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Triangle to demonstrate global OTR position at Hillhead 2022

Multi-segment Chinese tyre manufacturer Triangle Tyre is closing in on a top 20 position in Tyres & Accessories’ chart of the sector’s leading companies, but the brand has a particularly strong presence in the OTR tyre segment, in which Triangle claims a rank of fourth. The company has distributed earthmover products within Europe for more than 15 years, with this business supported via the establishment of a regional head office in Milan, Italy in 2017. It now claims a double-digit market share in the European OTR segment, which it has achieved via the introduction of new sizes to expand its already-wide range; the establishment of new partnerships, such as its UK distribution arrangement with RH Claydon, which commenced in late 2020; and participation in international fairs, the next of which will be the UK’s Hillhead 2022 show on 21-23 June. Triangle will exhibit its latest OTR products at the Buxton quarry from stand E23.

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17th May 2022 by

Pirelli to debut latest Scorpion WRC gravel tyres

Pirelli’s latest Scorpion gravel tyre will make its debut on the milestone Rally de Portugal. The first gravel event of the 2022 FIA World Rally Championship season is also the 50th edition of the event, with the new hybrid Rally1 cars running on Pirelli’s updated range of Scorpion KX WRC gravel tyres. Pirelli will bring around 2400 tyres to Portugal, of which 520 will be for the top class of Rally1 cars. Rally1 drivers may use up to 28 tyres during the rally and shakedown.

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17th May 2022 by

Conti launches airport ground support tyre

Continental has launched the ContiRV20 All Season for airport ground handling vehicles. The tyre ensures maximum ground contact and traction in all weather conditions, says Conti, allowing it to support industrial activities year-round and maximise logistical performance. Aircraft are loaded and unloaded, and baggage transporters bring and collect the passengers’ luggage and ensure smooth airport operations. Numerous ground operation vehicles are therefore in use to ensure everything runs smoothly. This includes winter weather conditions like snow and slush. Now, Continental has launched a new all-season tyre for airport ground handling vehicles that spares fleet operators from changing the tyres every season. That saves time and costs since there is no need for a tyre change.

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16th May 2022 by

Pirelli to supply soft compounds for WorldSBK in Estoril, Portugal

Pirelli will focus on the softest tyres in its range for the third WorldSBK round of the season, the first of two 2022 meets in Portugal. The supplier will offer riders the standard soft SC1 and the development SC1 A0674 on the front. Rear specifications will be the supersoft SCX and soft SC0 tyre, in addition to the SCQ option that can be used in the Superpole session and Superpole Race.

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16th May 2022 by
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New Pirelli P Zero RA5A asphalt tyre debuts at Rally Islas Canarias

Pirelli has introduced a new hard-compound asphalt rally tyre ahead of the 12-14 May Rally Islas Canarias, round three of the FIA ​​European Rally Championship. The P Zero RA5A is an evolution of the RA5, fitted by many winners in the continental series over the last three years. The new tyre will be available to Pirelli-equipped drivers including Spaniard Nil Solans, who returns to the ERC in a Volkswagen Polo Rally2 after his victory in the opening round in Fafe.

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11th May 2022 by
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Jason Clarke appointed to ETB wholesale department

Jason Clarke has joined retail network ETB’s wholesale department, heading a list of structural changes at the company. The Welsh tyre trade expert has 25 years’ industry experience, including positions at Cooper Avon, United Tyres, Malvern Tyres, and King David Tyres. Other changes at ETB include Dave Isles’ promotion to operations director, overseeing all ETB wholesale warehouses, and sales manager Ashley Harford, who now runs the sales team from the company’s Blackpole office. Finally, Gemma Ivill will shortly take up a role of supporting ETB’s margin improvement plan to help with its continuing and ambitious expansion programme.

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11th May 2022 by
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BTRC 2022 will run exclusively on Giti Race-Tuned v1 tyres

The British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) will run exclusively on Giti Race-Tuned v1 global competition truck tyres in size 315/70R22.5 in its 2022 season. The manufacturer, which is also returning as official tyre partner to the championship, will supply the tyre to all 20 trucks competing in the series. Giti’s two fully liveried trucks will compete in all races, driven by Team Oliver’s Stuart Oliver and his son, Michael Oliver. The team secured a first and second place during the five season-opening races at Brands Hatch on 16-17 April.

