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Brityrex Draws Attention of China Tiremaker
March 12, 2010
More exhibitors from across the aftermarket have signed up for October's Brityrex International exhibition, with familiar names and new brands seeking to capitalize on the potential offered by a post-recession tire and equipment marketplace.
Among the latest names to be confirmed by show organiser ECI International are battery specialist Manbat, Chinese tiremaker Guizhou Tyre Co and a strong hand...
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Reifen 2010: 500+ Exhibitors Set for June Show
March 05, 2010
According to the latest report from Reifen 2010 organizer Messe Essen GmbH, more than 500 exhibitors have now confirmed their participation at the upcoming 2010 trade show.
Firms from more than 40 nations will thus present their tire-related products and services when the doors open at the exhibition in Essen, Germany, open on June 1. This year’s show, the 26th to be held, includes the ...
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Goodyear Shows Its Stuff at Geneva Motor Show
March 05, 2010
“As a company, we lead the industry with forward-looking tire technologies that contribute to greater road safety and reduce the impact on the environment.”
These words of confidence came from Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe president Arthur de Bok, who was commenting on the company’s presence at the Geneva Motor Show and the innovations the company is highlighting there.
One...
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Yokohama Giving Away Truck Tires at MATS
March 03, 2010
At the upcoming Mid-America Trucking Show, Yokohama Tire Corp. plans to give away a set – 10 wheel positions – of its Zenvironment medium radials.
Fleet operators and owner operators can register to win the tires by visiting Yokohama’s booth at the Mar. 25-27 event, held at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Ky.
One lucky MATS attendee will win eight Yokohama 703ZL drive...
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NCTDRA Convention & Trade Show This Weekend
March 03, 2010
The North Carolina Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association will hold its annual convention and trade show this weekend.
The event will be held at the Embassy Suites & Conference Center in Greensboro, N.C. The free trade show will run on Mar. 6 from 1-4 p.m.
According to executive director Reece Hester, the event allows registered and drive-in attendees to visit, and some 50 major vendors...
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Focus on Eco-Innovation at ETRA Conference
March 01, 2010
Ecological innovations will take pride of place at the European Tyre Recycling Association’s 17th European Conference on Tyre Recycling in Brussels on Mar. 17-19.
The themed event will comprise a “Pyrolisys Forum” during the ETRA Assembly Meeting, including the presentation of research studies on tire recycling materials and their employment on road sector and civil enginery...
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Apollo Holds Second Vehicle Dynamics Workshop
February 26, 2010
Apollo Tyres has completed its second Vehicle Dynamics Workshop in the southern Indian city of Chennai.
Apollo began the event two years ago as a biannual platform for auto and tiremakers, tire testing authorities and homologation bodies to discuss vehicle dynamics, complexities, issues being faced and ways and means of addressing them. The company says the workshop comes at a time when regulations...
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Geneva Debut Set for Yokohama C.drive2
February 26, 2010
"We respect the Environment..." is a new slogan in use at Yokohama Rubber Corp., and the Japanese manufacturer will be showing this respect in tire form at the Geneva International Motor Show with the European premiere of its C.drive2 high performance eco tire.
This new product will be presented alongside the company’s flagship eco tire, the dB super E-spec, which was released in...
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Conti Wastes No Time, Signs on for 2014 World Cup
February 25, 2010
The cover hasn't even come off the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, and Continental AG has stepped up as the sponsor of the 2014 World Cup, slated for Brazil.
Continental served as the primary sponsor of the 2006 World Cup, and returns this summer as primary sponsor of the World Cup in South Africa.
“With preparation for activation of our sponsoring of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in...
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Mid-Am Launch Set for New Yokohama Radial
February 24, 2010
Yokohama Tire Corp. plans to launch its latest medium truck radial at the upcoming Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville.
The newest tire, the Zenvironment 101ZL, is a premium long-haul steer tire, that, according to John Cooney, Yokohama director of commercial sales, “runs longer, and is more trouble-free and fuel efficient than anything we’ve ever brought to the market.”...
