Batteries Launch New Catalogue

UK Batteries, the driving force behind the Platinum brand, has unveiled a new catalogue that details its most comprehensive range of applications to date. The 2009 Platinum Batteries catalogue has been collated by experienced product manager, Keith Rudd, and contains a comprehensive application list for a market-leading automotive product range that covers cars, light vans and commercial vehicles. The catalogue is available in three formats: on the www.ukbatteries.co.uk website, in paper form and also on a CD.

18th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop India Halts Sahaganj Production

Dunlop India has felt the worldwide pinch, reacting by closing its Sahagunj factory indefinitely from Tuesday 18 November. Its 1,200-strong workforce has been asked to stay at home. Website IBNLive reports that company sources have reported that the company is running short of working capital and that it is in negotiations with the banks. It is believed that workers will be given 2,000 rupees a month until the factory reopens, though the website says that its sources believe that it could be some time before the factory resumes processing.

Meanwhile Sindh Today reports that a company spokesman told the paper: “The [economic] crisis has had a heavy impact on the tyre sector. We have a huge shortage of capital. So we called the union leaders Saturday for a bi-partite and told them since there is almost no demand, the company would be incurring heavy losses if production continued. And they agreed.” The spokesman added that he didn’t know how long the situation would remain the same: “We may get the funds in 15 days, or it may be three months even. We don’t know. But we are hopeful that we will be able to solve the problem fast.”

17th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

KYB’s New Website

KYB’s new site has become interactive and uses video segments to increase interest and usefulness to consumers, service providers and parts distributors.

13th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

American Tire Land Deal Reportedly Signed

According to the news website wenatcheeworld.com, a site that calls itself the ‘fiercely independent voice of North Central Washington’, American Tire Corporation has signed a $960,000 purchase agreement with the Port of Ephrata that could bring 300 new jobs to the region. This deal, says the site, will provide ATC with 96 acres at the port’s industrial site to build an OTR tyre manufacturing facility. According to port manager Mike Wren, the port is currently attempting to secure $5.5 million for infrastructure improvements to this and other property to help convince the tyre company and others to build at the port’s industrial site. The funds are already trickling in; on November 6 the Ephrata City Council, despite facing a tough budget year, pledged $100,000 to the project, said Wes Crago, Ephrata city manager.

11th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama Adds New Company Reports to Website

Yokohama Rubber has posted English language pdf files of its “CSR Report 2008” environmental and corporate responsibility report and “Site Information” report about its Japanese and international facilities on the company’s website. These reports, initially available only in Japanese when released in late September, can be downloaded at http://www.yrc-pressroom.jp/env_en/site01.html.

7th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Marangoni Flash-Powered Website Launched

Marangoni has launched a new, flash animated website, which the company hopes will raise the bar in online customer interaction within the tyre industry. Company representatives call the site much more than a factual information resource, and that it is lively, exciting, involving and simple to navigate.

“The role of the new website in the Marangoni marketing mix has never been more important,” says Derek Carruthers – global sales & marketing director, Marangoni Car Tyre. “Too many sites simply don’t relate to the customer and, as a result, they are ineffective. With our new site we prioritised what we know our customers want and have created and designed it accordingly. It is our direct communication with our customers, and their link directly to Marangoni, through a uniquely fun interactive format”

The user-friendly interactive site allows the visitor access the information they need quickly, giving them more time to view additional fun resources. This involvement acts to reinforce the brand messages Marangoni represent, direct to the consumer in a relaxed manner.

7th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

OTR Tyres to Manage Shanks EM Tyre Requirements

OTR Tyres has recently secured a long term contract with waste and resource management company Shanks East London to handle the firm’s onsite earthmover tyre management requirements. The earthmover tyre specialist has taken responsibility for Shanks’ six sites and 15 loading shovels.

“The OTR contract gives fixed costs for tyres and tyre maintenance and are therefore totally budgeted for by Shanks, with no sudden, unplanned or unpleasant experiences – important when a set of tyres can cost £12,000 plus” said OTR waste industry manager Paul Tracey. The parameters for the contract are set by a number of factors including working hours, known tyre wear, expected damage and repairs.

