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When driving, it pays to be prepared for the unexpected. You'll be thankful for a lifetime.

Goodyear's brand new, remarkably innovative EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 2 tyre – with pioneering ActiveBraking technology that delivers up to 3 metres shorter stopping distance – has just been launched in Europe to international applause. And it has just landed on South African soil too.

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Children love to blow their seeds into the wind and rabbits think they are a qourmet delight. Now dandelions have aroused the interest of the rubber industry as well.

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Bridgestone to boost us production with $135m investment

A US$135million being made in Bridgestone's Aiken County FActory in the US is expected to increase its output of passenger and light truck tyres by additional  4 750 units a day starting from the second quarter of 2013. The investments will create 122 new full-time and contractor positions and expand the main Aiken County plant and mixing building by 25 000sqm.

Analysts on Pirelli results: 'Fewer tyres,more profits'

Following the publication of second quarter/first half 2011 financial results showing Pirelli doubled nett profits year-on-year, financial analysts have lauded Pirelli 'over any other auto part or tyre maker in the EU". Morgan Stanley analysts attributedthe tyre manufacturer's greater than 10 percent outperformance on second quarter pre-tax profit's estimates (EBIT) and increased margin guidance for 2011, which is said to imply more than 5 percent upgrade in consensus, to it's 'ever impressive pricing power'.

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Kaluga chosen as site for conti's russian plant

In a recent press statement, Nikolai Setzer, head of Continental AG's Passenger and Light Truck Tires Division and Continental AG Executive Board member, said that kaluga plant will focus onmeeting the company's strategic goal of achieving above-average and profitable growth,particularly in emerging markets. The billion euro investment Setzer announced will cover a number of projects, including expanding capacity in Brazil, the US and Europe. Approximately 220 million euros will be invested in the new kaluga plant alone and production is slated to start at the end of 2013.

(typress.com)

Apollo chairman elected to Tia hall of fame

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has elected Onkar S. Kanwar, chairman, Apollo Tyres Ltd to its Hall of Fame. TIA Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield lauded Kanwar saying, 'his remarkable career has helped to make the tyre industry what it is today. He exemplifies everything that is great about this industry".

(TireBusiness.com)

Triangle to work with University of Akron in rubber and elastomer research projects.

The city of Akron boasts strong credentials for being the tyre industry capital of the United States. Back in the US industry glory days, it went by the name of the 'Tire City' and was home to the four major domestic players, Goodrich, Goodyear, Firestone and General Tire.

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