First Reifen China Attracts Over 5,800 Visitors
The organisers of the first Reifen China exhibition have published visitor attendance and exhibitor numbers from the inaugural “Asian Essen Show.”
New Reports On U.K. Tyre Market Size
One thing that almost everybody agrees on in the U.K. tyre industry is the lack of readily available, meaningful statistics on the size and value of the tyre market.
Indian Manufacturers Expanding TBR, OTR Production
JK Tyre, India’s first radial truck tire manufacturer, has responded to moves from other manufacturers to join this sector by boosting capacity at its facility in Mysore, southwest India, from 370,000 to 500,000 tyres per year, a target that will be met in 2009.
Hankook Cleared of Charges on Disease Outbreaks
(The Korean Times) South Korea’s Ministry of Labor concluded today that no connection existed between multiple occurrences of heart disease and the working environment at a Hankook Tire plant in Daejeon.
Shandong Taishan to Release 57-inch Size
Shandong Taishan Tyre Co. has published details of five new OTR tyre sizes the company plans to launch in April.
Optimism Returning to the Market
“It was fantastic to see optimism returning to the agricultural tyre market in 2007. Despite all the problems that farmers faced last year, the better wheat and milk prices seem to have steadied the ship,” comments Barry Coleman, Firestone’s marketing manager.
Hercules to Launch 3 New SUV Lines
Hercules Tire International president Joe Recchia has announced that the Canada-based company will use its Tyrexpo Africa exhibit to introduce three new SUV lines.
Asleep At The Wheel Research Reveals Worrying Results
One in 10 people who drive for work have admitted falling asleep at the wheel in the past year, according to new research by road safety charity Brake and Green Flag.
Indian Tyre Prices May Increase in 2008
(Hindu Business Line) The Indian tyre industry may begin the New Year with 2%-3% average price increase.
Welsh Scientists Produce Tyre-Derived Oil
Bangor University environmental chemist Dr. Vera Thoss, in partnership with Welsh company UTD Research Ltd., has produced tyre-derived oil.
New WRC Tyre Specifications in 2008
As Pirelli begins its role as single supplier WRC for the next three years, beginning with the 2008 season, the Italian manufacturer has announced the following rule changes the FIA has made affecting tyres.
OTR Shortage Leads to 300% Price Hike in Two Years
Those buying OTR tyres in the Middle East are likely to encounter further price hikes of 20% to 30%.