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Exhibition aims to end current format strongly, listing a ‘record’ 675 exhibitors participating The world-leading Reifen show has opened for the final time in its current format, with 675 exhibitors participating from 24 to 27 May. 43 countries are being represented within that number, with companies showcasing their latest products and innovations for the sector […]
The Reifen 2016 Innovation Awards winners have been announced as part of the trade fair’s opening celebrations. Messe Essen and the German Federal Association of Tyre Dealers and the Vulcanising Trade (Bundesverband Reifenhandel und Vulkaniseur – Handwerk, or BVR) presented the awards for “notably pioneering developments” to Bridgestone, Michelin, 4JET Technologies, and ASE Corghi. Michelin […]
Giti has launched a new strategic initiative for its commercial tyre business at Reifen 2016, which will see the manufacturer replace its GT Radial branded truck and bus products in Europe by the end of 2017. The manufacturer’s European representatives told Tyrepress that a mixture of new products – led by the Giti GDR655 regional drive axle and Giti GAM851 mixed-service steer and trailer tyres, both of which have been launched at Reifen – and relabeled existing products would make up the Giti CV tyre range, commencing immediately. The GT Assist network would be moved to Giti branding “at the appropriate time”, UK managing director Brian McDermott told Tyrepress. Meanwhile Giti will continue to market new GT Radial passenger car tyres with the “A Product of Giti” badge on the sidewall, first seen on the UHP flagship GT Radial SportActive tyre, representatives told Tyrepress. There are currently “no plans to replace the GT Radial brand” in consumer focused products, they added.
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Chesterfield-based motor factor, Autosupplies, has announced it will again be supporting Tuffnells Parcels Express, who is driving in a Mad Max themed car to raise money for Bluebell Wood children’s hospice, in the Fireball Rally across Europe.
Autopromotec, which will be held at the Bologna Trade Fair Center (May 24-28, 2017) has just disclosed the first figures related to 2017 pre-registrations. These figures have been sourced from the Information Form, a non-binding document that both repeat and potential exhibitors sent to the Show Organizers to help them plan the 2017 floor layout based on actual space request.
Sailun states that it has boosted sales growth and market share “in many European countries” since the introduction of its new car and truck tyre distribution strategy in 2011. The cornerstones of this strategy, which the manufacturer describes as “relatively simple” with “several key interlocking components”, including the full range of Sailun car, truck and bus, summer, winter, and all-season tyres will be demonstrated on the Sailun stand at Reifen 2016: Hall 7, stand 7D20.
Maxam Tire International will exhibit its latest OTR, agricultural, industrial and construction product lines from its large stand in Hall 7 (7E19). While this positioning echoes the brand’s positioning two years ago at the last Essen event, much has since changed, with its head office moving to Birmingham and Sailun Europe head Martin West taking over as managing director. Maxam has also appointed new managers, who will attend the show.
Randstad Ltd’s engine de-carbonising service, TerraClean, has revealed it has chosen Teenage Cancer Trust, as its headline charity for 2016.
Vehicle management group LeasePlan UK has responded to the driverless car legislation in the Queen’s Speech earlier this week, highlighting that it is poised to welcome the right legislation and insurance or legal requirements needed to bring driverless vehicles to our roads.
Pirelli is looking forward to its visit to the shorter Indy configuration of the Brands Hatch circuit, as it supplies the rubber for the latest British Superbike Championship weekend. The circuit tests a rider’s prowess in qualifying, as one second can cover six rows of the grid, as Pirelli UK racing manager Jason Griffiths comments: “The Indy circuit at Brands Hatch never fails to produce close racing.”
Celsus, the European distributor of Dynamat, has announced its sponsorship of the UK’s first ever Waterstock Show, taking place on 18 June at Waterstock Golf Club, Oxford. As part of Celsus’ extensive programme of events throughout 2016, the Waterstock Show will provide an opportunity for people to interact with the Dynamat product range in person.
Federal Tyres will exhibit its latest e-marked UHP and studless winter tyres at Reifen 2016. Federal’s range will include the Evoluzion ST-1, 595 RS-Pro, and Evoluzion F60 summer high and ultra-high performance tyres; the Himalaya Kattura for mild winter road conditions; the Ecovan ER02, which demonstrates durability for the commercial market; and the Glacier GC01 for winter conditions. The Taiwanese manufacturer will exhibit from stand 3C27 in Hall 3, between 24 and 27 May.
Servicesure Autocentres has comprehensively revamped its website, simultaneously launching on five social media platforms, in order to communicate better with its membership. The company said that sign-ups have hit “record levels” in recent months.
Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) has strengthened its senior management team with Matthew Mardle joining as operations director and Clive Maudsley as finance director.
Pirelli’s new Diablo Rosso III motorcycle tyre is original equipment on the latest motorcycle from its compatriot company MV Agusta. The link between the companies is also celebrated in a special edition bike, the Diablo Brutale. The two brands collaborated on the special edition model, designed as a “tribute” to Pirelli’s latest supersport tyre. The bike is the latest landmark in a decades old relationship between the companies, coming five years after the historic Italian motorcycle manufacturer decided to equip all its models with Pirelli tyres.
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