And Now, for Some Serious Belt-Tightening
(New York Times) Given that is was designed to be the world’s cheapest car, should it matter whether the Tata Nano is any fun to drive?
Parker Hannifin Launches TyreSaver 3.0
Precision engineering manufacturer, Parker Hannifin has launched the TyreSaver 3.0 nitrogen tyre inflation unit, which can be used to inflate car, motorcycle, trailer and van tyres.
Pelmar, Cincinnati Retread in Retreading/Recycling Distribution Deal
Pelmar Engineering Ltd. has teamed up with Cincinnati Retread Systems (CRS) to distribution tyre reteading and recycling machinery on a global scale.
Michelin to Open India Factory Within 3 Years, Says Rollier
India’s commercial vehicle radial market has long been a sleeping giant, and Michelin is determined to be around when it wakes up.
Scrap Tire Re-use Continues to Rise
A new study by the RMA shows that nearly 90% of tires that are replaced every year are put to a new productive use.
Goodyear Brings Vulco Retail Concept to W. Africa
(Ghanaian Times) Goodyear, one of the world’s largest tyre companies, has signed a retail agreement to bring its Vulco retail concept brand, specialised in tyres and car-related under carriage parts and services, into West Africa.
Titan Tire Hit With $140,000 in Penalties
(Toledo Blade) A Titan Tire plant in Bryan, Ohio, that manufactures giant tires has been slapped with $140,000 in new fines for two willful violations of workplace safety regulations following inspections begun after a steam explosion last November hurled a 5,000-pound piece of equipment through the ceiling and onto the plant’s roof.
Enhanced BEEP Certification for Replacement Brake Friction
(Aftermarketnews.com) As the September 2011 mandate for stability control on all light vehicles looms, MEMA’s Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) announced changes to the Brake Effective Evaluation Procedure (BEEP) program allowing the testing of late model vehicles with electronic brake force distribution and advanced ABS systems.
Tesco Extends Bandvulc Contract
Tesco, the largest retailer in the UK and third largest globally, is to continue its long-term agreement with Bandvulc Tyres, the Devon-based commercial tyre manager and retreader.
Dunlop Aircraft Appoints China Plant Head
Dunlop Taikoo (Jinjiang) Aircraft Tyres Co. appointed KK Chan as general manager of its new aircraft retreading and new tyre distribution facility in China.