Falken to display extensive range at The Tire Cologne
From energy-efficient EV tyres to robust off-road rubber to inspiring UUHP and commercial vehicle treads - Falken is presenting the most extensive range to date for all seasons - including the new Ziex ZE320. Visitors to the Sumitomo Rubber Industries flagship tyre brand will see its latest innovative tyres, such as the UUHP tire Azenis RS820, approved for speeds of up to 300 km/h, at the almost 400 sqm exhibition stand (Hall 6.1/C010 to D019). The Falken Ziex ZE320, the successor to the Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun, is also presented here. Even without the Ecorun designation, the new tyre is still more environmentally friendly than its predecessor.
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Conti acquisition of Goodyear OTR ‘a complementary fit’ and analysts’ preferred ‘area for capital allocation’
Valuing Goodyear’s for-sale OTR tyre business at between $800 million and $1 billion, financial analysts have evaluated a hypothetical acquisition of the unit by Continental AG as “a complementary fit”. Writing in an investor’s note dated 23 April 2024, the Jefferies report endorsed the business case behind the scenario:
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Petlas set to debut Peaklander M/T tyre at Tire Cologne
Petlas Tire Corporation is welcoming visitors “to explore the latest advancements in tyre technology” at the Turkish tyremaker’s The Tire Cologne stand at Stand C18-D19, Hall 07.1 where the company is its two brands and “a wide range of products”. A highlight at this year’s event is the Tire Cologne debut of the new Peaklander M/T SUV pattern. Engineered for superior traction, durability, and resilience, the Peaklander M/T aims to “transform the off-road driving experience for enthusiasts across the globe”.
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The Tire Cologne aiming for a personalised trade fair experience
With the upcoming The Tire Cologne event just around the corner, organisers are gearing up for what promises to be an exceptional gathering in the tyre and wheel industry. Expectations are high even before the show gets under way in early June, with a significant increase in exhibitors compared to the 2022 event.
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Goodyear begins phase 2 of LIST partnership
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have commenced a second phase of their strategic collaboration. Goodyear says this next step in the two parties’ joint work will not only leverage previous achievements but will also “delve into new technological avenues.”
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Hamaton heads for The Tire Cologne
Hamaton is returning to The Tire Cologne trade show at the Koelnmesse exhibition centre between 4 and 6 June 2024. Hamaton will be showcasing its EU-Pro Truck 1.0 sensors, designed to fit into existing truck, bus or trailers’ tyre changing and maintenance procedures, alongside the company’s complete product range of TPMS diagnostic tools as well as “an extensive range of valves, workshop tools and TPMS consumables”.
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Triangle Tyre prepares 150sqm booth for The Tire Cologne 2024
Triangle Tyre will exhibit at The Tire Cologne with a 150sqm booth designed to highlight its role in the European tyre market. The prominent stand (see picture) will also feature a 12sqm LED wall to enhance the manufacturer’s impact on the global tyre fair, helping it to stand out amongst the 273 confirmed exhibitor stands confirmed for the event at time of writing. Triangle Tyre is a mainstay of the largest European fair, exhibiting at every event since The Tire Cologne replaced Messe Essen’s biannual Reifen event.
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Continental marks Thailand milestones
This month, Continental commemorates 15 years since the inception of its tyre business in Thailand and five years of tyre production at its Rayong plant. With an investment of 250 million euros in the eastern region of the country, the manufacturer has established a facility that employs 900 local workers and has annual production capacity of 4.8 million passenger and light truck tyres, alongside motorcycle tyres, and caters to both original equipment and replacement sectors.
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Anyline to host T.I.R.E. summit in Vienna
Anyline is inviting leaders from the tyre, fleet management and automotive service industries to participate in a first-of-its-kind T.I.R.E. Summit. The one-day event, which will take place 13 June 2024, will address how technology can advance tyre safety, efficiency and performance. The T.I.R.E. Summit will include multiple keynote presentations and panel discussions on the topics of technology and innovation, business intelligence and data use, tyre regulations and service optimization, among others.
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David Geraghty appointed moveero CEO
David Geraghty has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) industrial and OTR wheelmaker moveero with immediate effect. Geraghty brings over 25 years’ experience in senior roles with multi-national, multi-billion-dollar organisations to the business, including his most recent position as president of Yokohama Off Highway Tires (YOHT), America, responsible for Aftermarket and OE operations.
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Linglong to exhibit world-first tyre plus OE news at Tire Cologne
Following the start of production at its Serbia tyre manufacturing plant a little over a year ago, it is no surprise to learn that Linglong has booked a 350 m² stand at this year’s The Tire Cologne in hall 7 (booth D040 – E049). Alongside its current product range, Linglong will be exhibiting a global first, the first look at the new Grip Master Winter, the successor of the established Linglong winter tyres Green-Max Winter UHP and Green-Max Winter HP. In addition, Linglong will present a sustainable concept tyre that will be partly introduced in the Linglong portfolio already soon.
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Petlas adds super-single, bus tyre fitments to CV tyre range
Petlas Tire Corporation has added a new super-single size to its truck and bus radial (TBR) range. The Turkish tyre manufacturer upgraded the compounds of its NZ300 pattern at the end of 2023 in order to “increase mileage performance, setting a new standard in tyre efficiency”.
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Tire Cologne 2024: From cutting-edge new tyres to technology and sustainability
Ticket sales for the Tire Cologne got underway about a month ago at the end of March. Around the same time, Koelnmesse, the organisers of arguably the European tyre business’s largest exhibition published its exhibitor list. Now Koelnmesse is previewing what visitors to The Tire Cologne will be able to experience when the show runs between 4 and 6 June 2024.
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Tyrexpo Asia 2024 expects 150 exhibitors and 250 tyre brands
TyreXpo Asia Bangkok 2024 is inviting the industry to engage with “over 150 exhibitors and 250 tyre brands” when it takes place at BITEC Hall 98, Bangkok om Thailand from 15 – 17 May 2024.
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March shows downturn in EU car market, highlighting decline in electric vehicle sales
March’s new car registration figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) have shown a decline following growth in the first two months of 2024. Across the EU, registrations declined by -5.2 per cent, this included major markets like Germany (-6.2 per cent), Spain (-4.7 per cent), Italy (-3.7 per cent), and France (-1.5 per cent). However, for Q1, car registrations increased by 4.4 per cent in the EU, with solid growth in Italy (+5.7 per cent), France (+5.7 per cent), Germany (+4.2 per cent), and Spain (+3.1 per cent).
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