• Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Subscribe
  • Free Newsletter
  • My Account
Tyrepress
  • 0Shopping Cart
  • NewsNews
    • Latest News
    • Company News
    • UK News
    • Product News
    • International News
    • Retreading
    • Career Tracks
    • Motorsport
    • Video
    • Tyrepress Videos
  • Data
    • Leading Tyre Manufacturers
    • Leading Retailers (UK)
    • Social Media Ranking
    • Online Branding
    • Brand Finance rankings
    • Blue Light Fleet Analysis
    • Astutus Research analysis
    • Beyond Covid-19 Tire Market Forecasts
  • Features
    • Goodyear to buy Cooper – special supplement
    • TPMS and Sensor Technology 2021
    • Tyre Industry Conference 2020
    • Online Tyre Business 2020
    • Kick-starting your business webinar May 2020
  • Business Directory
    • Browse Entries
    • List Your Company on the Business Directory
  • Jobs
    • Situations vacant
    • Career Tracks
  • Classifieds
  • Magazine
    • Latest Issue
    • Read Tyres & Accessories Magazine online
    • Tyres & Accessories Magazine Archive
  • Shop
    • Subscription Shop
    • Report Shop
    • Directory Shop
  • About
    • Company Profile
    • Media Information
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    • Legal
    • Contact Us
  • Search
  • Menu
You are here: Home1 / off-highway tyres

Posts

Goodyear launches GP-3E for infrastructure applications

Product News

Wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks and graders are typically used on major infrastructure projects that have tough cost and timescale targets. After researching operator requirements, Goodyear has introduced a new tyre for these vehicles, GP-3E. It says the increased the operational versatility of its latest tyre generation makes “tyre choice easy for the operator.”

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. Intermat premiere for Goodyear wheel loader tyres
  2. EMEA launch for Goodyear RM-4B+ range
  3. 3* upgrade for Goodyear loader range
  4. Fourth size joins Goodyear RH-4A+ line-up
21st June 2022/0 Comments/by Stephen

BKT profit rises 22% in 2021-22

Company News

Although impacted by the rising cost of raw materials and logistics, off-highway tyre specialist BKT delivered a healthy profit in the financial year ending 31 March 2022. Profit after tax rose 22 per cent year-on-year to Rs 14.11 billion (£148.58 million) on the back of income that rose 47 per cent to Rs 84.19 billion (£886.52 million) and sales volumes that increased 27 per cent to 288,795 tonnes. EBITDA was, at Rs 21.82 billion (£229.76 million), up 21 per cent, with the margin contracting 5.6 percentage points to 25.9 per cent.

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. BKT sponsoring Australian cricket league
  2. BKT preparing for 51-inch giant tyre production at $500 million plant
  3. BKT better positioned to serve OEMs with new European HQ
  4. BKT ready for the future
16th May 2022/by Stephen

BKT opens TikTok channel

Company News

Off-highway tyre specialist BKT is reaching out to a younger demographic by opening its own TikTok channel. It launched tiktok.com/@bkt.tires in March and with it aims to gain the attention of Gen Z and Gen Alpha – the age groups representing “the future of agriculture and of our planet.”

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. BKT better positioned to serve OEMs with new European HQ
  2. Construction, mining, earthmover tyres well-represented as Hillhead 2018 sets attendance record
  3. BKT opens India R&D centre
  4. BKT ready for the future
19th April 2022/by Stephen

Apollo Tyres appoints Boerkamp Off-Highway Tyres director

Career Tracks
Apollo Tyres

Apollo Tyres has appointed Guido Boerkamp director of its Off-Highway Tyres (OHT) division. Boerkamp joined the company (then known as Vredestein) in 1995 as a product specialist for agricultural and industrial tyres. He subsequently worked as product manager, business development manager and head of product group, before leading Apollo Tyres’ European OHT R&D division. Boerkamp succeeds Ruud Nijland who is retiring after over a decade at the company in this position.

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. Elie Sleiman to head Magna Tyres’ Oceania & SE Asia business
  2. Longstaff joins Apollo Tyres as OHT Specialist
  3. moveero appoints ex-Yokohama OHT executive as CSO
  4. Apollo Plans Rs 30 Billion Investment in Five Years
8th April 2022/by Andrew

New Alliance distribution partner for Sweden

International News

Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (YOHT) has an additional partner in Sweden. In addition to its four-decade old strategic partnership with NDI, the tyre maker is now also working with Broson Wheels. Introducing its new partner, YOHT shares that Broson Wheels is the “market leader of the OE2 business and leading supplier of tyres, rims, wheels and accessories for off-highway vehicles in Sweden.”

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. Yokohama offers US$2 billion for Trelleborg Wheel Systems as global off-highway tyre segment consolidates
  2. ATG showcases high performance flotation, high flexion tyres at LAMMA 2019
  3. ATG presents new Alliance solutions for farming & forestry
  4. New YOHT country manager for UK & Ireland
2nd March 2022/by Stephen

Vredestein tyres for Liebherr wheel loaders

Product News

Construction equipment firm Liebherr has approved Vredestein tyres as original equipment for several of its wheel loader models. The agreement with Apollo Tyres Ltd. sees Vredestein Endurion and Flotation Trac tyres homologated for the Liebherr compact wheel loaders L 504, L 506 and L 508.

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. Vredestein Ultrac & Sportrac for Audi A1
  2. Longstaff joins Apollo Tyres as OHT Specialist
  3. Paper: Apollo Tyres to Pay $300 million for Vredestein
  4. Vredestein goes digital in Farming Simulator 22
27th January 2022/by Stephen

Off-highway capacity to double: Ceat curtails TBR expansion

Company News, International News

With exports of its off-highway tyres (OHT) particularly healthy at present, India’s Ceat Limited has decided to increase its strategic focus in this area and will more than double agricultural radial capacity by mid-2023. Existing plans to expand truck and bus radial (TBR) production are thus taking a back seat.

