SD-International welcomes international audience to Pace and Zeta exhibit
SD-International exhibited various Pace and Zeta-brand products at Reifen, which the company traditionally uses as a European and global meeting point. This year particular emphasis was placed on meeting existing and potentially new customers from Germany. The SD-International stand featured a selection of patterns from the company’s exclusive Pace and Zeta Private brands for the […]
Continue ReadingNew Bright tyre changers exhibited
Bright Technology made its third appearance at the Reifen 2016 show in May. According to the company, the main objective was to introduce the European tyre and automotive markets to its latest tyre changing product innovations. The most important announcement was the appearance of the companys very latest premium tyre changer which was originally launched in 2014 but was making its debut at the Reifen Show and in partnership with Gaither Tool offered a new unique – limited edition version which was on display and comes complete with Gaithers increasingly popular Bead Bazooka.
Continue ReadingFalken Ziex CT50 OE on Chrysler Pacifica
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. is supplying its high-performance falken ziex CT50 tyres to FCAUS LLC on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, now on sale in North America.
Continue ReadingConti CEO: Brexit vote “very worrying”
Leading tyre manufacturers have begun offering their responses to the UK electorate’s decision to leave the EU. Describing the trajectory of the Brexit vote as “very worrying”, Continental AG CEO Dr Elmer Degenhart commented: “Taking the pan-European context into account the vote is very worrying. ‘Everyone on his own’ does not fit the idea behind the formation of the EU and cannot be the answer to the challenges of the global competition with America and Asia.” However, Degenhart does not expect big problems for Continental itself: “The direct economic impact on Continental is expected to be limited because currently we generate less than 3 per cent of our sales in the UK and expect to be successful in this market also in the future.”
Continue ReadingDavid Cameron steps down following Brexit vote
This UK Prime Minister David Cameron announced that he would step down by October, following yesterday’s referendum result supporting a British exit – or Brexit – from the European Union. The markets responded with historically high level of volatility – especially in terms of sterling’s value against the dollar and at the FTSE 100. This in turn led to calming statements from Bank of England governor Mark Carney, who reassured investors of Britain’s financial capabilities and contingencies.
Continue ReadingSterling crashes as UK votes for Brexit
The UK electorate has voted to leave the European union in a decision that is sending shockwaves through financial markets. It was only the third referendum in British history (two of which have related to the UK’s role in Europe).
Continue ReadingTransaid aims to raise professional driving standards in Malawi
Transaid has expanded its professional driver training programmes into Malawi, following the programme’s success in raising commercial driver training standards in Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Continue ReadingToyo supports sustainable natural rubber economy initiative
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. is participating in the Sustainable Natural Rubber Initiative (SNR-i), an effort put forward by the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) to ensure the sustainability of natural rubber as a resource.
Continue ReadingLinglong IPO attracts 2000x more interest than offer
On 21 June Shandong Linglong Tyre Co Ltd announced it would issue 200 million shares of common stock at 12.98 yuan per share as part of its initial public offering (IPO) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. At the time, the company said it expected to raise roughly 2.60 billion yuan, which various news sources suggest is intended to fund investment in new tyre production lines.
Continue ReadingEnno Straten takes over as MD of Continental CST
Effective 1 July 2016, Enno Straten has been appointed managing director of Continental’s Commercial Specialty Tires (CST) business unit. He succeeds Dr. Michael Märtens who left the company last year to concentrate on other projects outside the industry. Straten, who has worked at Continental for 17 years, will report directly to Dr. Andreas Esser, executive vice president of Continental Commercial Vehicle Tires.
Continue ReadingWinntec shows ‘next generation’ Wheel Assist
Netherlands-based automotive workshop specialists Winntec showcased its next generation Wheel Assist at May’s Reifen show in Essen. Ralph Dubbeldam, director of Winntec commented: “This years event proved to be even more successful than previous shows as there was a very international cross-section of visitors with a constant high level of enthusiasm and interest being shown in our Winntec equipment on display and in particular the latest generation of the Wheel Assist (Y472260).This latest version of the Wheel Assist incorporates a higher working height level in direct response to the markets need for an ideal and safe working platform at chest level.”
Continue ReadingTyresure listed on MAM parts catalogue
Tyresure Limited, a dedicated TPMS specialist supplying TPMS solutions to distributors across Europe, is now using MAMs Autocat v8 parts catalogue to provide distributors with TPMS product data and diagnostic information. As well as including data on Tyresure’s aftermarket sensors and service parts, the company is using the catalogue to convey helpful information on whether a diagnostic tool is required. Tyresure partners ATEQ and works closely with the tool maker to keep vehicle compatibility up-to-date and accurate.
Continue ReadingGaither Europe extends jack range
Netherlands based automotive and garage equipment supplier – Gaither Europe exhibited the firm’s newly-extended jack range during May’s Essen show. Taking centre-stage on the booth this year was an impressive selection of air-hydraulic jacks and in particular model GT4534 which has an entrance height of just 130mm yet it delivers a capacity of 45/20/10 tons.
Continue ReadingAlcar takes over DBV Würzburg GmbH
On 9 June Alcar Deutschland GmbH took over 100 per cent of DBV Würzburg GmbH’s tyres, rims and lubricants business units in a bid to expand its distribution network. DBV’s filling stations business unit will remain with Andreas Bathon, the company’s former owner. As well as expansion in general, as a result of the takeover, Alcar Deutschland has set a course for the strategically important fitted units business segment and hopes to increase online sales, while also expanding the Alcar Group’s own product range.
Continue ReadingPetlas extends 4×4/SUV tyre range, offers run-flat tyres
Following the firm’s high profile stand at the last Reifen show in Essen at the end of May, Petlas is promoting its range of 4x4/SUV tyres. The company reports that these tyres “are being designed to meet user needs whether use them in off-road or highway”. However, the firm has also begun manufacturing more tyres equipped with run-flat technology, including run-flat equipped 4x4/SUV tyres.
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