You are here: / speciality tyres

Posts

GRI supplies Ultimate XT forklift tyres to KION Group

,
GRI

GRI has commenced its supply of original equipment tyres to the KION Group, one of the world’s leading providers of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions. KION selected GRI’s Ultimate XT premium plus tyre for its Linde Material Handling forklift trucks, produced in Germany. GRI manufactures its speciality tyres in Sri Lanka, using some of the latest technology and locally sourced natural rubber. It calls the OE deal a milestone for its product development.

Read more

Related news:

  1. GRI acquires Australia’s Axis Tyres
  2. Trelleborg becomes Kion Group’s preferred non-marking tyre supplier
  3. Maxam MS302 OTR tyre receives Caterpillar OEM approval
  4. GRI expands capacity, continues building distribution networks
/by

GRI’s GREEN X Circle connects rubber and crop farmers in Sri Lanka

GRI has held the latest in its series of events organised through its GREEN X Circle initiative. GRI’s Monaragala, Sri Lanka event brought together natural rubber and rice farmers to show their connectivity. Both farming communities are key stakeholders in the GRI value chain, the Sri Lankan speciality and agricultural tyre manufacturer states. The initiative’s purpose is to foster connectivity and collaboration between the two farming ecosystems while placing emphasis on sustainability principles.

Read more

Related news:

  1. GRI acquires Nortire OU
  2. GRI breaks ground on phase 2 of $100 million speciality tyre plant
  3. GRI ‘privileged’ to continue pivotal role in food supply chain
  4. Building on foundations of growth – GRI MD talks with T&A
/by

GRI breaks ground on phase 2 of $100 million speciality tyre plant

,
GRI

GRI has laid the foundation stone for the second phase of its $100 million manufacturing facility in Badalgama, Sri Lanka. The plant, in the Mirigama Export Processing Zone will expand production of speciality tyres as global demand for its products grows. The company has been expanding rapidly since its $40 million-plus investment in the “world-class” manufacturing facility, inaugurated in 2018. Phase two will include a new mixing facility, expanding the original plant by the end of 2021.

Read more

Related news:

  1. GRI acquires Nortire OU
  2. Building on foundations of growth – GRI MD talks with T&A
  3. GRI expands capacity, continues building distribution networks
  4. GRI adds new mixing facility in Sri Lanka
/by

Continental launches ContiConnect Live

, ,
Continental

Continental is launching ContiConnect Live, a digital tyre pressure monitoring solution designed to complement ContiPressureCheck and ContiConnect Yard. With ContiConnect Live, the collected data on tyre pressure and temperature are sent in real time to the cloud using a central telematics unit. In addition, the unit transmits the vehicle’s location using GPS and records the operating hours of the tyres. Fleet managers have a quicker and more comfortable overview of the condition of the vehicles regardless of their location. By evaluating the information, the fleet benefits from reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs and an extended operating time.

Read more

Related news:

  1. ATS Euromaster and Kal Tire forge heavy-duty partnership
  2. Translogik signs probe deal with ContiTrade
  3. How tyre telematics maximise fleet efficiency: Conti
  4. ToughTech’s expansion supported by £100,000 NPIF investment
/by

GRI expands capacity, continues building distribution networks

, ,
GRI

During the last 18 years GRI has expanded significantly. Across the material handling, agricultural and construction segments, GRI now produces a total of 100 tonnes of tyres a day. Most recently the company added new mixing capacity in a bid to expand the company’s overall production output. So how does this particular action fit into the wider strategy? Tyres & Accessories interviewed GRI managing director Prabhash Subasinghe in order to find out.

Read more

Related news:

  1. GRI acquires Nortire OU
  2. Building on foundations of growth – GRI MD talks with T&A
  3. Western Europe launch – development of Starco’s solid forklift tyre ranges continues
  4. GRI breaks ground on second tyre plant
/by

Alliance introduces three new Forestar 644 sizes

ATG

Alliance has introduced three new sizes for its 644 Forestar III tyre. The forestry tyre has earned an excellent reputation since its launch last year. The tyre has undergone extensive field tests against a premium forestry tyre competitor on a harvester in the Czech Republic and on a forwarder in Latvia. During the tests, customers were impressed with the overall performance of the Forestar 644, singling out the tyre’s traction and stability in challenging conditions. Alliance says the test results show that the tyre stands comparison with the premium competition, while offering value for money. The tyre is now available in sizes: 710/40-24.5, 710/55-28.5, and 780/50-28.5. These have been added to the previously launched sizes: 600/50-22.5, 710/40-22.5, 600/55-26.5, 710/45-26.5, 750/55-26.5, and 800/40-26.5.

Read more

Related news:

  1. New tyres bolster leadership in flotation radial segment, says ATG
  2. Alliance 398 MPT: ATG’s ‘turning point’ for the agri and forestry sectors
  3. ATG to show new compact tractor tyre at Agritechnica
  4. 5-year warranty for Galaxy solid tyres
/by

GRI acquires Nortire OU

,

Sri Lanka-based speciality tyre manufacturer GRI reports that it has acquired the Estonia-based Nortire Group. Headquartered in Estonia, with a branch in Latvia and two branches in Lithuania, Nortire is a speciality tyre distributor. According to GRI, the acquisition will further expand the GRI’s global tyre service network, while attaining a significant foothold in the North European tyre market. The news follows a non-acquisition Middle East strategic partnership with Al-Dobowi in April 2019.