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Even Without Blimps, Goodyear Still Olympic Eye-in-the-Sky
February 19, 2010
No doubt, Vancouver is a spectacular venue for the Winter Olympics, and Goodyear is giving TV viewers some of the best looks at the city and surrounding countryside.
For the ninth time in its history, Goodyear is coordinating aerial coverage of the Olympic Games. But, surprisingly, it is not using its iconic blimps.
Goodyear’s coverage of the Winter Games is being provided by an airplane...
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Bridgestone Breaks Ground on New Tech Center
February 17, 2010
Bridgestone Americas will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking tomorrow for its new $100 million technical center in Akron, Ohio. Company Chairman, CEO and President Mark Emkes, as well as state and local officials, will be present.
Bridgestone had debated moving near its national headquarters in Tennessee, but announced in 2008 that it had a preliminary deal to stay in Akron. That deal includes a $68...
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Kumho, Goodyear, Michelin Among Technology Award Winners
February 11, 2010
The Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence have rewarded the tire industry’s leading manufacturers and technology providers for a variety of innovations introduced over the past year.
Presented in Cologne at the 10th annual Tire Technology EXPO, Michelin, Goodyear, Kumho, Lanxess and SRI were honored across a variety of key technology categories.
The Tire M...
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Michelin Sponsors World Expo’s French Pavilion
February 02, 2010
The World Expo – also known as the World’s Fair – is considered by many to be the Olympic games of the economy, science and technology.
Since the first such event, the Great Exhibition of 1851, was held at the Crystal Palace in London’s Hyde Park, the World Expo has been held more than 40 times in locations around the globe. This year’s exhibition – Expo 2010...
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RAC Urging Dealer Participation in NTSW
February 01, 2010
The Rubber Association of Canadahas set the week of May 17-23 as National Be Tire Smart Week.
Tire dealers are urged to hold an event or free tire clinic to help promote proper tire care, the RAC said, and the association will list those events on its Web site. Dealers can also post photos for any NTSW event on the RAC site. Those posting event photos will be entered in a drawing for a $200 Staples...
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VAA Sets 2010 Convention and Trade Show
February 01, 2010
The Virginia Automotive Association will hold its 2010 convention and trade show on Apr. 23-25 at the Marriott hotel in Williamsburg, Va.
Themed “Partners In Progress,” the 2010 event will feature a trade show on Apr. 24, and speakers Richard Flint of Richard Flint International, Dan Marinucci of Communique’, Paul Fiore of the Tire Industry Association, and Bryan Stasch of the...
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TIA Takes Next Step in SEMA Show Strategy
January 28, 2010
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) said it has received all feedback solicited from the major tire manufacturers following the Dec. 17 focus group and are well underway to finalizing a list of recommendations to SEMA officials. A follow-up conference call was held last Thursday to review this information and discuss the next steps.
TIA will now compile the feedback and complete its recommendations...
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Apollo Hosts Three-Day India Conclave
January 28, 2010
Earlier this month, Apollo Tyres brought together its high performing business partners for an India conclave. Partners qualified for the event by achieving challenging sales targets in the commercial vehicle tyre category in 2009.
The initiative, organized under Apollo’s International Marketing Program for exports out of India, was christened “Jai Ho” after one of the Osc...
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Become a Stunt Driver With Bridgestone
January 28, 2010
Some say he is holidaying in Australia this February, and that during his down under jaunt he’ll be performing his world-first driving stunt – all we know is, he’s called the Stig, and Bridgestone is offering its Australian devotees the chance to drive like the Top Gear racing driver.
This first ever driving stunt will be performed at the Top Gear Live show in Australia during...
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Tire Dealer Risk Manager Training Dates Set
January 22, 2010
Federated Insurance’s Designated Risk Manager Training Program, developed to target specific risk management concerns for the tire dealer industry, will take place April 19-21 in Owatonna, Minn.
Companies that are the most successful in controlling losses have designated a key person as their risk manager. This person is supported by top management and is both responsible and accountable...
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