Koerfer Replaced on Conti Board
The seat on Continental AG’s Supervisory Board left vacant by Rolf Koerfer’s resignation on Nov. 29 is to be filled by Siegfried Wolf. The 53-year old Austrian, who also is chairman of the board at Russian Machines OJSC, was nominated to the Conti board on Dec. 4. Wolf’s nomination received the board’s unanimous support and
Conti Sums Up European Winter Tire Laws
It’s getting cold out there, and tiremaker Continental notes "there are no Europe-wide regulations for winter tires in sight." So until the day when nations throughout the region are encouraged to sign up to the tire world’s equivalent of EMU, those planning to take their vehicles across the Channel during the coming cold months need
Nankang Enters MC Market With New Line
At the Intermot exhibition, held in the German city of Cologne, Nankang Rubber has shown off its first-ever motorcycle tire. Aimed at the growing sport touring segment, the radial Roadiac WF-1 is said to be the product of three years’ intensive joint development work between Nankang and Delticom/Pnebo. The Nankang Roadiac WF-1 will initially be
Pirelli Opens F1 Tire Production Line
On Sept. 23, Pirelli officially inaugurated what it calls the "Factory of Champions" at its plant in Izmit, Turkey, where the company will produce tires for all Formula One teams during the 2011-2013 seasons. The inauguration served as a double celebration for Pirelli, as 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the Izmit facility’s opening and
Conti Warehouse in Hungary Underway
In late August, the cornerstone was set in place for an 18,000-square-meter warehouse earmarked for use by Continental AG. The warehouse, located in Mosonmagyaróvar in northwest Hungary, is expected to be ready for use in January 2011, and will serve as a storage point for tires destined for sale in Hungary and Austria. (Tyres &
Euromaster to Unveil Franchise Concept at Reifen
Euromaster announced plans to present a “comprehensive insight” into its new franchise concept to potential partners at the Reifen 2010 exhibition in Essen, Germany in June. Part of the main Michelin stand (Hall 3 – 219), will offer visitors the opportunity to find “extensive information” about the franchise system and even a personal interview with
Diamond Tire at Reifen 2010
Diamond Tire is the exclusive agent for Westlake tires in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and Slovenia since it was awarded distribution rights in the region by Chinese manufacturer Huangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. in 2009. The company and its partners will exhibit the Westlake brand using their collective Westlake Central Europe Group moniker at Reifen Essen
Tire Recycler Opens New European Sales Office
Danish recycling and separation technology company Eldan Recycling A/S has opened a new sales office in Düsseldorf and appointed Dieter Jerschl, who joined Eldan April 1, as sales manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In conjunction with the company’s existing sales partner, Erich Niebuhr BmbH in Rheinland-Pfalz, Jerschl will coordinate all international sales activities in
Kraiburg Spotlights Premium Precure Technology
“Think Wide” is the slogan Kraiburg Austria has adopted for its exhibit at the forthcoming Essen Show (June 1-4). The retreading materials maker reports that it will be presenting “an innovative process for premium pre-cured retreads.” The new technology, which is said to be innovative both in terms of the material and the method, eliminates
Infinity Aims For Fast Growth With ‘Premium Budget’ Strategy
When Al-Dobowi Group executives Surrender Singh Kandhari and his son Harjeev Singh Kandhari founded Infinity tires