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Conti celebrates World Quality Day

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Didn’t know today was World Quality Day? Neither did we. Nevertheless, the United Nations-established event has been held since 1990 and aims to increase worldwide awareness of the important contribution quality makes to national and organisational growth and prosperity. Continental says 16 of its Tire division locations around the world are participating in the day; under the slogan “Continuously Striving for Best in Class in Quality, employees will organise events and activities in order to raise quality awareness.

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Trelleborg claims widest tread width and footprint

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Trelleborg Wheel Systems is preparing to present what it claims will be the largest agricultural tyre on the market in terms of footprint and tread width. The giant IF900/65R46 TM1000 High Power tyre will be available to view on the stand at Agritechnica between 10 and 16 November 2013 in Hannover, Germany.

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Trelleborg launching Load Calculator Android app

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Trelleborg is offering its “TLC – Trelleborg Load Calculator” app for use on Android tablets. The app, already available for iPad and desktop, aids in the calculation of the optimum tire inflation pressure on agricultural vehicles, A further version of the app for use on iOS smartphones, will be launched at Agritechnica 2013, which will be held in Hannover, Germany, from 10 – 16 November, 2013.

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Reducing driving costs with recycling, retreading synergies

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Continental will pursue the principle of making commercial vehicle tyres go further for customers with its synergetic TBR retreading facility named the ContiLifeCycle Plant. Announced in 2012 and due to open in Hannover-Stöcken later in 2013, the 10 million euro-plus plant is set to become the world’s first plant to integrate rubber recycling with hot and cold retreading, and will create more than 100 new jobs at Conti’s headquarters. Tyrepress got in touch with Christian Saas, Conti’s director Retread Business Commercial Vehicle Tires, to get the latest information on the plant prior to it coming on line.

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Trelleborg launching ProgressiveTraction technology

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Trelleborg has announced plans to launch what it calls ProgressiveTraction technology with a feature at the forthcoming Agritechnica 2013 exhibition which is due to take place from 10 to 16 November in Hannover, Germany. The technology is designed to improve grip and weight distribution, while also improving wear and fuel consumption performance.

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Trelleborg to launch 3 apps at Agritechnica

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Trelleborg has announced plans to launch three new apps at Agritechnica 2013, which is taking place from 10 to 16 November in Hannover, Germany. The new software will offer tools to help customers with Tyre Efficiency, Dealer Location and aTtraction. In addition the firm report that it is updating its existing apps – Load Calculator, Tyre Book and Tyre iBrochure.

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Our sponsorship reaches 100% of core target group – Continental

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These days it seems every tyre maker and his dog participate in motorsport. This is fine of course, and a good way to boost brand awareness. But serving as a tyre supplier involves considerable product development costs, not to mention the logistics and planning associated with each championship round. And motorsport sponsorship only reaches a particular target audience – unless, as we’ve seen throughout this year, in cases where the tyre supplier finds itself on the receiving end of negative media attention.

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Trelleborg brings environmental commitment to leaflets

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Trelleborg Blue Dimension concept is being taken to another level as the company announced its plans to print all promotional materials on only recycled paper certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), an international certification program that promotes environmentally appropriate forest management. The company’s new approach to brochures, leaflets and technical catalogues will start in July, with the new marketing materials shown for the first time at the leading agricultural exhibition Agritechnica 2013 in Hannover, Germany, on 10-16 November.

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Overview (3/2017) Key figures (2015): Turnover: €40.5 billion (previous year: €39.2 billion, +3.6 per cent) Operating profit (EBIT): €4.1 billion (previous year: €4.1 billion, -0.6 per cent) Net income: €2.8 billion (previous year: € 2.7 billion, up 2.6 per cent) Chairman: Dr. Elmar Degenhart Headquarters: Hannover, Germany Established: 1871 Factories worldwide: 14 Factories in Europe: 8 Employees […]

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Conti to boost pcr production in Slovakia by almost 50%

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On 10 April the head of Continental’s Tire division, Nikolai Setzer, and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico signed a Memorandum of Understanding concerning Continental’s consumer tyre factory in Púchov. The signing of the MoU at Continental’s headquarters in Hannover, Germany paves the way for an expansion project that will see passenger and light truck tyre capacity in Púchov rising by more than 5 million pieces a year.

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Kwik Fit director of communications elected NTDA VC

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The National Tyre Distributers Association (NTDA) has elected Roger Griggs, director of communications at Kwik Fit, to the role of vice chairman, working with Stephen Callow, who succeeded Kwik Fit’s David White as NTDA chairman in March 2012. Griggs has spent 34 years in the tyre industry, starting in a Jersey tyre centre in the late 1970s. Richard Edy, director of the NTDA, says: “We are delighted that Roger has joined the board. His experience in all areas of the industry means he has a great deal to offer and we look forward to supporting him in developing future campaigns.”

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Hankook expands European Technical Centre

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Hankook is expanding its Europe Technical Centre (ETC) and will officially inaugurate its new facilities in Hannover this Friday. Hankook’s European R&D focuses on the development of tyres for the European markets as well as original equipment. According to the company, the expansion reflects the growing importance of Hankook’s OE supplies in Europe.

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Alcoa introduces 4 new wheels at IAA

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Alcoa Wheel Products Europe has introduced four new wheels for truck and trailer applications at the IAA trade show in Hannover, Germany. The fitments comprise: 22.5×11.75”, 45mm offset wheel for inloaders; a 22.5×11.75”, 80mm offset wheel; 22.5×11.75”, 135mm offset and five ton load index; and a 22.5×13.00” lighter wheel with higher load capacity.

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