Nankang to give A-rated AS-2+ its Reifen debut
Taiwanese tyre manufacturer, Nankang Rubber Tire is to give its Sportnex AS-2+, which has achieved an A for wet braking performance on the European tyre label, its Reifen Show debut in Essen between 24 and 27 May 2016. According to the company, the AS-2+ came out in September 2015, replacing its predecessor (the AS-2) and is available in 29 sizes.
Continue ReadingPirelli: all sustainability indicators improved
Since 2009, the base year for the mid-to-long term sustainability goals that Pirelli set for itself, the Italian tyre maker reports it has made ‘significant progress’ in the realization of its green performance goals. Indeed, Pirelli reports that it has improved sustainability across all its indicators.
Continue ReadingSolvay Silica appoints Lintech as a US distributor
Lintech International LLC has reported that it has been appointed as a non-exclusive distributor for Solvay Silica in the US, covering markets including the manufactured rubber goods (MRG) market.
Continue ReadingVacu Lug visits Vipal in Brazil
On 5 April Vipal welcomed Vacu Lug managing director, Tim Hercock to Salvador, Bahia as part of a visit to the retreading materials supplier’s global headquarters and production base. While Vipal Europe manager, Alessandro Campos and Vipal Rubber international business director Aldo Bastos hosted the trip, Cassiano Peliciolli, Vipal’s maintenance and engineering coordinator showed the firm’s tread rubber and motorcycle tyre production sites Bastos initial Vipal institutional presentation.
Continue ReadingBridgestone tyres OE on BMW 7-series and X1
Bridgestone is celebrating original equipment success after announcing contracts to supply tyres to the BMW 7 Series and X1. The top-of-the-range luxury BMW 7 Series saloon, launched in July 2015, is equipped with Bridgestone Potenza S001 UHP sport tyres in six sizes, all with the added safety of RFT (Run Flat Technology). Potenza S001 is Bridgestone’s flagship UHP tyre engineered for high-speed performance.
Continue ReadingTitan appoints new SVP, North America president and interim CFO
Titan International, Inc has moved John Hrudicka from his current position as chief financial officer (CFO) to the operational side of the business. Effective 2 May 2016, Hrudickas new position is senior vice president of North American Tire.
Continue ReadingGaither introducing latest truck jack at Reifen 2016
Netherlands-based Gaither Europe will once again be returning to exhibit at the Reifen 2016 Show in Essen, Germany where the firm’s latest tool – the all new GT 4534 heavy duty three-stage hydraulic truck jack –will be making its industry debut at the event.
Continue ReadingItaly’s Fintyre acquires tyre wholesaler Franco Gomme
The recent acquisition of Italian tyre distributor Franco Gomme by the country’s leading aftermarket tyre distributor, the Fintyre Group, is said to have pushed Fintyre into the ‘top five’ of Europe’s independent tyre distributors – the two firms’ combined turnover is expected to exceed €400 million in 2016. Through its acquisition of Franco Gomme, Fintyre aims to enhance its position the Italian market through increased coverage, more widespread distribution and new sales channels.
Continue ReadingAlliance wins Caterpillar supplier award
The Building Construction Products Division of Caterpillar, Inc., has presented Alliance Tire Group (ATG) with a fourth-quarter 2015 Business Continuity Planning award in recognition of the company’s “perfect performance” in supplying Galaxy Beefy Baby tyres to Cat’s Sanford, North Carolina, plant.
Continue ReadingDriveRightData to launch new product at Reifen 2016
Global wheel and tyre data specialist DriveRightData is to offer “global representation” and present a new product - TyreFit 5.0 - at Reifen 2016. After acquiring a six-figure venture capital sum from financiers Finance Wales, the company has undertaken a period of rapid expansion, opening sales outlets in the USA, South Korea and Brazil and taken up a new facility at MIRA near Birmingham, UK.
Continue ReadingMajor automotive players collaborate in #StopTheCrash campaign
Thatcham Research, Bosch, Continental and ZF TRW are joining forces at the London Motor Show as part of the Global NCAP #StopTheCrash partnership. Their goal? To ensure consumers considering buying a new car ask three questions, the group believe are life-saving, namely:
Continue ReadingPrinx Chengshan returns to Essen after 10-year break
For Prinx Chengshan Tire Company, which is exhibiting at Reifen between 24 and 27 May, “Essen is calling”. The firm’s attendance marks its return to the well-known tyre exhibition some 10 years after the company’s last appearance. Lots has changed since then, not least the ownership of the company following the firm’s decision to buy-out joint venture partner Cooper Tire back in December 2014.
Continue ReadingQingdao Ditrip promoting winter tyres in Essen
Shandong-based Qingdao Ditrip Tyre Co., Ltd. is promoting its winter tyre products ahead of May’s Reifen show in Essen, Germany. According to the company, all Ditrip’s tyres bear the e-mark, s-mark and EU label and are competitively priced.
Continue ReadingKraiburg showing retreads ‘comparable with new tyres’ in Essen
This year Kraiburg Austria is adopting the retread into the future theme at Reifen, Essen from 24 to 27 May. In other words, on the company’s show stand, everything will revolve around the performance of its retreads and how they are comparable with new tyres.
Continue ReadingGranutech-Saturn Systems launches next-gen Refiner Mill for tyre crumb rubber
Granutech-Saturn Systems, manufacturer of the Saturn brand of industrial and mobile tyre shredders, has launched a new refiner mill. The machine features sealed roller bearings for greater tolerances in processing material down to 80 mesh. The company will bring its latest machine to Reifen 2016 (Hall GA- Stand 114), where visitors can learn more about the new machine and the company’s complete tyre recycling systems.
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