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Regional hub boosts ATS Euromaster’s industrial, earthmover capabilities

ATS Euromaster has opened a new dedicated hub centre, expanding mobile tyre maintenance support for quarrying, mining, ports and industrial operators across Yorkshire and the North East. Based in Redcar, the ATS Euromaster hub provides a specialist central headquarters for a mobile service fleet for heavy vehicles, supporting operators with tyre and vehicle maintenance at their own sites in the area from Sheffield to Teesside.

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  1. Pirelli truck tyres separating and merging with Aeolus/ChemChina
  2. Magna Tyres Group enjoying continued growth
  3. Tyre Boss Ltd ups marketing efforts
  4. Yokohama to buy ex-Pirelli commercial/industrial tyre business Prometeon
30th May 2018 by

Hankook releases new generation all-season tyre

Look carefully for the superscript – Hankook Tire has unveiled its fifth generation of all-season tyre for Europe. It’s called the Hankook Kinergy 4S², and despite the naming similarities is a completely redeveloped product. The Kinergy 4S² comes to market in June 2018 with a launch range of 17 sizes in the 14- to 17-inch rim diameter bracket. From the second half of the year, the range will be expanded to 64 sizes for 14- to 20-inches.

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  1. Hankook launches Kinergy 4S² all-season tyre
  2. Technotrac facility helps Hankook reduce costs, increase efficiency of winter testing
  3. Hankook launches SmartCity AU04+ bus tyre
  4. New Hankook winter tyres – 1st test success with Auto Bild
30th May 2018 by

Bridgestone announces OE approvals for BMW bikes

The Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 has been selected as original equipment for a series of BMW motorcycles in the adventure category. Bikes to be fitted with Bridgestone rubber include the BMW R 1200 GS, which will wear the Battlax Adventure A41 in size 120/70 R19M/C 60V (front) and 170/60 R17M/C 72V (rear). This latest OE approval also covers the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, BMW F 750 GS and BMW F 850 GS.

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  1. Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41 OE on BMW R1200GS, 1200GS Adventure
  2. Battlax A41 OE for Yamaha Niken
  3. Bridgestone tyres OE on BMW X3
  4. Bridgestone Battlax OE on Kawasaki Ninja H2 & H2 Carbon
30th May 2018 by
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Work begins on Nokian Tyres’ technology centre in Spain

A groundbreaking ceremony held today marked the start of construction work on a new testing and technology centre being set up by Nokian Tyres in Spain. Festivities to celebrate the occasion were held at the site in Santa Cruz de la Zarza. Nokian Tyres anticipates the completion of the first test tracks next year ahead of the technology centre attaining full operational status in 2020.

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  1. Nokian Tyres to build test facility, technology centre in Spain
  2. Court confirms sentences for misappropriation of Nokian Tyres’ business secrets
  3. Commercial production starts at Nokian Tyres’ USA plant
  4. Nokian Tyres adjusting output in Russia, freezes hiring at new USA plant
25th May 2018 by

SRI wins tyre puncture repair technology infringement case

After almost eight years, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI) has won the lawsuit it filed against Italian manufacturer TEK Automotive S.r.l. concerning the infringement of SRI’s patents on emergency tyre puncture repair kit technology.

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25th May 2018 by

Continental introducing ‘Port Plus’ compound into harbour tyre range

A new compound has been developed for Continental tyres that will see use in harbourside applications. Continental calls this compound Port Plus, and reports that it reduces tyre heat generation, minimises wear and extends tyre life significantly. The Port Plus compound will premiere at TOC Europe in Rotterdam next month.

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25th May 2018 by

Tyre tariffs: Aeolus relocating production to Prometeon plants

Aeolus Tyre Co., Ltd. has emphasised its continued commitment to European markets. In a statement, the Chinese tyre maker describes its progress with the Aeolus brand within Europe as a “remarkable” achievement and stresses that the “unique position” it has claimed within the market will continue despite the introduction of anti-dumping duties. To facilitate this, some Aeolus tyre production will be relocated outside of China.

