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Maragoni Ringtread achieves “A” grade for energy saving
Marangoni has manufactured a Ringtread tyre that achieved an “A” class energy saving level in the same test used for new tyres (ECE.R 117). The result was achieved by applying a Blackline tread ring with an optimised design for low rolling resistance on a high-quality casing, which featured the best rolling resistance class already in its first life. The ring used for this test featured “a special compound created ad hoc for the occasion”. Retreading took place at Marangoni’s plant in Rovereto, where the group’s headquarters and R&D centre are also located. The test was carried out by the independent test laboratory Prüflabor Nord.
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From Guangrao to the World: what’s new at the Guangrao tyre exhibition
The 2023 Guangrao tyre exhibition came to an end on May 17, bringing to an end its first live show - held offline - since 2019. Tyrepress attended the three-day 2023 exhibition, and noted similarities with the past but also some changes in exhibitors and visitors to the show. This article was originally posted in Chinese on our sister website, Tyrepress China. A few years ago, the tyre industry in Guangrao underwent integration and reorganisation due to many factors. After undergoing multiple rounds of reshuffling, the local tyre industry has achieved industrial upgrading. At the 2023 Guangrao tyre exhibition, Huasheng, Zhongyi, Jinyu, Hengfeng, Fangxing, Yongsheng and other well-known local tyre companies have booths.
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Dayco brand debuts at Motor China 2023
Engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, Dayco, supplies original equipment components to manufacturers from around the world. From 19-22 May 2023, the Beijing International Motorcycle Exhibition was held in the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) and Dayco, alongside more than 260 OEMs from several countries and regions, including the United States, Italy, Germany, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, Spain and South Korea, participated exhibiting more than 500 new motorcycle models, of which over 15 models were not only shown for the first time in China, but anywhere in the world.
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Yokohama BluEarth gets FAW Toyota EV sedan bZ3 OE fitment in China
Yokohama began delivering its BluEarth-GT AE51 tyres in February as original equipment for the new bZ3 electric vehicle (EV) sedan sold in China by FAW Toyota Motor Co Ltd (FAW Toyota). The manufacturer is supplying the tyre in sizes 215/65R16 98H and 225/50R18 95V. The bZ3 was jointly developed by BYD Toyota EV Technology Co, Ltd, a joint venture established by Toyota Motor Corporation and BYD Company Ltd, and FAW Toyota.
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Huasheng Rubber releases electric vehicle tyres
At the 2023 Guangrao tyre exhibition, Huasheng Rubber held a press conference and released a variety of electric vehicle tyres. Tyrepress China learned at the press conference that the new electric vehicle tyres released by the tyre manufacturer cover PCR and TBR. Passenger car tyres include three products: ultra-quiet series, self-repairing series and colourful customised series. The ultra-quiet series products use new polyurethane foam mute cotton material with an excellent silent effect. Compared with ordinary products on the market, the noise of this product is reduced by 6-10 decibels. Self-repairing series products can maintain stable performance between minus 35 and 120 degrees Celsius. Colourful customised series tyres are designed to meet the market’s demand for trends.
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SimpleTire loses 1 million customer records in data breach
At the end of May, Cybersecurity Researcher, Jeremiah Fowler, announced that he had discovered “a non-password protected database that contained over a million customer records.” They were SimpleTire customer order confirmations, which – according to Fowler – “exposed…the customer’s name, phone number, physical address and partial credit card number with expiration dates.”
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RoboTire aims to install 20 automated wheel-fitting systems in 2023
Roughly a year after RoboTire raised $7.5 million dollars in a funding round led by US tyre retailer, Discount Tire, at the end of 2022 the company launched its first operational production cell at a Discount Tire centre in Arizona.
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550 jobs go in Fulda as Goodyear cuts tyre production there by 50%
Goodyear is cutting up to 50 per cent of the jobs at its tyre factory in Fulda, Germany, which will result in “a similar sized” cut in tyre production, the tyre manufacturer announced today. Since around 1100 people are employed at the Fulda tyre factory, that means around 550 jobs will be cut. The news comes as a result of Goodyear’s review of its manufacturing footprint.
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Davanti Tyres to appear at Latin Tyre Expo
As part of its expansion across Latin America, Davanti Tyres will be appearing at Latin Tyre Expo 2023 in Panama City. At this year’s exhibition - which runs 14th-16th June - Davanti will be showcasing its most popular products, plus some new additions to the range which are yet to be released.
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From Guangrao to the world
On May 17, 2023, the three-day 13th China (Guangrao) International Rubber Tire & Auto Accessory Exhibition (ChinaGRTAE 2023) ended, with Chinese language Tyrepress sister site, Tyrepress China in attendance. An organiser press conference on the last day of the show claimed that ChinaGRTAE 2023 had achieved outstanding results. According to preliminary statistics, more than 830 trade intentions, agreements, and contracts were reached on May 15th and 16th, exceeding 21.9 billion yuan. One special event hosted by the exhibition achieved more than 330 “one-to-one” negotiations, reaching an intention amount of 2.3 billion yuan.
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France’s first EV battery factory opens
Following the news that France has opened its first electric vehicle battery factory in Billy-Berclau in the northern region of the country, Sumit Das, senior analyst, Automotive at GlobalData, says: “France’s first EV battery gigafactory will provide a base to step up the production of batteries and electric vehicles as the European Union has set a 2035 deadline to phase out the sale of new fossil fuel cars.
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Maxam Tire launches MS925 LIFTXTRA construction tyre
Speciality tyre manufacturer Maxam Tire has introduced the MS925 LIFTXTRA. The manufacturer has developed the construction tyre to deliver the superior strength and stability required for aerial work platforms. Available in six core market sizes ranging from 15-625 to 445/50D710, the LIFTXTRA has been designed to be dependable in all ground conditions.
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Norvestor acquires truck tyre distributor Colmec Group
Nordic private equity investor Norvestor has acquired a majority stake of Scandinavia and Poland based truck tyre distributor Colmec Group. The company was founded in the 1960s by the Eckerström family, which previously led the company. Peter Eckerström, who stepped down as CEO in early 2022, and the family will remain as minority shareholders after the company’s leadership opted to bring in the new majority owner to lead the company into a new development phase.
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SMP Europe-sponsored GB team seals Ice Hockey Championships victory
SMP Europe-sponsored Great Britain team has sealed promotion into the top-level of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ice Hockey World Championships for next season, after a dramatic win over Italy in the final game of the Division I Group A match. In a tough battle on the ice, Italy tied the game three times before Team GB clinched a five-three winner in another memorable victory. Unbeaten throughout the tournament, Brett Perlini and Cade Neilson both scored twice, and Mike Hammond scored as well as having two crucial assists, as GB held off Italy to claim the Division I gold medal.
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Transaid set to continue motorcycle helmet safety project in Kenya
Transaid has secured an extension of its work funded by global road safety philanthropy the FIA Foundation, to lead the second phase of a project to establish a National Helmet Wearing Coalition in Kenya, using its extensive experience in motorcycle and motorised three-wheeler safety. Priorities for a new 13-month term are to secure the long-term future of the Coalition and cement Kenyan ownership of this initiative, whilst strengthening the implementation of the existing Kenyan Helmet Standard through improved enforcement capacity.
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