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Continental holds HQ topping out ceremony

The future of Continental is taking shape – 15 months after holding a groundbreaking ceremony for its new headquarters site in Hannover, Germany, last week the tyre maker and automotive systems provider held a topping out ceremony for the facility. During the ceremony, Continental chief executive officer Dr Elmar Degenhart reported that the progress remains “right on schedule” and the buildings will be ready to be occupied in time for the company’s 150th anniversary in 2021.

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  1. Continental signs MoU for new headquarters site in Hannover
  2. Design chosen for Continental’s new headquarters
  3. Continental breaks ground on new HQ project
  4. Continental bosses lay foundation stone for new HQ
14th November 2019 by
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Work begins on Sailun JV test facility

Groundbreaking took place earlier this month for the China (Dongying) Intelligent Connected Vehicle (ICV) Test Site project, a joint venture between FAW Group, Dongying City and Sailun Group. The ceremony was attended by more than 200 people, including Sailun chief executive officer Yuan Zhongxue.

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  1. SSE debut for new Sailun Group ticker symbol
  2. Sailun Group extends capacity expansion project
  3. Sailun investing big in PCR tyre capacity to reach premium OEMs in China
  4. Sailun raising truck tyre capacity by 3 million units
14th November 2019 by

ETRMA: Q3 2019 Replacement tyre sales down across the board

Although the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association has reported that its members’ sales declined in all segments during the third quarter of this year, it interprets the figures as indicating “a general stabilisation of the market.”

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  1. ETRMA: 2013 tyre replacement market stabilised
  2. ETRMA reports weaker tyre sales in 2019
  3. ETRMA volumes: Why almost 20 million more tyres means a weaker market
  4. ‘Drastic decline’ – ETRMA releases members’ Q1 2020 sales figures
14th November 2019 by

Free & easy: Agritechnica launch for AgroPressure by Michelin

Michelin has presented a free of charge tyre pressure calculation aid for farmers at this year’s Agritechnica show. The AgroPressure by Michelin service aims to alleviate the tedium of having to manually estimate load and then refer to tables outlining the manufacturer’s recommendation. Michelin says its solution is “connected” and “smooth”.

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  1. CGS Promotes Semperit Brand
  2. Michelin shows hard surface tyre at Agritechnica
  3. Michelin unveils agri concept tyre
  4. Continental announces ‘pressure monitoring’ tractor tyre
14th November 2019 by

Bridgestone Battlax OE on new Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX

The 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX sport tourer motorcycle will come with Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 tyres as original equipment. Bridgestone Corporation will supply the S22 in size 120/70ZR17 M/C (58W) for the front wheel and 190/50ZR17 M/C (73W) for the rear.

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  1. Bridgestone Battlax OE on Kawasaki Ninja H2 & H2 Carbon
  2. Bridgestone Battlax fitted as original equipment on Kawasaki ZX-10R
  3. Battlax A41 OE for Yamaha Niken
  4. Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 OE on BMW R1200GS, 1200GS Adventure
14th November 2019 by

EATD to distribute Mahansaria off-highway tyres in 8 European markets

EATD recently disclosed plans to bring a new investor on board, and when we spotted Yogesh Mahansaria visiting the distributor’s stand at Agritechnica 2019 the list of potential investor candidates suddenly became a whole lot shorter. Mahansaria is indeed the new investor; EATD confirms that Mahansaria Tyres Private Limited (MTPL) has reached an in-principle agreement to acquire a major stake in the company.

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  1. Mahansaria Tyres comments on EATD acquisition
  2. BKT opens India R&D centre
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  4. BKT sponsoring Australian cricket league
14th November 2019 by

BKT presents 3 new tyres at Agritechnica

A new product on display at Agritechnica offers a further solution to agricultural operators looking for a truck tyre that can be driven directly onto the field. This is the FL 633 Performa, one of three new tyres that BKT is presenting at the show.

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  1. BKT launches Constar and Star Trac ranges
  2. Agritechnica launch for BKT V-Flexa
  3. Agritechnica Innovation Award for Alliance 398 MPT
  4. Vredestein adds larger sizes to Flotation Trac range
13th November 2019 by

Massey Ferguson concept wears Trelleborg carbon-free tyres

White is the new black for Massey Ferguson and Trelleborg Wheel Systems. The tyre maker has kitted out Massey Ferguson’s MF Next Concept tractor with a special version of its Trelleborg TM1000 Progressive Traction. These concept tyres were manufactured using a white compound that contains absolutely no carbon. The TM1000 tyres are mounted on advanced extra light rims integrated with CTIS+ Inside, the central tyre inflation pressure system Trelleborg has co-developed with Dana.

