TRIB Adds London Institute Retread Training
The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) has paired with the Retread Manufacturer’s Association of the United Kingdom to offer an international course in Retreading Workshop Practice in September. The course is correspondence based, with two mock examinations to monitor progress during the periods of study, extending from September 2013 to May 2014, and a
Adidas Turns to Conti for Improved Running Shoe Grip
In addition to manufacturing commercial, consumer and off-road tires, Continental AG has supplied rubber compounds to Adidas for the past few years.
Heger to Replace Retiring Stansbie in Conti Commercial Unit
Continental Tire the Americas’ Roger Stansbie, director of truck tire technologies for the Americas, is retiring after 51 years in the industry. He will be replaced by Libor Heger.
Yokohama Showcases Orange Oil in All-New Avid Ascend
How does orange oil make tires better (at least in the minds of Yokohama Tire Corp. researchers)? There is a laundry list of legitimate chemistry and compounding reasons, deep level science only the most nerdy among us could understand. And then there is one special reason. Believe it or not, YTC R&D folks confess, it’s
Conti360 Fleet Program Roll-out to Continue in 2011-12
As of July 2011, Conti360° Fleet Services has extended its European coverage into Austria. This is the first addition to the tiremaker’s service portfolio following its launch in eight core European markets – Belgium, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, Spain and the Czech Republic – and Continental now has plans to further expand
Gori Addresses ETRMA Reach Findings
Following up on the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) study of tiremaker compliance with new Reach standards, Pirelli SpA issued a press release with comments by ETRMA president and Pirelli Tyre CEO Francesco Gori. The release read: "ETRMA has found that more than one in 10 tires sold in Europe do not comply
Chinese Brands Get Mixed Marks in Reach Testing
The use of high-PAH extender oils in tires manufactured for sale within the European Union has been prohibited under the Reach regulation since Jan. 1, 2010. This restriction was heeded by firms producing within the EU and appropriate modifications to the manufacturing process made before the deadline, and the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association
Rival Retread Group Launched With 36 Charter Members
Harvey Brodsky, ousted two months ago as head of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau, has formally launched a competing organization – the Retread Tire Association (RTA). The RTA, said Brodsky, has been established as a non-profit; he will serve as managing director. Also, the RTA announced the names of its first 36 members.
Eighth CITExpo Wraps Up
The eighth edition of China International Tire Expo was completed on Sept. 10. Organized by Reliable International Exhibition Services Co., the three-day event saw 300 exhibitors occupying 20,000 square meters of exhibition area in Shanghai Everbright Convention and Exhibition Center. Three exhibition halls were taken up this year in order to accommodate the increased number
Continental Offers New Fleet Service in Key European Markets
Continental Tire is introducing its “Conti 360° Fleet Services” to the UK and seven other key European markets this month. According to Continental, this new and diversified range of products and service, including tires and other mobility solutions for the European road transport industry, is the manufacturer’s response to the changed requirements of international freight