Read more

Related news:

  1. GRI breaks ground on second tyre plant
  2. Building on foundations of growth – GRI MD talks with T&A
  3. GRI expands capacity, continues building distribution networks
  4. GRI adds new mixing facility in Sri Lanka
/by

Maxam MS302 OTR tyre receives Caterpillar OEM approval

,

Caterpillar Inc has approved the Maxam MS302 L3 tyre for use on specific Cat medium wheel loaders in size 23.5R25. The tyre is currently available as a factory fitment option on Cat 950GC, 950L, 950M, 962L, and 962M in certain regions. Additional Maxam MS302 tyre sizes have also been validated and approved for future factory fitment on additional Cat medium wheel loaders.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Maxam adds iOS App for Apple devices
  2. Belshina aiming to start 63-inch OTR tyre production in 2016
  3. Maxam to showcase ‘Xtra’ initiatives at Reifen 2016
  4. Kirkby Tyres expands OTR, earthmover coverage with popular brands
/by

Construction, mining, earthmover tyres well-represented as Hillhead 2018 sets attendance record

, ,

Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry near Buxton in Derbyshire hosted unprecedented crowds for the 2018 edition of the show (26–28 June), with official figures showing a record-breaking 19,687 unique visitors in attendance, surpassing the show’s previous highest attendance record set in 2005. The show also included more exhibitors (527) than ever before, with the showground, pavilions and demonstration areas showcasing the latest plant and equipment for the quarrying, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, recycling and construction sectors, many of the products on show for the first time in the UK.

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

Related news:

  1. Full house of UK’s biggest CV tyre brands at CV Show 2015
  2. Kirkby Tyres brings latest BKT, Alliance speciality tyres to UK
  3. Kirkby pushing brands harder from expanded site
  4. Kirkby celebrating a decade of BKT Earthmax tyres at Hillhead
/by

Maxxis reasserts turf, trench and rough terrain speciality

While Maxxis’ most recent launch indicates its increasing focus on high performance car tyres, the manufacturer continues to pride itself on its position in the specialist all-terrain market, providing solutions for a wide variety of turf, 4×4 and ATV vehicles. Maxxis states that all of its speciality range is hard wearing with high levels of grip, making it a popular choice for councils and contractors demanding value for money.

Read more

Related news:

  1. KRT launches new Kingstone industrial and speciality ranges
  2. Maxxis: size matters most in ATV sector
  3. Maxxis tyres ready for turf, trench or rough terrain applications
  4. Major Tyremakers to Attend CITExpo
/by

Change at the top for Mai Italia

,

Having worked for Mai Italia SrL for over 40 years, Renato Mai is retiring as president and CEO of the company. He will assume the post of honorary president; a position created by the shareholders that carries no management duties. Renato Mai will be succeeded as managing director and CEO by Federico Fiorini, who has over 15 years’ experience in the field of speciality tyres.

Read more

Related news:

  1. New business centre for Maitech Tire
  2. Triangle Tyre appoints new European team
  3. BKT Europe appoints Roberto Locati OEM sales manager
  4. Maxam MS302 OTR tyre receives Caterpillar OEM approval
/by

New business centre for Maitech Tire

Maitech Tire, the manufacturer of speciality, OTR, construction, mining and industrial tyres, has established a new, purpose-built European techno/commercial office at its headquarters in Verona, Italy. The company is holding a series of open days at its 16,000 square metre complex for selected customers, OEMs and companies from Maitech’s global network of dedicated partners.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Change at the top for Mai Italia
  2. Maitech Tire’s new MT111 loader, dumper tyre the star of The Tire Cologne stand
  3. BKT better positioned to serve OEMs with new European HQ
  4. Maitech Tire to launch new radial OTR range at The Tire Cologne
/by

Idverde signs Michelin Group tyre deal

,

idverde, Europe’s largest provider of green services, has adopted a joint Michelin and BFGoodrich tyre policy across its entire UK fleet as it strives to streamline operations on the road.

The French-owned grounds maintenance and landscape construction company runs contracts from the Isle of Wight in the south to Wick in northern Scotland and has a 1,200-strong fleet ranging from 3.5 tonne light commercial vehicles (LCVs) travelling short distances – including panel vans, crew cab tippers and machinery transporters – to company cars operating nationwide.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Renault selects Michelin X Line Energy tyres as OE on its T-Series Optifuel
  2. UK truck tyre market size shift continues
  3. Iveco chooses Michelin OE tyres for Stralis XP truck
  4. A Davies Transport reports reduced downtime and costs on Michelin
/by

Kenda buys Starco

, ,

Taiwan-based tyre manufacturer Kenda has purchased Starco Europe. Announced on 2 October, the move is described by Kenda as “a good cultural, organizational and strategic fit” for which both companies see “significant long-term opportunities”. Kenda has been a Starco supplier since 1982. Over the last 12 months a series of meetings determined a clear willingness from both Kenda and Starco to take the partnership to another level. Starco does not plan any organizational changes or redundancies related to the acquisition.

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

Related news:

  1. Pirelli truck tyres separating and merging with Aeolus/ChemChina
  2. Trelleborg finalises acquisition of Mitas manufacturer, CGS Holding
  3. Western Europe launch – development of Starco’s solid forklift tyre ranges continues
  4. Doublestar the only bidder left to buy Kumho
/by

Yanchang/Duraturn set their sights on European assets

, , ,

First ChemChina sent shockwaves through the tyre market by successfully purchasing Pirelli in 2015. This year another Chinese firm – this time tyremaker Qingdao Doublestar – made waves by offering an US$830 million bid for 42 per cent Kumho Tire in mid-March. The obvious question is what is the next tyre-related investment to come out of China?

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

Related news:

  1. Michelin COO Florent Menegaux explains the thinking behind this year’s investments
  2. Pirelli industrial/consumer tyre business split continues
  3. The thinking behind Bridgestone’s TomTom Telematics acquisition
  4. Conti’s Bandvulc purchase results in UK market remoulding
/by