Laufenn to be sold in 70 markets by year’s end
Not only was Hankook Tire present at Reifen 2016 with products from its flagship Hankook brand, including its new Ventus Prime³ comfort tyre and innovations such as Sealguard and sound absorbing foam, the South Korean manufacturer also presented its second brand, Laufenn, which is now being introduced into European markets.
Continue ReadingBandvulc launches Tugmaster all-position yard tyre
Bandvulc has added a new product to its range of specialist tyres, joining the manufacturer’s Wastemaster concept. The Tugmaster is an all-position yard tyre, featuring Bandvulc’s Armorband technology to protect against sidewall damage and a high polymer rubber compound to provide more resistance to punctures. Armorband technology is unique to Bandvulc’s products, offering protection around […]
Continue ReadingSemperit celebrates 110th anniversary with completion of Runner CV tyre range
Semperit has marked its 110th anniversary by updating its truck tyre portfolio in a two-day event in Vienna. The Austrian tyre brand – a Continental brand since 1985 – presented its Runner F2 (steer), award-winning D2 (drive) and T2 (trailer) tyres as a “breakthrough into a new chapter of [Semperit’s] illustrious history,” according to Constantin Batsch, head of the truck tyres replacement EMEA business unit at Continental Reifen Deutschland.
Continue ReadingPro-Align targets entry level alignment with Hunter PA200 launch
Garage equipment brand Hunter’s UK distributor has launched a new wheel aligner targeting workshops “starting out” in the provision of the service. Pro-Align says the new entry-level Hunter PA200 will allow more tyre shops to “enjoy the financial, efficiency and customer service benefits that result from ownership of a Hunter wheel alignment system.” The PA200 features a two-camera system and uses the same imaging technology found on the company’s popular, range-topping Elite TD system.
Continue ReadingCamso promotes brand, launches new product naming system
Off-road tyre and track specialist Camso, formerly known as Camoplast Solideal, is accelerating efforts to phase in Camso branded products while supporting product selection in the complex construction and industrial machinery niche by introducing a new production naming convention.
Continue ReadingOrion’s new carbon blacks “improve fuel efficiency of tyres”
On 23 May, US-based Orion Engineered Carbons released three new products that it says create more fuel efficient tyres. The new tyres come in response to consumer demand and legal standards for vehicle fuel economy. As far as the US federal version of these rules are concerned, these grades offer reduction in rolling resistance via narrow particle size distributions and lower sidewall hysteresis; and lower air permeation through the inner liner for better tyre inflation consistency.
Continue ReadingMichelin X Works Z tyres launched in North America
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has introduced the Michelin X Works Z all-position heavy duty tyre for mixed on/off-road applications used in demanding environments. According to the company, the tyre is designed to improve uptime with a 50 per cent wider protector ply and a thicker layer of cushion gum than leading competitors. Performance gains reportedly include a 5 per cent increase in mileage.
Continue ReadingClarke industrial screw compressors now available at Machine Mart
Machine Mart is offering a range of Clarke industrial 5.5 to 100HP screw compressors built to combine reliability with high performance and minimum energy consumption. These industrial models are compact built through intelligent design, meaning models up to 40HP will fit through a 900mm doorway and minimises space required. They are also designed to minimise […]
Continue ReadingBridgestone DriveGuard wins Auto Express award
Bridgestone’s DriveGuard run-flat tyre has been crowned Auto Express Product of the Year 2016. The touring tyre has been recognised for extending run-flat technology to cars previously unable to fit such products. The tyre became available in the UK in April following its January launch in Monaco.
Continue ReadingMachine Mart offers Clarke industrial air compressors
Machine Mart is now offering the Clarke range of petrol powered industrial compressors for mobile/tyre breakdown service operators, mobile sprayers and more. These units, such as the PPV11C50, incorporate air receivers manufactured to the latest European specifications. All models in this range come fitted with petrol driven Honda engines and fitted filter/air outlet regulators. Related […]
Continue ReadingPirelli a clear winner in classic tyre test
Modern tyre technology paired with classic dimensions: German classic car magazine Auto Bild Klassik (issue 7/2016) has tested four such tyres. A Porsche 911 E2.4 served as test car; it was put through its paces fitted with the quartet of size 185/70 R15H/V/W brands.
Continue ReadingTech: VT36 and OE-R Reifen launches ‘hugely successful’
Tech Europe (EMEA) reports that the company had a “hugely successful week” at the last Reifen Show in Essen. During the course of the even Tech Europe showcased its online portfolio of Tech tyre repairs and wheel service solutions, presented developments in TPMS, including the new OE-R TPMS sensor programme, the new VT36 Diagnostic Tool and the Tech T-Pro configurable sensor, showed its expertise in retreading and OTR repairing, displayed its Pang Industrial range and introduced a new range of mounting pastes and hand-cleaners.
Continue ReadingGet ready for an e-Go trip – Goodyear introducing 3-wheel electric vehicles
Goodyear Tire & Rubber is launching a new range of environmentally friendly three-wheel vehicles in Europe. The range includes two models, the Goodyear e-Go 1 and Goodyear e-Go 2. Both will go on sale at selected car and motorcycle dealers from September 2016.
Continue ReadingValeo launches Japanese truck clutch range
Valeo Service is launching a complete clutch solution of kits and components for Japanese medium duty vehicles covering applications: Mitsubishi Fuso, Canter and Fighter; Toyota Dyna; Hino Dutro, Ranger and Profia; Isuzu N-series (ELF – forward); and finally, UD Trucks Condor. This range represents more than 73 references covering 758 vehicle applications and is made […]
Continue ReadingFalken supplies tyres for Seat’s first SUV
Falken Tyre Europe has been made the original equipment tyre supplier to Seat’s first SUV, the Ateca. The Sumitomo Rubber Industries brand will roll off the production line fitted with the Falken Azenis FK453CC and Ziex ZE914A tyres. Falken will deliver FK453CC tyres in size 215/50R18 92W and the ZE914A tyre in size 225/55R17 97V.
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