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INTERNATIONAL TYRE NEWS

Stamford Launches Falken’s Flagship UHP Tyres in Singapore

添福在新加坡推介
飞劲超高性能旗舰胎

Daijiro Yoshihara, the Formula Drift USA 2011 dition, it also proved to 随着今年年初在马来西亚成功推介飞劲
Champion, obliging requests for an autograph from the have higher comfort level. 超高性能旗舰胎后，在新加坡上市已
son of a Falken dealer. 久的飞劲轮胎经销商--添福胶胎，如
To meet the growing 今将这些轮胎引进他们自己的国家。
Following the success of Falken’s need of SUVs, the Azenis
flagship UHP tyres launch in Ma- FK453CC is designed to 此次推介的是三款Azenis轮胎—FK453、FK453CC
laysia early this year, the long- provide high speed sta- 及PT722A/S。
time Singapore-listed distributor of bility, good safety perfor-
Falken tyres-- Stamford Tyres, has now mance and a comfortable 拥有高刚性结构，可降低胎面外形扩张，Azenis
made these new tyres available in its ride. It comes in 14 sizes, FK453 是飞劲全新的运动型车子高性能轮胎。共有
own country. from series 35 to 65, 17 to 70种尺寸，从25至55系列，轮胎直径从17至22寸。
22-inch.
The three Azenis models that were 据添福胶胎指出，与FK452比较，FK453的干地操
unveiled during the launch were the Falken’s first premium tour- 控改善了25%，而湿地操控则提高了30%，并拥有
FK453,FK 453CC and PT722A/S. ing tyre- the Azenis PT 较高的舒适性。
722A/S is an all season
Featuring the new high rigidity construc- tyre that offers higher mile- 为了应付不断增长的SUV需求，经过特别设计的
tion that minimises tread profile expan- Azenis FK453CC，可提供高速行驶稳定性、良好
sion, the Azenis FK453 is Falken’s new 的安全表现及舒适乘坐。拥有14种尺寸，从35至
ultra-high performance tyre for sports 65系列，适合17至22寸的轮辋。
cars. Available in 70 sizes from series 25
to 55, with diameters ranging from 17 to 飞劲的首款优质房车胎—Azenis PT722A/S是条
22 inches. 可提供高里数的全天候轮胎。它拥有加深了10%
的胎纹，改善的里数及较高的使用寿命。其它的
According to Stamford Tyres, the dry 特点包括比一般钢丝更坚固的新研发宽钢带，带
handling of the FK453 has been im- 来更均匀的耗损和性能；可抑制不规则耗损，并
proved by 25 per cent, while the han- 加强胎纹的刚性的独特肋纹沟槽设计，以及可提
dling on wet was enhanced by 30 per
cent as compared to the FK452. In ad- From left : Felix Lim (Falken Drifter), Daijiro Yoshihara (Formula Drift USA 2011 Champion), Walton Seah (Falken
Drifter), Jansen Tan (Falken Drifter),Wee Kok Wah (President, Stamford Tyres), Yasuhiro Nemoto,
50 tyreman  2012/5 MD (Sumitomo Rubber Asia(Tyre)), Pat Berriman (Senior VP Sales & Marketing, Stamford Tyres)

高耐磨性的高密度胎体层等。PT722A/S推出 age. It has a 10 per cent deeper The launch was held in Changi,
44种尺寸，从30至60系列，轮胎直径从16至 tread depth for improved mileage which was the perfect proving
20寸。 and increased longevity. Other fea- ground for the new tyres, where
tures include its newly developed Stamford Tyres had set up a course
该推介礼在樟宜，一个测试新轮胎性能的最佳 wide steel belts that are stronger for the journalists and dealers to test
测试场举行。添福在那里为媒体和代理们设立 than the normal cord for better the performance of the new FK453
了测试路线，让他们能够亲自测试FK453，将之 wear and performance, a unique as compared to FK452. The real
与FK452的性能做比较。对所有的参与者来说， rib groove inhibits irregular wear by treat for the attendees was they
最值得一提的是添福为他们精心策划了一个毕 enhancing the rigidity of the tread, were given an exclusive exhilarating
身难忘，既紧张又刺激的漂移经验，让他们能 a high density casing ply that im- drifting experience: a great ride with
够与添福轮胎赛车队车手 Jansen Tan、Felix proves wear resistance, etc. The the Stamford Tyres Racing Team
Lin及Walton Seah等，共享漂移乐趣，还有与出 PT722A/S is available in 44 sizes drivers Jansen Tan, Felix Lin and
任特别嘉宾的大次吉郎（Daijiro Yoshihara） from series 30 to 60, with diam- Walton Seah as well as Daijiro Yo-
的近距离接触。 eters ranging from 16 to 20-inch. shiharal as a special guest.