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  1. EU makes final truck tyre anti-dumping duties decision, retains fixed rates for manufacturers
  2. Chinese truck/bus tyres: EU introducing anti-dumping duties tomorrow
  3. Pirelli: Anti-dumping duties don’t affect us
  4. EU rejects claims Pirelli isn’t related to CNRC and Aeolus
25th May 2018 by

Kumho tyres OE on Volkswagen Atlas

The Volkswagen Atlas is not just the newest member of the VW family, it is also the largest. The seven-seater SUV is primarily aimed at the North American market; however, this heavyweight is also expected to attract buyers in markets such as China, Russia and the United Arab Emirates. Kumho Tire reports that its Kumho Crugen Premium KL33 has been selected as an original equipment tyre for the Atlas, with models rolling off the Volkswagen production line in Chattanooga, Tennessee fitted with the tyre in size 245/60 R18 105T.

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  4. Kumho tyres OE on latest VW Polo
25th May 2018 by
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Thinking ahead: Hankook Tire preparing for IAA CV

Even though Hankook Tire is now – as are many within the tyre industry – making final preparations for next week’s The Tire Cologne, the tyre maker is already getting ready for the 2018 IAA Commercial Vehicles fair. Offering a sneak preview of what we can expect to see this September, it shares that the show in Hannover, Germany will host the world premiere of a new Hankook mixed on- and off-road tyre line-up that includes steer, drive and trailer axle fitments. Hankook Tire also intends to announce further growth in its business with truck OEMs.

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  1. Hankook intensifying cooperation with Schmitz Cargobull
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  3. CITExpo 2018: still room for small-medium Chinese players, though times are tough
  4. CV Show launch for Laufenn truck tyre range
25th May 2018 by

The Tire Cologne: Prometeon showing latest Pirelli products

The new range of Pirelli agricultural tyres and the latest Pirelli truck products will be on display at the Prometeon Tyre Group stand at next week’s The Tire Cologne. These can be found at Stand C48/D49 in Hall 7.

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  4. Yokohama Prometeon bid nearing completion, Aeolus Tyres now involved
24th May 2018 by

Infinity launching new all-season tyre

The Dubai-based Al Dobowi Group will present a new Infinity all-season tyre at The Tire Cologne next week. Known as the Ecofour, the all-season rubber is coming to market in a launch range of 24 sizes

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  4. EfTD names Riccardo Costa as purchasing director, Truck & Motorcycle
24th May 2018 by
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UK, EU car markets grow in April

The EU passenger car market returned to growth in April 2018 after demand declined in March. According to figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, a total of 1,206,273 passenger cars were registered last month, a year-on-year growth of 9.6 per cent. Growth in the UK market exceeded the European average, rising 10.4 per cent year-on-year to 167,911 new registrations.

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  1. European car registrations up 5.5% in January; UK up 7.6%
  2. New car registrations continue positive trend
  3. UK, European car registrations decline in January
  4. New car registrations on the rise, at least in the UK
24th May 2018 by
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Goodyear awarded for safety improvement practices

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company was recently recognised by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) with a Leadership Award for promoting innovative practices to improve worker safety.

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  1. Scrap tyre management a ‘success story’ – USTMA
  2. Goodyear implements direct online sales in US
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  4. U.S. Senator to Goodyear: Workers are ‘tired of this corporate race to the bottom’
24th May 2018 by

Senard reappointed Michelin CEO

Following the election of Florent Menegaux as general managing partner and Yves Chapot as non-general managing partner at Michelin’s Annual Shareholders Meeting on 18 May, SAGES, Michelin’s non-managing general Partner, acted on the Michelin Supervisory Board’s recommendation and appointed Jean-Dominique Senard, general managing partner, as chief executive officer. Senard, who was first appointed chief executive officer of Michelin in 2012, will serve as chief executive officer until the end of his term as managing partner, which is the close of the Annual Shareholders Meeting called to approve the 2018 financial statements.

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  1. Jean-Dominique Senard continues as Michelin managing general partner
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24th May 2018 by

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