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Michelin launches new coral-like concept tyre
As part of its Movin’On 2017 conference, Michelin has presented Vision, a new concept tyre, which is fusion of a number of cutting-edge technologies. The tyre is airless, connected, rechargeable, customizable and organic. It is also both a wheel and a tyre at the same time. The Vision concept was produced through “design thinking and in co-construction with users”.
Continue ReadingMichelin opens R&D laboratory in India
An inauguration ceremony was held yesterday for Michelin’s new R&D centre in India. Alexandre Ziegler, France’s Ambassador to India, formally inaugurated the Michelin India Research and Development Laboratory in Manesar, Haryana state. The 3,800-square metre centre provides support to the Michelin Technology Center in Gurugram (formerly Gurgaon), a facility that focuses on commercial vehicle tyre R&D and provides technical support to the company’s manufacturing facilities in India, China and Thailand.
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RTA fundraising for ill founder Harvey Brodsky
Not too long ago, Harvey Brodsky shared that he was cutting back his engagements with the Retread Tire Association for health reasons. The US-based association now reports that Brodsky’s cancer has advanced further, and it has launched a personal GoFundMe Campaign to help with the significant medical expenses involved.
Continue ReadingGreen Distillation Technologies building giant tyre recycling plant in Australia
Green Distillation Technologies is set to build a large off-the-road (OTR) tyre recycling plant in Western Australia in early 2018. The company and Tytec Recycling are collaborating on the processing plant in Perth, which will reclaim raw materials from tyres that are 25 to 63 inches in diameter.
Continue ReadingMultistrada: Strong growth in motorcycle tyre sales
During the first quarter of the year, PT Multistrada Arah Sarana sold 72 per cent more Corsa motorcycle tyres than in the corresponding quarter of 2016. The Indonesian tyre maker reports selling 1.4 million Corsa motorcycle tyres during the three-month period. This substantial first quarter growth follows a 33 per cent increase in 2016. Last year, the Indonesian tyre maker sold 4.4 million Corsa motorcycle tyres, up from 3.3 million a year earlier.
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Yokohama an official partner of Nitro World Games
The partnership between Yokohama Tire Corporation and the Nitro Circus organisation has been extended through the tyre maker’s appointment as an official partner to the Nitro World Games, which take place in the US on 24 June.
Continue ReadingCreditors strive to keep Kumho Tire deal alive
Use of the Kumho brand name was certainly a factor motivating Qingdao Doublestar Tire’s bid for a share in the Korean tyre maker. Although selected as the winning bidder, uncertainty now hangs over the terms under which the Chinese manufacturer can use the Kumho name, and this may suffice for Doublestar to walk away from the deal. Kumho Tire’s creditors are attempting to broker a compromise.
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Yourtyres.co.uk switches to responsive web design
More and more people are using mobile devices to access the Internet. According to figures from statistics service StatCounter, since October 2016 smart phone and tablet access to the Internet has predominated worldwide – and the tendency is growing. Yourtyres.co.uk has adapted itself to this change in user behaviour, recently unveiling a new, modernised look: Delticom’s online shop for workshops and wholesalers has now been recreated in “responsive web design”, meaning it is now optimally displayed on mobile devices. Responsively designed web pages adapt their design to the respective screen size, so that content is still clearly identifiable even in small spaces such as smart phone screens. So even if you are accessing Yourtyres.co.uk from your smart phone, searching for car, motorbike, truck and custom tyres, complete wheels and rims, or accessories and spare parts remains easy and clear. Particularly convenient is the option to search using the manufacturer key number or model code number from the registration certificate.
Continue ReadingBridgestone adds aircraft tire retreading warehouse
Bridgestone Aircraft Tire USA, which operates a 160,000-square-foot aircraft tyre retreading facility in Rockingham County, North Carolina, is expanding with a new warehouse in nearby Madison.
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Canton Bandag Co. celebrates 55 years as a Bandag franchise
Founded by Everett D. Richards Sr. and now operated by his eldest son, Dave Richards Jr. Canton Bandag Co. is celebrated 55 years as a Bandag franchise. Canton Bandag moved to its current 23,000 square foot in June of 2000 at 3321 Bruening Avenue, Canton, Ohio, located near the intersections of Route 77 north and south and State Route 30 east and west.
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Delticom partners with TechnoMarketing in Ecube-equipped Mobile Mech project
Delticom AG teamed up with Netherlands-based TechnoMarketing to exclusively present the Mobile Mech concept and its compact, ‘all-in-one’ Ecube tyre service unit. Delticom believes the Ecube is a “completely game-changing” advancement which provides businesses with more versatile solution to the roadside tyre sales.
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Firenza partnering with new manufacturer
Although Singapore-based contract tyre and wheel Supplier Stamford Tyres has exhibited at the Autopromotec show for many years, at the 2017 event the company broke with tradition and shared a booth with their established Italian partner – MC Wheels who are based in Villorba, Italy.
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Nexion Group and Bright Technology form joint venture
During May’s Autopromotec, leading Italian garage machinery firm Nexion Group and Chinese garage equipment-maker Bright Technology announced that they have formed a joint venture. According to the two companies, the two firms have formed a third company that will allow Bright and the Nexion Group to “assert itself as a leader in the industry and be active on all global markets with a full range in all product segments from the top of the range to the entry level”.
Continue ReadingClear upgrades 2017/18 West European trailer market forecast
There has been a distinct improvement in the outlook for many, if not all, West European economies when it comes to trailer sales. As a consequence, the forecast of a sharp slowdown in demand for trailers in the region during 2018 has moderated, but it has not disappeared – according to forecast upgrade note written by Clear International. Instead of demand dropping approximately 15 per cent in 2018 a decline in demand of 9 per cent is now forecast, followed by a further small drop in 2019 leading to a total shrinking of the market by 13 per cent over the two years.
Continue ReadingMartins Industries opens Europe distribution centre
Martins Industries, which manufactures tyre and wheel storage pallets, safety inflation systems and tyre handling equipment, has opened a distribution centre and sales office in The Netherlands.
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