Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Delticom AG publishes Semi-Annual Report 2011

Hanover, 09 August 2011 – Delticom (German Securities Code (WKN) 514680, ISIN
DE0005146807, stock market symbol DEX), Europe's leading online tyre dealer, has published its semi-annual report 2011 today. Revenues in the first six months of 2011 increased by 11.8% to EUR 198.3 million and EBIT by 12.6% to EUR 18.7 million. EBIT margin remains unchanged at 9.4% (H110: 9.4%). Consolidated net income for the period grew from EUR 11.3 million to EUR 12.7 million. This corresponds to earnings per share (EPS) of EUR 1.08 (undiluted, H110:EUR 0.95), a step-up of 13.0%. For 2011, Delticom AG’s management continues to anticipate an increase in revenues of approximately 10%, with an EBIT margin around one percent lower than in 2010.

The complete report for the first six months of 2011 can be downloaded from the website www.delti.com within the "Investor Relations" area.

Company profile:
Delticom, Europe's leading online tyre retailer, was founded in Hanover in 1999. With more than 100 online shops in 40 countries, the company offers its private and business customers an unequalled assortment of excellently priced car tyres, motorcycle tyres, bicycle tyres, truck tyres, bus tyres, special tyres, rims, complete wheels (pre-mounted tyres on rims), selected replacement car parts and
accessories, motor oil and batteries. The independent website reifentest.com contains impartial information about tyre tests and helps the customers choose from more than 100 tyre brands and more than 25,000 tyre models. Delticom delivers either directly to the customer's home address, or to one of more than 28,000 service partners – affiliated garages which take delivery of tyres and then install these
on the customer's vehicle. Delticom's Wholesale division also sells tyres to wholesalers domestically and abroad.

On the Internet at: www.delti.com
Selected online shops: www.reifendirekt.de, www.123pneus.fr, www.mytyres.co.uk, www.reifendirekt.ch

Contact:
Melanie Gereke
Brühlstraße 11
30169 Hannover
Tel.: +49 (0)511-936 34-8903
Fax: +49 (0)89-208081147
Email: melanie.gereke@delti.com

Thursday, August 4, 2011

TYREPAC launches Nokian tyres in Singapore

Singapore, 4 August 2011 – Tyrepac has announced that they will be the exclusive dealer for the premium Nokian brand tyres in Singapore. The deal will see Tyrepac retail the tyres exclusively online on www.tyrepac.com.sg.

Tyrepac will further promote Nokian tyres via a variety of marketing campaigns. The deal also enhances Tyrepac’s policy of offering a wider variety of options to their customers, with a total of 18 brand offerings for their Singaporean customers.

Nokian Tyres is one of Europe’s premium tyre brands, known worldwide especially for their winter range tyres. Originating from Finland, Nokian has consistently been in the forefront of tyre technology- in particular “Polished Grooves” for optimized water dispersion, “Information Field” indicating tyre wear at a glance, “Aquaplanning Indicator” with wear rate indication, and “Cool Silica” for lowering tyre rolling resistance.

“We are delighted and honoured to have secured Nokian’s endorsement,” said Tyrepac Managing Director, Ler Hwee Tiong. “The brand perfectly complements our existing portfolio of premium products for our customers and will be available for order exclusively on our website.”

Customers will then be able to fit their Nokian tyres at any of Tyrepac’s network of over 50 fitting locations across Singapore.

“We are excited for Tyrepac to be our exclusive distributor in Singapore with their strong online platform,” said Nokian Tyres Asian Regional Manager, Oey Pekka. “This agreement will also help Nokian Tyres reach new audiences and expand awareness of the Nokian brand in Singapore, and subsequently Asia.”

About Tyrepac
Tyrepac was founded in Singapore in 2008, and is Asia's first and largest online tyre retailing website. Tyrepac offers a comprehensive range of tyres, with transparent pricing, and convenience from more than 2,700 fitting locations in Asia. Tyrepac also provide quotations for battery, automotive insurance, and servicing packages in collaboration with its service partners.

