Bridgestone TPMS Getting Euro Roll Out

Following the demonstration of its new TPMS system at the Vienna-based "e-Safety Challenge 2011" event on May 31, Bridgestone Europe has announced plans to roll out its commercial vehicle system across Europe during the course of this year. Bridgestone demonstrating its TPMS during the e-Safety Challenge.

The system is being rolled out as a tool within Bridgestone’s Total Fleet Management package.

“Pressure maintenance is critical to keeping our roads safe. Often it is running at low pressure for a prolonged period of time that causes tires to finally fail,” commented Neil Purves, automation systems manager at Bridgestone Europe.

The TPMS system Bridgestone is introducing across Europe features a patented valve with a unique radio frequency (RF) unit. Specific valves are available for commercial vehicles and passenger cars. These RF units emit the tire pressure, temperature and unique identification number every four seconds, giving the unit a lifespan of a minimum of three years. Using either detector gates mounted at the fleet premises or handheld data-collection units, vehicle maintenance managers can receive targeted pressure alerts that enable them to quickly react before low pressure turns into a tire failure. (Tyres & Accessories)

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Ryan Waldron as president of the company's Americas business unit, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart. He succeeds Steven R. McClellan, who retired on April 1.

"At Goodyear, our customers are at the center of everything we do, and in Ryan Waldron, we have a customer-centric, execution-focused business leader with a deep understanding of both the marketplace and all aspects of our business, as well as a proven track record of delivering results," Stewart said. "I am thrilled to announce him as president of Goodyear's Americas business and have enormous confidence that under his leadership, both the company and our customers will reach even greater levels of success."