Pirelli CTO, Pierangelo Misani, on the tyremaker’s ‘Eco Safety’ philosophy
Last year, Pirelli released the Pirelli P Zero E, which not only features top-level performance in terms of rolling resistance, wet grip and pass-by noise (a collection of outcomes that make the tyre a triple-A product in terms of label performance) but is also a flagship product in terms of sustainability. With sustainability increasingly a mark of premium quality, Tyres & Accessories interviewed Pirelli Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Pierangelo Misani, during the recent The Tire Cologne event in Germany Sustainability was writ large across Pirelli’s Tire Cologne exhibit, so it was no surprise to hear Pierangelo Misani describe sustainability as “the most important value we are looking for”, adding that “we dont want to be driven by the rules on sustainability, but to be ahead of the rules, to anticipate…sustainability matters.”
Continue ReadingVMI shows Retraxx 6011 in Cologne, showing Combexx 45 at DKT
VMI participated in the Circular Economy Area at The Tire Cologne 2024. Specifically, VMI used the opportunity to showcase its VMI Retraxx 6011 and demonstrate the new automated wingformers upgrade.
Continue ReadingMichelin launches “Smart Predictive Tire” solution in the UK
Michelin Connected Fleet has rolled out its “Smart Predictive Tire” solution to fleets in the UK. Smart Predictive Tire monitors pressure and wear, combining information from the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), drive-over tread reading technology and telematics data, with predictive algorithms to provide fleets with key insights.
Continue ReadingTop Recambios: Tire Cologne ‘a great success’
Top Recambios, a Valencian company specialized in the distribution of multi-brand tyres, has described its first participation in The Tire Cologne as “a very positive experience”. As well as the fact that the show is seen as the largest in Europe and reported attendance of 14,400 professional visitors, the fact that 65 per cent came from 109 countries outside Germany appears to have been important for Top Recambios, which also shared details of a new warehouse.
Continue ReadingSustainability, safety & efficiency – Sailun debuts EV tyres, talks future plans
Two years have passed since Sailun Group made a memorable first appearance at The Tire Cologne, launching its EcoPoint 3 technology. The company returned in 2024 to make a significant statement about its ambitions for the international market, including Europe. During a large-scale presentation attended by Chairwoman Liu Yanhua and Founder and Honorary Chairman Yuan Zhongxue, Sailun Group introduced its first dedicated Sailun EV tyre, the Atrezzo E-Range. Mr Yuan proudly showcased to a European audience the massive strides China’s tyre industry has made over the past decades.
Continue ReadingPetlas stand and Peaklander M/T launch draw ‘significant attention’
Petlas Tire Corporation showcased its range of “innovative tyres and advanced technologies” at The Tire Cologne 2024, held from 4-6 June in Germany. Indeed, the Turkish tyre manufacturer’s large stand reportedly attracted “considerable interest from visitors and industry professionals alike”, according to company representatives.
Continue ReadingAlcar Group appoints Christian Morawa CEO
August will see Christian Morawa assume the role of chief executive officer of the Alcar Group. Alexander Riklin, the long-serving current chief executive officer, will continue to work alongside Morawa until the end of the current 2024/25 fiscal year. In February 2025, Mr Riklin will transition to the Alcar Group’s advisory board, where he will oversee the strategic direction of the company.
Continue ReadingTriangle Tyre making a difference in earthmoving equipment
Triangle Tyre continually enhances its Earthmover tyre range by conducting ongoing product testing and introducing new products tailored for quarries, underground and surface mining, construction, and port-industrial applications. The range includes radial tyres up to a 63-inch rim, the largest size available globally in this segment. Mines use these tyres on rigid dump trucks with a load capacity of up to 400 tons, solidifying Triangles position as a major manufacturer in the earthmoving tyre sector. Triangle aims to offer end-users the best cost per hour, positioning itself as an ideal alternative to premium brands.
Continue ReadingJK Tyre partners with EV firm EKA Mobility
JK Tyre & Industries has joined forces with EKA Mobility, a leading player in the electric mobility sector with Mitsui Co., Ltd. (Japan) & VDL Groep (Netherlands) as equity partners. The long-term agreement was signed in Pune in the presence of Sanjeev Sharma, AVP, Fleet Management & Mobility Solutions, JK Tyre and Vijaykumar Yelne, President of EKA Mobility.
Continue ReadingTyreSafe launches ‘Be a Sport, Check Your Tyres Campaign’
TyreSafe has announced its “Be a Sport, Check Your Tyres” campaign to coincide with the Euros, Wimbledon, the Olympics, the British Grand Prix, and the Tour de France. TyreSafe aims to inspire drivers to think like elite athletes and make sure their vehicle is operating t peak performance and safety through proper tyre maintenance.
Continue ReadingEuropean Athletics Championships in Rome 2024
As of this year’s European Athletics Championship taking place in Rome, Italy, Toyo Tires has been partnering the event for the sixth year in a row.
Continue ReadingTriple ‘A’ – ZC Rubber unveils Westlake EV tyre
A key event for Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber) at The Tire Cologne 2024 was the presentation of its new electric vehicle-specific tyre, the Westlake ZuperAce EV. With the promise that ‘E-mobility is coming your way’, the Chinese tyre maker held a launch event emphasising the importance of the EV tyre segment for future mobility. ZC Rubber stressed its intention to position itself accordingly, a move that will also benefit its retail partners in Europe.
Continue ReadingCST debuts EV-specific Saleks E-X1
This year’s new tyre premieres at The Tire Cologne included a new EV-specific product from CST Tires, Saleks E-X1. At a show launch event hosted by Derek McMartin, managing director of Maxxis UK, the Taiwanese tyre maker presented a tyre designed to address the unique requirements of electric vehicles. CST tells us that Saleks E-X1 offers unprecedented performance and durability.
Continue ReadingInter-Sprint meeting old & new customers at TTC
We caught up with the team at wholesaler Inter-Sprint on the final day of The Tire Cologne 2024. International brand manager Patrick Laros shared his experiences from the event as well as the latest additions to the Inter-Sprint team and product portfolio.
Continue ReadingEnvoy Tyres launches at TTC alongside growing Davanti range
Davanti Tyres has gone from strength to strength since its debut nine years ago, and now Oak Group Holding is introducing a second proprietary brand. Envoy Tyres will give retailers an opportunity to offer their customers a new value segment product that will “deliver exceptional value and quality.” During last week’s The Tire Cologne show, Oak’s Gary Cross showed us the new Envoy range.
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