As of December 2010, Delticom AG invested into Tyrepac. Delticom is Europe’s #1 online tyre retailer. Founded in 1999, the Hanover based company operates more than 100 online shops in 39 countries and has served more than 4 million customers so far. Delticom is listed on the German Stock Exchange
(ISIN DE0005146807, ticker symbol DEX). As of the end of March 2011, market capitalisation stands at approximately EUR 755 million (approx. SGD 1,360 million). For more information, visit www.tyrepac.com.

About Nokian Tyres
Nokian Tyres is the only tyre manufacturer in the world that focuses on products and services that facilitate safe transportation in Nordic conditions. The company's innovative passenger car, van and heavy-duty machinery tyres are mainly marketed in areas that have snow, forest and changing seasons that make driving conditions demanding.

For over 75 years, the company has been developing, testing and patenting solutions that promote driving safety. The world's first winter tyre was created to tackle the freezing temperatures and winds in 1934. Since then, top-range products refined with northern know-how have been introduced on a regular basis.

Respect for the environment is one of the fundamental values of Nokian Tyres. The company has systematically worked towards minimising environmental hazards. Nokian Tyres was the first tyre manufacturer to switch over to using only purified, low-aromatic oils in its production. Raw material and material choices are aimed at avoiding unnecessary burdens on the environment.

Nokian Tyres owns the Vianor tyre chain that comprises more than 770 stores in 20 countries. The company's net sales for 2010 totalled approximately EUR 1 058 million, and it had 3,500 employees. Nokian Tyres Plc's shares are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges' NASDAQ OMX. For more information, see www.nokiantyres.com

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Nokian H - Available at Tyrepac.com



Nokian H and Nokian V both utilise the same highly developed new pattern design. The greatest differences are in the rubber compounds and the structure. Both tyres have been optimised to function in the best possible way in their own speed categories.

Lower fuel consumption
Nokian H tyre’s Nokian Cool silica compounds reduce fuel consumption.

Excellent wet grip
The Nokian H tyre’s asymmetrical tread pattern guarantees excellent wet grip and stability. Narrow, oriented grooves and special water guides efficiently remove water from the contact surface. The splashstopper improves traffic safety by reducing splashing to the windshield and sides of the car.

Properties:

  • Excellent wet grip and stability

  • Prevent effectively aquaplaning

  • The splashstopper improves traffic safety

  • Low rolling resistance


Innovations:

  • Nokian Cool Silica

  • Polished grooves

  • Wedge cap construction

  • Inside - outside design (summer)

  • Driving safety and aquaplaning indicator

  • Information Field

  • The Rim Guard

  • Mudstopper

Monday, August 1, 2011

Nokian V - Available at Tyrepac.com



Nokian H and Nokian V both utilise the same highly developed new pattern design. The greatest differences are in the rubber compounds and the structure. Both tyres have been optimised to function in the best possible way in their own speed categories.

Tyre for higher speed

The structure of the higher speed category Nokian V is more rigid, thus making it a sportier product. New innovations and technical solutions improve the driving safety and durability.

Prevent aquaplaning effectively

New technical innovations efficiently prevent aquaplaning. The function of the inner shoulder rainwater system is based on the brook-to-river principle. Narrow, oriented grooves and special water guides efficiently remove water from the contact surface. New wear indicator warns of the risk of aquaplaning.

Quiet driving experience

The platforms and cavities in the longitudinal grooves affect the flow of air and prevent an unpleasant, whistling noise. Reduction of impact and road noise has been emphasised in the dimensioning of the frame structure and material selections.

Innovations:

  • Nokian Cool Silica

  • Polished grooves

  • Wedge cap construction

  • Inside - outside design (summer)

  • Driving safety and aquaplaning indicator

  • Information Field

  • The Rim Guard