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Yokohama TWS has appointed Elio Bartoli as its new company president, effective 1 December. Elio Bartoli succeeds Paolo Pompei, who is stepping down to become president and CEO at Nokian Tyres. Company representatives thanked Pompei for his ”impressive tenure” with the company.
In July 2023, Saanya Subasinghe joined the business her father founded, taking on the role of Marketing Manager at GRI (Global Rubber Industries). The Sri Lanka-based tyre maker has now announced that Subasinghe will additionally take over the company’s media relations activities. In this capacity she succeeds Asela Gunawardena, who will now focus on his Sales Director remit.
Trelleborg Tires was the official partner of the fifth edition of the Tractor de España Award 2024. The annual event, organised by the magazine Agrotécnica recognises the most advanced, efficient, and sustainable tractor models in the market. The awards, which promote excellence, innovation, and sustainability in agricultural machinery, took place on 27 September at the Superior Technical School of Agronomic, Food and Biosystems Engineering (ETSIAAB) of the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Trelleborg Tires has supported the event since its first edition.
Trelleborg Tires will demonstrate its tyres’ sustainability at the Spanish farming show, Fendtgüinos on 3 October. The 2024 Field Day, one of Spain’s premier tractor gatherings, will be held on 3 October at a 60-hectare farm in Manzanares, between Alcázar and Manzanares. Company representatives will join tractor manufacturer Fendt to showcase its next-generation tyres’ traction, soil-preserving and long-lasting stability. The company will also offer prize games for all ages.
Commenting on the news that RH Claydon will hold stocks of Michelin agricultural and industrial tyres, Mark White, Michelin’s National Sales Manager UK & Ireland – Beyond Road, said the stockholding will “…enhance and strengthen our existing distribution strategy”, adding that Michelin is introducing a stockholding into R. H. Claydon to “complement and support” the services offered by our Michelin Exelagri dealers:
On 24 September 2024, RH Claydon announced that the well-known wholesaler has been appointed as amn official wholesaler of Michelin agricultural and industrial products, supporting its network of accredited Michelin Exelagri dealers. According RH Claydon representatives, the partnership will allow RH Claydon to stock “a comprehensive range of Michelin farming tyres” across the firms “eight strategically located warehouses throughout the UK, enhancing Michelin’s wholesale coverage across England, Scotland, and Wales.”
At the end of 2023, we reported how TVS Eurogrip was planning to extend its position as a well-known name in the two-wheel sector in Europe by introducing a range of off-highway tyres to build on its reputation in the implement, forklift and industrial tyre segments. Back then, the emphasis was on the forthcoming VF range, but during the course 2024, the company has also introduced a range of steel belted agro-industrial radial tyres designed for use in
“telescopic handlers, compact wheel loaders, and backhoe loaders used in both agricultural and industrial applications”.
Trelleborg Tires partnered with Southwest Tyres to exhibit at the Shaftesbury & Gillingham Show held on 14-15 August at the Turnpike Showground in Motcombe, Dorset. According to those involved, the event provided a valuable platform to engage with the agricultural community and showcase the Trelleborg TH500 telehandler tyre. Specialists from Trelleborg Tires and Southwest Tyres provided personalised consultations to numerous farmers, offering expert advice on tyre selection and maintenance.
Lisa Reiners has been in charge of product management for agricultural tyres in the Specialty Tires business area of Continental AG since 1 August 2024. She succeeds Benjamin Hübner in that role. The graduate in economics previously worked as product manager for private brands in Continental’s Passenger and Light Truck Tires business unit.
Goodyear Farm Tires has been confirmed as a prime sponsor of one of the UK’s biggest vintage tractor shows. The Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show takes place on November 9 and 10 with more than 1,000 vintage tractors, implements, horticultural machinery and commercial vehicles expected to feature.
GB Tyres (UK) Ltd has been appointed exclusive distributor of Advance Tyre agricultural products in the UK. The company views this arrangement as a milestone that will allow it to provide a wider range of quality products for the agricultural market.
North America’s agricultural tyre market was valued at over US$930 million last year but is projected to reach $1.3 billion by 2030, Trelleborg Tires tells us. The tyre maker has maintained a production presence in this, the world’s largest agricultural market, since 2015. It has now announced a significant capacity increase at the 40,000 square metre Spartanburg, South Carolina plant.
As part of Farm Safety Week, an initiative organised by the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies), TyreSafe has introduced a campaign to highlight the significance of thorough tyre maintenance for farmers. The UK tyre safety charity is running the ‘Have a Happy Harvest’ campaign to raise awareness about the importance of inspecting the condition of tyres on all farming vehicles, with the goal of ensuring a smooth and safe harvest season while promoting appropriate agricultural tyre maintenance year-round.
CEAT Specialty Tyres, in collaboration with Tractor Junction, presented the 5th edition of the Indian Tractor of the Year Awards (ITOTY) on 10 July 2024. Held at the prestigious TAJ Vivanta Dwarka in New Delhi, India, the event brought together OEMs, farmers, customers, influencers, media, and industry leaders to celebrate advancements and innovations in the tractor sector.
Moving towards min till systems that require cereal crops to be cut lower than in traditional plough systems can increase the risk of tyre stubble damage, according to Continental agricultural tyre specialist Tom Godwin, who says:
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