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New port range a taste of Conti’s expansion strategy

Over the last decade or so Continental has focused heavily on its automotive businesses, and with an annual turnover of 32.76 billion euros it today ranks as the world’s third largest automotive supplier (behind Denso and Robert Bosch). But now the pendulum is swinging the other way. During a recent press conference, Nikolai Setzer outlined the company’s current strategy of investing into non-automotive areas in order to balance Continental’s footprint. The Tire division head also said investment is being undertaken to reduce vulnerability to automotive sector downturns.

18th September 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Agritechnica | 10/11/2013 – 16/11/2013

“Agritechnica 2011 impressively demonstrated the global importance of agriculture and agricultural technology”, according to the organisers, which also added that: “With over 2,700 exhibitors, 420,000 visitors, including 100,000 from abroad, the show has reach a new dimension”. Held every two years at Hanover Trade Fair, the German Agricultural Society host the world’s largest exhibition for […]

11th September 2013/by Tyrepress Editors

Trelleborg launching ProgressiveTraction technology

Trelleborg has announced plans to launch what it calls ProgressiveTraction technology with a feature at the forthcoming Agritechnica 2013 exhibition which is due to take place from 10 to 16 November in Hannover, Germany. The technology is designed to improve grip and weight distribution, while also improving wear and fuel consumption performance.

30th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Vredestein posts 27% 2012-13 profit

In its 2012-13 annual report, Apollo Vredestein B.V. has reported net sales of €425.5 million, a result comparable with its 2011-12 sales of €426.9 million. In terms of volume, passenger car tyre sales declined four per cent, and agricultural tyres decreased 11 per cent. However, the company’s market share went up – the Dutch manufacturer says the total replacement consumer tyre market in Europe for the 2012-2013 financial year was down 13 per cent – and a better sales mix resulted in higher average sales prices.

6th August 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Trelleborg tyre/wheel sales up 5.6%

In its April-June interim report, Trelleborg reports a 5.6 per cent year-on-year rise in sales for its Wheel Systems business area, with net sales amounting to SEK 1,111 million (£111.4 million) during the quarter. The company states that sales of agricultural tyres were level with the year earlier period, while sales of tyres fitted on materials handling vehicle were weak during the quarter, primarily in Europe. Operating profit remained at a similar level to a year earlier, rising 3.0 per cent to SEK 137 million (£13.7). Operating margin declined from 12.6 per cent to 12.4 per cent.

23rd July 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Mexico launch for Trelleborg agri range

Trelleborg Wheel Systems has entered into an agreement with off-road tyre wholesaler Neumáticos Muevetierra to supply the Trelleborg agricultural range in the Mexican market. The initial portfolio on offer includes the new Maximo R1 radial range and the TH400 agro-industrial line.

6th May 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Delti adds Anlas to agri/industrial tyre range

Delticom has expanded its range of industrial and agricultural tyres in the UK with the addition og Turkish tyre brand Anlas.

According to the company, Anlas is a market leader in Turkey. Manufactured in Europe, its products offer high-quality workmanship and an excellent price-performance ratio. Delticom already has a well-established relationship with Anlas, after adding scooter and moped tyres to its UK online shops in 2012.

1st May 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Trelleborg Q1 results show effect of weaker market

In its interim report covering January – March 2013, Sweden’s Trelleborg “noted a strong first quarter despite weaker market conditions”, or in other words, its figures are down on a year earlier but show a respectable performance given the current market. The company anticipates its performance in the second quarter will be on a par with the first quarter.

25th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Starco expands, reorganises global operations as part of agri focus

In recent times, Starco has placed a significantly stronger focus on one specific business area. While the firm has been guided by the vision to become “the global market leader in special wheels” for a number of years now, its group strategy for the period from 2010 to 2014 singles out the agricultural sector for particular attention. This focus is influencing Starco’s numerous operations, including its development of new products and the company’s wholesale business. Indeed, the agricultural sector was a crucial factor in the company’s recent expansion into a new continent.

24th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Heuver focusing on customer relationships, introducing new products in 2013

Less then five decades after starting out as a one-man tyre business in western Holland, Heuver Tyrewholesale has grown into a major commercial segment wholesaler. Today the company is headquartered in Hardenberg, near the Dutch border with Germany, and specialises in supplying truck, OTR and agricultural tyres to customers throughout Europe. Tyres and Accessories recently spoke with director Bertus Heuver about Heuver Tyrewholesale’s current activities and focus; he shared that during 2013 the wholesaler is introducing an entirely new brand and intends to grow in at least two key regions.

23rd April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin offers farmers ‘tyres on tick’

Financing is now available for UK purchasers of Michelin agricultural tyres through the company’s new ‘Flexelagri’ credit scheme. The tyre maker says qualifying UK farmers and contractors looking to purchase Michelin agricultural drive or trailer tyres, or the rims required for its Ultraflex technology, will be able to spread the cost over two years at a 0 per cent finance rate. No deposit is required, however a £100 administration fee applies.

19th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

“Hopping back to the future” – Trelleborg’s 3D movie

When you think of Trelleborg you will probably think of industrial or agricultural tyres. You may think of rubber products in general. But would you associate the Swedish firm with the movies?

Trelleborg has launched a new 3D animated movie which is available on YouTube via its social media channel, TrelleborgAgri. The film, created using 3D animation techniques, tells the life story of a smart cartoon cricket that starts his own agricultural business and miniature farm. The story, which begins in 1955, follows the cricket ‘farmer’ through the ages, following his journey as he comes face-to-face with evolving tractor generations. From x-ply tires, through to upgraded tractors equipped with radial technology tires; the cricket must learn how to survive and work alongside these new technologies.

17th April 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Heuver introduces Leao truck & agri range

Heuver Tyrewholesale is well known for its distribution of the Aeolus brand in eight key European markets, however the wholesaler is active throughout most of Europe and also offers a number of competitive ranges for the countries where it doesn’t deal in Aeolus. This year, another brand has been added to this portfolio.

20th March 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyres & Accessories January 2013

When it was published at the start of the year Tyres & Accessories' January 2013 edition kick-started the back-to-work season with special features on motorcycle tyres and agricultural tyres in addition to all the regular news and analysis you can expect. Subscribers can view this in e-paper format by simply clicking more.

27th February 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin shows agri ‘flagship’ prototype at SIMA

According to Emmanuel Ladent, president of Michelin’s Agricultural Tyres global business unit, exhibitions like the Paris-based SIMA show give the tyre maker an opportunity to demonstrate its capacity for innovation. Speaking at SIMA, Ladent commented that “trade shows of this size serve as showcases that enable us to demonstrate the tangible solutions we develop for our customers, whether they are users, dealers or equipment manufacturers.”

26th February 2013/12,345 Comments/by Tyrepress Editors