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INTERNATIONAL TYRE NEWS

Maxxis Continues Sponsor Houston Rockets

Continuing its support of popular major league sports, 玛吉斯继续支持
Maxxis has signed an agreement to sponsor the Hous- 休士顿火箭队
ton Rockets basketball team for the 2012-2013 season.
玛吉斯继续成为休士顿火箭队2012-2013赛季的官
As an official partner of the Rockets, Maxxis will be entitled to 方赞助商。
one minute of TV exposure for Maxxis through courtside LED
signage during Rockets home games. The company’s name 作为此次的赞助商，玛吉斯的权益包括在火箭的下赛季
and logo will also be featured prominently during the “Rockets 主场比赛时，电视转播镜头中玛吉斯轮胎在场边LED广告
on the Road” in-arena feature that will play during games at 牌上时长一分钟的曝光时间，同时玛吉斯的商标也将在
Toyota Centre. Additionally, Maxxis will also serve as a present- 火箭队活动时展示于丰田中心内场的突出位置。此外，
ing sponsor of a promotional giveaway night during the upcom- 玛吉斯轮胎将履行赞助商义务，赞助火箭队下一赛季的
ing season. 促销之夜活动。

“We are very excited to once again partner with the Hous- “我们非常高兴下一个赛季再次与火箭队合作。 火箭队将
ton Rockets for the upcoming season. The Rockets are an 自己打造成为一个国际化品牌，它拥有一支优秀的年轻队
established international brand with an exciting young team, 伍，我们期待着下个赛季与火箭队共同庆祝胜利。”玛吉
and we look forward to cheering their many victories during 斯轮胎行销经理克拉克（Matt Clark）表示。
the upcoming season,” said Matt Clark, Marketing Manager
for Maxxis. 2012-2013赛季将于10月31日展开，首战对阵底特律活塞
队。这是玛吉斯第二次与休斯顿火箭队合作。
The 2012-2013 will represent Maxxis second stint as a Rockets
sponsor. The Rockets’ season begins October 31 with a game
against the Detroit Pistons.

Saito Crowned Champion at Achilles Formula Drift Singapore 2012

Achilles Formula Drift Singapore 2012 came to a pul- 2012 新加坡Achilles方程式漂移赛
sating end with reigning champion Daigo Saito from 藤太吾摘冠
Japan hoisting the trophy again at the Changi Exhibi-
tion Centre in front of more than 9,000 fans over the two-day 为期两天的2012新加坡Achilles方程式漂移赛，
competition. 终于在紧张和刺激中结束，日本车手斎藤太吾
（Daigo Saito）再次于樟宜展览中心的9000名粉
Saito came in first during the qualifying round, with a score of 丝面前，成功夺冠。
92 on day 1. On day 2, the Japanese drifter served a convinc-
ing win over Malaysia’s Muhammad Zaiham Hamdan in his 斎藤太吾在选拔赛的第一天比赛中，以92分领先。他在第二
2001 Nissan Silvia in the Round of 16. He then went against 天的第16圈比赛中，开着其日产Silvia成功击败大马车手哈
Emmanuel Adwitya Amandio from Indonesia in the quarter- 默蓝（Muhammad Zaiham Hamdan）。然后，分别在四分之一
finals and Robbie Nishida in the semi-finals respectively. 的决赛中，击败印尼车手阿曼尼尔（Emmanuel Adwitya Am-
andio），并于半决赛中击败罗比西田（Robbie Nishida）。
Malaysia’s Hanizam Bin Hamzah finished on the podium after
beating Robbie Nishida of the USA in a tight battle for third 大马车手哈默匝（Hanizam Bin Hamzah）则与美国车手罗比西
place. It was an inspiriting result for the Malaysian, whose 田紧张决斗，并成功赢得季军。哈默匝在今年新加坡比赛中
performance in Singapore was in stark contrast from last year 的表现，鼓舞了大马人的心。这与他去年的表现简直是个鲜
when he did not manage to progress beyond the qualifying 明的对比。他去年因发生意外无法进入四分之一决赛。
rounds due to an accident.
Archelis方程式漂移系列赛的第三站将移师泰国曼谷，最后
The third leg of the Achilles Formula Drift Series will move 一站将在印尼雅加达举行。在那里，著名的漂移赛明星如日
to Bangkok, Thailand with the final leg set to take place in 本的斎藤太吾和织户学（Manubu Orido）及罗比西田将再次
Jakarta, Indonesia where stars like Saito, Manubu Orido of 为粉丝展示一场精彩的漂移竞斗。
Japan and Nishida are set to thrill the drift fans once again
with some pulsating drift action.

