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Bridgestone sees 42% increase in CV Show visitors

Bridgestone’s stand at the 2014 edition of the CV Show reflected the prevailing opinion that this year showed an upturn in attendance. The tyre manufacturer, exhibiting its Total Tyre Life, Total Tyre Services and Total Tyre Systems tyre management components, said it saw a 42 per cent increase in visitor numbers on the previous year’s event. Bridgestone said that it hoped to convert the additional exposure of its Total Tyre Care package into increased business.

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7th May 2014 by

120 site car dealer Evans Halshaw joins TyreSafe

TyreSafe has continued to spread its reach to all parts of the extended automotive sector by signing Evans Halshaw as its latest member. One of the UK’s largest dealer groups, Evans Halshaw’s 120 sites across England, Scotland and Wales will now have access to a wide range of tyre safety information and advice for use within its outlets, helping to keep its customers informed and safe on the road.

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7th May 2014 by

Pirelli to supply new WSB EVO tyre, stage 2nd official test at Imola

Developed and tested in the World Endurance and national championships, Pirelli is supplying a new World Superbike tyre to premier class EVO riders. The tyre uses a very soft performance compound that, according to the supplier, should offer an advantage, especially at high temperatures. The fourth round at Imola will see Pirelli supply the new SCO EVO compound to the premier class, while debuting the standard SC0 compound in the Supersport class.

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6th May 2014 by
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New Adventure Travel switches to Michelin

Coach and bus operator New Adventure Travel has taken up a predominantly Michelin tyre policy following trials that suggested it could double the lifespan of its existing tyres. The Cardiff-based firm has moved to fitting predominantly 245/70 R 19.5 and 265/70 R19.5 Michelin XZE2+ tyres on its service buses and 315/80 R 22.5 X MultiWay 3D XZEs on its coaches.

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6th May 2014 by
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Zircotec provides technical partnership to 22 Formula Student teams

22 Formula Student teams from around the world are taking up a technical partnership scheme with coatings specialist Zircotec. The company will provide access to professional motorsport thermal management technology for use in their 2014 Formula Student cars. Zircotec stated that there are still places available in the scheme, encouraging more teams to apply.

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6th May 2014 by
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Brookes breaks Oulton Park BSB lap record on Pirelli Diablo Superbike tyre

A new British Superbike lap record at Oulton Park capped a successful May bank holiday weekend for Pirelli’s two-wheel motorsport tyre supply agreements. Pirelli supplied riders in the first races of the German and Dutch Superbike national championships, and was the tyre supplier to the winner of the Alpe Adria motorcycle road racing championship’s first race of 2014.

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Gaither launches new mounting system

Gaither Europe will exhibit its latest garage tools from Reifen 2014’s Hall 1 Stand 1C25. While previous years have featured the eye and ear-catching presence of new models of the Bead Bazooka, Gaither will come to Reifen having just launched its latest assistive mounting system.

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2nd May 2014 by

SD-International to exhibit four brands

Shanghai contract tyre manufacturer SD International will exhibit from Hall 9 Stand 9C321 to enhance its presence as a supplier of most tyre market sectors. Four PCR brands – Pace, Zeta, Maxtrek and Autoguard – will be on show, with patterns to suit all road conditions.

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2nd May 2014 by

Stamford to show Sumo Firenza tyres, SSW and Soleil wheels

Singapore’s Stamford Tyres will exhibit its range of Sumo Firenza tyres and alloy wheels from Stamford Sport Wheels and Soleil from Hall 6, Stand 6F20. The company says it is particularly interested in visitors representing European, African, and Central and Latin American companies, as it continues to grow its global reach.

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Schrader to exhibit EZ-Sensor, with plans for ‘almost 100%’ market coverage

Leading global manufacturer in TPMS and valve solutions Schrader will exhibit from an open booth at Hall 1 Stand C30, inviting customers to get a first-hand experience of TPMS. Schrader technology can be found in more than 50 per cent of global OEM vehicle platforms, with more than 275 million Schrader sensors currently produced and installed.

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2nd May 2014 by
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241 jobs as Schrader invests £56M in N Ireland TPMS facilities

Schrader has announced an investment of £56 million-plus, creating 241 new jobs at its Carrickfergus and Antrim TPMS facilities. The major investment will see the company expand its production facilities over the next three years. It is also undertaking five research and development projects, and a major staff training programme to equip its engineers with the latest design and production techniques.

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2nd May 2014 /1 Comment/by

Heuver Tyrewholesale to exhibit Aeolus products

Heuver Tyrewholesale will exhibit the range of Aeolus tyres it distributes in some European markets from Hall 2, Stand 2E48. Heuver says it maintains an active trade fair schedule with a lot of time for maintaining and expanding customer relations, while also highlighting the latest Aeolus brand products. Heuver will also feature the Athlete brand of wheels, and the latest agricultural tyres by Linglong, with whom Heuver has established an exclusive contract in some European markets.

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2nd May 2014 by

Tech Europe to exhibit T-Pro

Lisburn, Northern Ireland based Tech Europe will showcase its current product range, as well as new products and innovations from Hall 11, Stand C15 in its . The company says it will include developments in TPMS, including the T-Pro programmable sensor and the new VT56 Diagnostic tool from ATEQ, as well as a TPMS e-commerce solution, retreading and OTR repairing materials, an online portfolio of Tech tyre repairs and wheel service solutions, the Pang Industrial range, RFID technology, and a new range of mounting pastes and hand-cleaners.

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ATEQ Europe to present VT56 OBDII diagnostic tool

TPMS diagnostic tool world leader ATEQ will present its new VT56 OBDII in Hall 1 Stand C42 at Reifen 2014. The manufacturer says the VT56 is the first TPMS tool to offer adaptability to the technician’s needs. The tool features an ergonomic keypad and provides sensor triggering and programming. It also features a high-resolution 4.3-inch colour display. Video of the tool in action is available below.

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2nd May 2014 by
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TecRMI expands TPMS technical data

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems will become a legal requirement on new vehicles on 1 November. From the moment this change in legislation is implemented, increased data requirements in garages have warranted preparations now for automotive systems providers. The specialist repair and maintenance information arm of TecAlliance, TecRMI is expanding its technical data to include information concerning tyre pressure sensors for active and passive TPMS applications.

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2nd May 2014 by

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