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. Early 2016 opening for BKT R&D centre
  2. BKT preparing for 51-inch giant tyre production at $500 million plant
  3. Michelin European distribution centre launch ‘Dawning of a new era’ in Stoke
  4. Apollo Tyres: Netherlands car tyre production down, but not out
27th January 2022/by Stephen

BKT investing to keep old Waluj plant in service

International News

Off-highway tyre specialist BKT has set up a new facility near its existing Waluj plant in India’s Maharashtra state. The original intention was to decommission the older factory once the new one was operational, but BKT reports that due to “extremely robust” demand, it has decided to continue operations at the old Waluj plant.

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. BKT opens India R&D centre
  2. EATD to distribute Mahansaria off-highway tyres in 8 European markets
  3. BKT preparing for 51-inch giant tyre production at $500 million plant
  4. Balkrishna to build carbon black plant
15th November 2021/by Stephen

BKT official off-highway tyre supplier to Rugby World Cup

Company News, International News

Rugby World Cup France 2023 has an official off-highway tyre supplier, and that supplier is BKT. Commenting on the company’s involvement in what may well be the world’s third-largest sporting event, Lucia Salmaso, chief executive officer of BKT Europe, says her team is “proud and honoured to be able to support Rugby World Cup France 2023 in this wonderful adventure.”

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. Football: BKT named title sponsor of Italy’s Serie B
  2. American football: BKT the presenting sponsor for U19 European Championship
  3. French football league takes on BKT name
  4. BKT becomes premium partner of Euroleague Basketball
12th November 2021/by Stephen

GRI: New mixing plant on schedule

Company News, International News

With global demand for its specialty tyres on the rise, Sri Lankan off-highway tyre maker GRI is expanding its manufacturing capacity through a range of projects, including construction of a new mixing plant in Mirigama, 40 miles east of Colombo. GRI is investing US$25 million to set up the facility, which will have a capacity of 200 tonnes a day.

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. Groundbreaking held for new GRI Tires mixing facility
  2. GRI plant expansion “progressing well” despite lockdown
  3. GRI continues Green X Circle with tree planting project
  4. Connections to rubber farmers important, says GRI
12th November 2021/by Stephen

BKT tyres arriving in Farming Simulator 22

Company News

Armchair farmers rejoice: Farming Simulator 22 debuts on 22 November. We’ve already reported that Continental tyres will debut on this latest version, and BKT now shares that its tyres will also be available on the virtual tractors and agricultural machinery. The following BKT products are joining the simulation: Agrimax V-Flecto, Agrimax Force, Agrimax Teris, Multimax MP 522 and Ridemax FL 693 M.

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. BKT better positioned to serve OEMs with new European HQ
  2. BKT opens India R&D centre
  3. BKT ready for the future
  4. Finalists named for BKT-sponsored TotY
11th November 2021/by Stephen

BKT begins supply agreement with Canada’s Fountain Tire

International News

Off-highway tyre specialist BKT has extended the availability of its range in Canada through a new supply alliance with Fountain Tire. Effective immediately, Fountain Tire will have full access to BKT’s OTR product line-up for sale through its more than 160 locations across the country.

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. BKT sponsoring Australian cricket league
  2. BKT becomes LGT World Women’s Curling Championship presenting sponsor
  3. BKT better positioned to serve OEMs with new European HQ
  4. BKT preparing for 51-inch giant tyre production at $500 million plant
6th October 2021/by Stephen

moveero appoints ex-Yokohama OHT executive as CSO

Career Tracks, Company News, International News
moveero

moveero (the new name for GKN Wheels) has appointed Hugo Burgers to the position of chief sales officer (CSO). Effective 1 September 2021, Hugo joins the business with experience of senior level appointments in businesses across the off-highway industry, including at Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (where he was sales director/head of Europe West for four-and-a-half years), Warn Industries and John Deere.

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. Yokohama’s Prometeon bid: Delayed by Covid, but nearing completion
  2. Yokohama Off-Highway Tires EMEA raises prices
  3. Mahansaria Tyres (MTPL) to buy Tyres International
  4. Exploding costs – Yokohama OHT announces price increases
2nd September 2021/by Chris

BKT gains Caterpillar SQEP Platinum status

Company News

Off-highway tyre specialist BKT has been approved for Caterpillar SQEP (Supplier Quality Excellence Process) recertification and elevated from Gold to Platinum level for the year 2021.

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. BKT preparing for 51-inch giant tyre production at $500 million plant
  2. BKT better positioned to serve OEMs with new European HQ
  3. EATD to distribute Mahansaria off-highway tyres in 8 European markets
  4. BKT’s Bhuj site gains ISO/IEC 17025:2017
18th August 2021/by Stephen

Longstaff joins Apollo Tyres as OHT Specialist

Career Tracks

Apollo Tyres (UK) has appointed a new specialist to oversee sales of its growing off-highway tyres (OHT) range and support existing and new customers. Darren Longstaff becomes Apollo Tyres’ OHT Specialist and brings over 35 years of experience in the tyre industry.

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. Vredestein motorcycle tyre range coming in 2019
  2. Apollo appoints J. Walter Thompson as global creative agency
  3. Apollo Tyres showcasing motorcycle tyre at EICMA – European Vredestein range on its way
  4. Conserving costs, maximising business: Apollo Tyres’ response to the coronavirus pandemic
18th August 2021/by Stephen
Page 1 of 3123
© 2020 - Tyrepress
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • WhatTyre
  • Reifenpresse
  • PneusNews
Scroll to top