5th November 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Battery Bug Enables Up to the Minute Battery Monitoring

At the recent SEMA show in the US, battery tester and monitor manufacturer Argus Analyzers released its latest product, a unit the company refers to as a ‘clear, digital window into battery health’. Called the Battery Bug, the deep cycle monitor (DCM) enables a constant monitoring of batteries with results immediately visible to users. Argus Analyzers reports that use of the Battery Bug can extend battery life while also providing peace of mind.

29th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Scorpion Release Performance Exhaust for Mazda RX8

Mazda’s RX8 is now five years old, and thus a more attainable prospect for those interested in engaging in serious tuning. To cater for those wishing to wring extra performance from the Mazda rotary, exhaust manufacturer Scorpion has release a high performance rear system specifically for the RX8.

29th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Authorities Awaiting ATC Site Plan for $500 million Project

According to Washington, US based local newspaper the Columbia Basin Herald, the Port of Ephrata – the region’s largest landowner – is waiting to receive a site plan from American Tire Corporation (ATC), who is said to have recently signed a purchase and sale agreement for 96 acres of port land. Port manager Mike Read said the means that American Tire Corporation, which will do business as Washington Tire Corporation, has 60 days to change its mind.

23rd October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Mak XLR – Matt is the New Gloss

If white is now the new black, then Revolution Motorstore says matt is most definitely the new gloss. Celebrating this new trend in some considerable style, Revolution presents its latest visual feast, the Mak XLR Ice Black. This lightweight multispoke design wheel marries ultra light weight with strength and design integrity. As with most Mak wheels, the XLR is available in a wide range of stud patterns to suit the vast majority of European, Japanese and Tuner cars. Initial sizes will be 17 and 18-inch, with 16-inch to follow soon.

23rd October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

“What an Eye-Opener!”

Maxxis selected a winner for its online caption competition, which was run as part of the company’s duties as the Official Tyre Partner of this year’s Isle of Man TT Races. Trevor King from Mansfield came up with, “After a relentless search for tyres I discovered Maxxis, what an eye opener!” to win the top prize of VIP hospitality for two at the last round of the 2008 British Superbike Championship (BSB) on Sunday 12 October.

King decided to try his luck and enter the competition while he was looking for 4×4 tyres on the Maxxis website. He and his wife Melanie are keen BSB fans and had pre-booked tickets for the season finale at Brands Hatch. However, King quickly cancelled the reservation when he learned they would be attending the event as guests of Maxxis: “I once won bike show tickets in a radio competition, but that was about ten years ago, so I was amazed when I got a call to say I’d won this VIP package including hospitality, pit lane passes, access to the Team Maxxis technical areas and a photograph with one of the Maxxis Bykerbabes.

22nd October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Exide Develops Evolution for the Evolving Car

Today’s advanced cars require advanced batteries. It’s no longer possible to simply select a replacement battery based on size and type of vehicle alone because many other factors influence battery selection. Within a single vehicle model line-up a range of engine types, power output levels and “in-car” electrical accessories are available, and end user fitments add further uncertainty to the ‘what battery is right’ question – the demand placed upon a battery varies widely. Modern vehicles also operate in vastly differing conditions, from short but intense urban driving conditions to longer sustained driving, and regardless of driving conditions, extreme heat or cold have always been factors for consideration.

21st October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Drivers Downsize As Credit Crunch Bites

Over a third of used car buyers are looking to counteract rising motoring charges and challenging economic conditions by downsizing to a smaller, more cost-effective car. In a survey carried out on www.glass.co.uk – the Glass’s Guide used car valuation website, 38 per cent of buyers cited fuel prices and rises in road tax for heavier polluting vehicles as factors motivating them to swap their car for a more compact and efficient model.

The poll also revealed that a growing number of motorists are switching to diesel as a way of cutting running costs. Of those surveyed, 29 per cent stated an intention to exchange their petrol vehicle for a diesel model, expecting to take advantage of significant reductions in CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.

20th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors