Corrado Moglia leaves Giti Tire
Giti Tire managing director Corrado Moglia has left the company after 10 years in a variety of management roles at the world’s ninth largest tyre manufacturer.
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Rockwell helping Chinese tyremaker automate US plant
CEOs and experts from China’s leading companies gathered in Shanghai and Beijing to explore how smart manufacturing will deliver value to the manufacturing industry and support government initiatives including China Manufacturing 2025. Hosted by Rockwell Automation “The Connected Enterprise CEO Forum” was led by Rockwell Automation’s new president and CEO, Blake Moret. However the interesting point from a tyre industry perspective is that the firm revealed that it is helping any unnamed Chinese tyremaker construct a factory in the US.
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Roadlink at Automechanika Frankfurt
Roadlink International will exhibit its full product range on stand 5.1 C78 under the SMMT Great Britain pavilion at Automechanika Frankfurt on 13-17 September 2016.
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Brake Engineering adds to caliper range
Brake Engineering has added six new brake calipers, as well as one pair of brake discs and one brake pad set to its extensive product range, reflecting its commitment to constantly develop its offering to meet customer requirements.
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Dynastat launches new range of UK manufactured brake lathes
Dynastat, a UK provider of vehicle brake disc lathes, has launched a new range of UK manufactured brake lathes via its updated website dynastat.org. At the Automechanika show in Frankfurt (13-17 Sept 2017) they firm will debut its new Indy420 brake lathe range. This range is made in the UK, with 90 per cent being made in Gloucestershire
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Launch UK releases next-generation diagnostic tool
Launch UK has launched the X431 PRO 3S diagnostic tool. Offering a full fault system diagnosis for a comprehensive list of American, Asian and European vehicle manufacturers, Launch says it is “one of the most reliable, all-encompassing diagnostic tools available.”
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Hankook signs global partnership with Real Madrid
Hankook has signed a three-season global partnership contract with Real Madrid. The deal, which began in July 2016, was marked by a contract signing at the globally famous team’s Santiago Bernabéu stadium, where Hankook’s advertising has been visible on perimeter hoardings in 2016/17 season home games. Hankook Tire worldwide president and CEO Hyun Shick Cho and Real Madrid CF president Florentino Pérez were joined by members of the first team squad for the occasion. The Korean manufacturer said the partnership adds 450 million Real Madrid fans from different global markets, allowing Hankook to strengthen its engagement and reach out to consumers around the world.
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Kumho UK truck tyre sales up 160%
Volumes up, expanded team and new products in place It is now 18 months since Kumho returned to the UK truck tyre market so with truck tyre volumes up, an expanded team in place plus new products in the warehouse, the future looks bright. Indeed, according to the company, the dealers appointed so far are […]
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Dealership programme leads to strong Sailun growth at Kirkby Tyres
In 2015, the implementation of Sailun Plus, the Kirkby and Sailun TBR dealership network, was a huge step forward for both parties and something led to demonstrably strong sales growth for both the tyre wholesaler and the brand.
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Speedline Truck supports local hero in Hungary
The fifth race in this years season of the FIA European Truck Racing Championship was held from August 26 - 28 at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest. The Speedline Truck Team was on hand with its regional trading partners to cheer on local hero Norbert Kiss, but, sadly, he did not emerge victorious.
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