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  1. Trelleborg & Dana unveiling CTIS at Agritechnica
  2. Trelleborg to make first 2015 European Road Show stop in Parma, Italy
  3. Trelleborg partners with Farming Simulator 19, fields league team
  4. Trelleborg renews Tractor of the Year strategic partnership
13th November 2019 by

Avon Tyres launches Roadrider MKII sport touring tyre

A successor to the Avon Roadrider has arrived, and guess what it’s called? Avon Tyres says its Roadrider MKII sport touring motorcycle tyre brings “several design and performance improvements” over its predecessor.

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  1. Avon presents Roadrider MKII at global dealer conference
  2. Avon Tyres’ new hypersport & track tyres
  3. British bike resurgence driving business for Avon Tyres
  4. Avon Tyres OE on KTM 790 Adventure
8th November 2019 by

Unsafe tyres the top ‘dangerous’ MOT fail for motorcycles

The love and attention some motorcycle riders show their machines borders on obsessive, and this dedication to keeping bikes in top working order is reflected in MOT pass rates. Only 16.9 per cent of bikes fail their initial MOT tests, compared to 33.6 per cent of cars and 42.2 per cent of goods vehicles. But when motorcycles do fail, it’s often for problems that could have easily been rectified beforehand. Tyres are the leading ‘dangerous’ defect.

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  1. TyreSafe Offers Puncture Repair Promo for Bike Tyre Safety Month
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8th November 2019 by

Continental announces ‘pressure monitoring’ tractor tyre

An addition to the Continental TractorMaster range will be presented at next week’s Agritechnica show. Called the TractorMaster Hybrid, the new tyre comes with built-in pressure sensors. The pressure and temperature information these provide enables operators to adjust tyre pressure to match the task at hand. Continental’s aim is to deliver a tyre that offers traction with lower soil compaction in the field and greater comfort on the road.

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  1. Continental TractorMaster gains DLG mark after class-beating test result
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  4. Official opening held for Continental agri tyre plant
8th November 2019 by

Metzeler – 4 new moto tyres

A quartet of Metzeler motorcycle tyres has been unveiled at the EICMA show this week. These are the Sportec M9RR, Roadtec 01 SE, Racetec TD Slick and Roadtec 01 Scooter. All four will arrive in the UK next year.

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  1. Vredestein on two wheels – EICMA launch for new motorcycle range
  2. Metzeler extends Roadtec range with scooter tyre
  3. Pirelli presenting new scooter tyre lines at EICMA
  4. Metzler introduces MC360 motocross tyre
8th November 2019 by

Vredestein on two wheels – EICMA launch for new motorcycle range

The long-awaited Vredestein motorcycle tyres for European riders are now here. Visitors to the EICMA show in Italy this week are amongst the first to see the new range, which includes the Centauro ST and Centauro Road. A Vredestein tyre for the scooter segment, the Staccata, is now also available throughout Europe. Details regarding UK distribution for the Vredestein motorcycle tyre range will be announced shortly.

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  1. Vredestein motorcycle tyre range coming in 2019
  2. Apollo Tyres showcasing motorcycle tyre at EICMA – European Vredestein range on its way
  3. Alberto Vigano on Vredestein’s new two-wheel range
  4. Metzeler – 4 new moto tyres
8th November 2019 by

Michelin: 9 new two-wheeler tyre lines in 2020

Sales of Michelin motorcycle tyres have doubled within the past five years. The tyre maker also aims to double sales again in the coming five, and will be aided here by a comprehensive renewal within its two-wheeler tyre portfolio in 2020. No less than nine new products will be introduced next year, a line-up expected to represent a quarter of Michelin’s sales within this segment. The new additions are currently on display at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy

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  4. Michelin unveils latest MotoGP tyre
7th November 2019 by

Tianli distributor EATD to sign deal with new investor at Agritechnica

A new investor is coming on board at EATD B.V. The agricultural tyre distributor won’t disclose the identity of this new investor until a letter of intent is signed at next week’s Agritechnica show in Germany. EATD nevertheless shares its anticipation that the new investor partnership, agreed upon following extensive negotiations, will lead to a “clear course of growth for the company and the Tianli brand”.

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  1. HBI highlights growing global significance of agricultural
  2. Trelleborg a ‘Tractor of the Year’ awards partner
  3. Bridgestone to expand multi-brand agricultural strategy in Europe
  4. EATD to distribute Mahansaria off-highway tyres in 8 European markets
7th November 2019 by

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