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INTERNATIONAL TYRE NEWS

Federal Tires Wins 2012 Taiwan Excellence Award

Taiwanese tyre manufacturer Federal Tires has been honoured 飞达轮胎荣获
with a 2012 Taiwan Excellence Award, which recognised Fed- 2012年台湾精品奖
eral’s success in building a strong reputation as a reliable tyre
supplier of high quality products. The ceremony was hosted by the 台湾轮胎制造商飞达轮胎荣获2012年台湾精
Ministry of Economic Affairs at Taipei International Convention Cen- 品奖，肯定了飞达在建立其作为可靠的高
ter on July 8th. 品质轮胎供应商的良好声誉方面所付出的
努力。7月8日，台湾经济部国际贸易在台北国际会议
Both Federal’s FZ-201 semi-slick competition tyre and Couragia F/X 厅举行了盛大的台湾精品奖颁奖典礼。
asymmetric LSUV Sport tyre have claimed the distinction out of 1145
competitive products. The selected product must be qualified to meet FZ-201 半熱融高性能運動跑胎和Couragia F/X非對稱
the criteria in four categories – innovative value, unique design, good 運動休旅胎从1，145件参赛的产品中脱颖而出。評選
quality, and international brand capabilities; among these standards, 過程以「研發」、「設計」、「品質」、「行銷」及
innovation in particular is the core value to be taken into consider- 等四項評審項目進行審查，而「設計創新」则是当中
ation from the expert judging panel’s point of view. 最重要的核心价值。

“We are very proud of winning the award, and we are more than “我们很骄傲赢得这个奖项，而且很开心能够跻身成
pleased to be amongst the winners with other world famous brands 为著名的世界台湾品牌之一。”飞达公司市场部经理
in Taiwan,” said Geoffrey Chang, Marketing Manager, Federal Corp, Geoffrey Chang在代表公司出席颁奖典礼时表示。“
who attended the event on behalf of the company, “It is a significant 这个殊荣对大大加强了我们的品牌形象，我们通过这
contribution to our brand enhancement, as we have well represented 个著名的平台完美体现了公司的概念和卓越性，展示
the company philosophy and pursuit of excellence by using this re- 我们最先进的技术和轮胎开发。它也反映了我们的同
nowned platform to showcase our latest innovative and stylish tyre de- 事们的努力和献身精神，为台湾当地和全球的客户提
velopments. This fantastic reward is a reflection of the hard work and 供最佳的产品。”
dedication of our colleagues in delivering the very best of products and
technology for our customers, both within and beyond Taiwan. ”

Bridgestone Rides the Future 2012 Project

Thai Bridgestone Co., Ltd. provided scholarships and Bridge- 普利斯通2012年乘驰未来计划
stone bicycles to under privileged students in the country
recently. 泰国普利斯通有限公司提供奖学金和普利斯通
自行车给国内贫困的学童。
With the Bridgestone bicycles, the students who live far away from
schools are able to ride to school. The bicycles not only help them 有了普利斯通单车，那些住在比较偏远地区的学生，就
to commute to schools faster and more conveniently, but also help 能够骑着自行车到学校。该自行车不仅仅协助他们可以
them to save on transport costs. In addition, they promote safety by 更快和更为方便抵达学校，也可节省交通成本。此外，
minimising their risk while travel on crowded public transportation. 还能降低他们乘搭拥挤的公共交通的危险。

Together with the Thai Education for Development Foundation 2012年9月3日至4日，泰国普利斯通与泰国教育发展基金
(EDF), the company organised a Scholarship and Bicycle Presen- （EDF）一同合作，通过普利斯通2012年乘驰未来计划，
tation Ceremony through the Bridgestone Rides the Future 2012 在Nakhonratchasima省的Banprang学校和Roi Et省的Ph-
Project at Banprang School, Nakhonratchasima province and Pha- nomphrai学校主办了一个奖学金和自行车颁发典礼。在
nomphrai School, Roi Et province during the 3rd to 4th September, 该颁发典礼后，他们还特别提供一个有关骑车的基本安
2012. After the Scholarship and Bicycle Presentation Ceremony, 全知识和保养单车的训练，旨在降低交通事故和延长自
there was a briefing on the basic knowledge on riding safety and 行车的使用寿命，以便可以将它交給下一届的学生。
bicycle maintenance training. This is to reduce accidents and to
prolong bicycle life for the next batch of junior students. 2012年乘驰未来计划赞助200名来自20间学校的初中生。它
提供200份奖学金和200辆自行车，总值2，360，000 泰铢。
The Future 2012 Project supports 200 junior-high school students
from 20 schools. It offered 200 scholarships and 200 Bridgestone
bicycles worth a total amount of 2,360,000 THB.

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