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9th May 2022 by
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Giti Tire to display 15-plus tyres at The Tire Cologne

Giti Tire will welcome visitors to Stand B-030-C-039 in Koelnmesse’s Hall 7 at The Tire Cologne (24-26 May) with its next generation Giti and GT Radial branded tyres on display. For passenger cars and SUVs, the manufacturer will show the GitiSynergyH2, GitiSportS2, GitiWinterW2 and the recently launched Giti4x4 AT71 all-terrain tyre, as well as the GT Radial FE2, SportActive 2 and WinterPro2 for the first time. It will also use the occasion of the return of Europe’s largest tyre expo to launch three new heavy duty truck tyres. More than 15 product lines will be housed on Giti’s stand, demonstrating both of its flagship ranges’ revamps over the past two years.

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9th May 2022 by
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Springwater Capital increases Fintyre capital, becomes majority shareholder

Springwater Capital has completed the strengthening of the capital structure of the large Italian tyre distributer Fintyre, reports our Italian sister website PneusNews. The transaction completes the process started in June 2020 with the request for an arrangement with creditors presented by Fintyre to the Court of Brescia after the exit of Bain Capital, the main shareholder.

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29th April 2022 by
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Kwik Fit extends Goodwood Festival of Speed partnership

Kwik Fit will be an Official Partner at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard (23-26 June 2022). The UK’s largest automotive servicing and repair network debuted in this role in 2021, and has promised “an even greater presence at the world’s biggest celebration of motorsport and car culture.” Kwik Fit will showcase its British Touring Car Championship activities and its expertise in car repair and electric vehicle technology from a bespoke Kwik Fit Centre.

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29th April 2022 by

Nokian Q1 shows strong growth with Ukraine war effects set to bite in Q2

The effects of the Ukraine war are not present in Nokian’s first quarter reporting, published on 28 April. The company has seen good levels of Q1 growth versus 2021, especially in its car tyre sales, but also in its commercial tyre business. However, with the manufacturer highly leveraged on Russian manufacturing and European sanctions against the country ramping up, it has announced to investors that all bets are off regarding its 2022 forecasts. The negative effects are largely related to passenger car tyre sales – Nokian explains that its “Heavy Tyres” are produced in Finland. It adds that while it has stopped the distribution of these products in Russia, “Nokian Tyres has never sold tyres to the Russian army, and the Russian Federation is not a customer of Nokian Tyres.”

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29th April 2022 /1 Comment/by

Nokian Tyres expects significant drop in net sales due to Ukraine war

Following the withdrawal of its 2022 guidance on 28 February, Nokian Tyres has commented that it expects net sales and segments operating profit in 2022 to “decrease significantly compared to 2021.” The tyre manufacturer is the most acutely affected by the Ukraine-Russia war, as analysis previously published on Tyrepress shows.

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28th April 2022 by
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WheelySafe does the business for A-Star Transport

A-Star Transport has already saved itself a potentially costly breakdown since protecting its fleet of coaches and buses with Wheely-Safe’s latest generation technology. The Telford-based operator has fitted Wheely-Safe’s wheel loss and tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) to its vehicles, having been impressed with the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of the product.

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28th April 2022 by
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Hilllhead 2022 ready for blast-off

The organisers of Hillhead 2022, a frequent meeting point for OTR tyre suppliers, have signalled the start of the countdown to the 21-23 June event with a bang. Carried out by EPC-UK, two sections of the quarry face in the Demonstration area at the north end of the site were recently drilled and blasted to produce around 30,000 tonnes of run-of-quarry stone for equipment demonstration purposes at this year’s show.

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28th April 2022 by

Kumho wins two iF Design Awards 2022 for Ecsta HS52 performance tyre, concept

Kumho has been awarded two iF Design Awards. The Korean manufacturer was recognised for its new high-performance tyre, the Ecsta HS52, and one for its latest future tyre concept, Fin-Sread.

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28th April 2022 by

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