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Giti Tire to Show Web Fleet System at CV Show

Giti Tire Europe is to debut the technology behind its Giti Assist pan-European breakdown service during April’s CV Show. Sales director Richard Lyons told Tyres & Accessories that the company will be showing its web-based fleet management system and hand-held data collection technology at the show, plus giving visitors the opportunity to learn more about the details of the pan-European service it is now offering in conjunction with Tymacon. In addition, the manufacturer will exhibit its Giti-branded nitrogren inflation system on the 54 square metre stand (Hall 8-141).

14th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Rema Tip Top ‘Preparing in Style’ for CV Show

In the build up to this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, Rema Tip Top UK Limited says it is preparing to open the company doors in style. The ‘Workshop’ element of the show will provide the backdrop for what promises to be a showpiece of the company’s most cutting edge range of garage equipment and consumables to date.

Visitors to the stand will have the opportunity to see the new Butler Aikido tyre changer, which can change standard tyre and wheel assemblies with ease and makes light work of run flat tyres without the assistance of tyre levers. In addition there will be a chance to see demonstrations of the highly acclaimed Promont 926 Truck tyre changer and a range of balancing machines for both car and truck. Those interested in solutions for mobile tyre assistance can explore the company’s fully kitted out van. The centrepiece is a Unimont truck tyre changer.

13th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maha to Exhibit New Analogue Brake Tester at CV Show

Maha UK is showing range of new products at April’s CV Show, including the company’s new ATL Analogue Brake Tester and Pneumatic Play Detectors for pit installations. New versions of the very successful Carlift series will also be on show. These lifts will be available for general service work and for ATL MOT bays. The Carlift will have the option of either pneumatic or hydraulic play detectors and various platform lengths and capacities.

7th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone to Present Fleet Tyre Programme at CV Show

Bridgestone is to present its Total Fleet Tyre Management program at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, held at the NEC in April. And what’s more the company has built a brand “state-of-the-art stand” to highlight the fleet tyre management programme. Bridgestone will showcase its new generation truck tyre range, fleet services and focus on the support offered to fleets through their Total Fleet Tyre Management package. The stand will also exhibit a race winning F1 car and a MotoGP motorcycle.

3rd March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti to Debut Regional Trailer Tyre at CV Show

Continental has announced that it will use the CV Show to mark the European launch of a brand new trailer tyre for regional applications – the 385/65 R22.5. Speaking at the relaunch of ContiNetwork, truck brand manager, Mike Nyren, explained that other product launches include: new steer and drive tyres in 295/80R22.5, 12R22.5 and 11R22.5 sizes for construction or off-road applications. Also on display will be additions to the ContiRe retread range including the new 315/80R22.5 drive tyre for regional applications and 295/80 R22.5 construction drive tyre.

Continental will also show its new Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, the comprehensive tyre management package available from ContiEuroService Fleet Management and the new ContiNetwork dealer network structure.

29th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin to Double CV Show Stand Size this Year

Michelin has reported that the stand it has booked (8-340) for this year’s CV Show in April will be twice the size of last year’s. Michelin’s stand will publicise the UK launch of its new 255/60 R19.5 and 205/65 R 17.5 MaxiTrailer tyres as well as a range of other products. The firm says that all of the tyres on show will include its patented Durable Technologies, which it describes as “a series of innovations that set new performance standards for customers.” Tyres & Accessories has also seen a preview of ATS Euromaster’s, the French manufacturer’s retail equity, show stand. The ATSE stand represents another significant investment and is apparently taking on a “green” theme this year with carbon neutral invitations and recycled tyre-based flooring.

29th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maywood to Exhibit at CV Show

Maywood Equipment Group have taken another large stand at The Commercial Motor Show which takes place at The NEC between 15 and 17 April inclusive. Maywood have now supported this show for eight consecutive years. Trevor Homewood, managing director explains: “This exhibition gives us the opportunity to actually show the customer our products rather than trying to convince them from a brochure or from our web site. Whilst both these ways are fine this does give us that one chance in the year to install large commercial lifts for fleet operators to examine and see the true quality for themselves. Any operator considering a new lift or building a new workshop should come to this show and definitely visit our stand!”

14th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Giti Tire To Exhibit at CV Show

Giti Tire, the largest tyre manufacturer in China, has booked a “large” stand at next year’s Commercial Vehicle Show at Birmingham’s NEC. Company representatives told Tyres & Accessories that Giti Europe has invested a “significant amount” in publicising the company’s ever-increasing range of truck and bus tyres at the show. The stand has been designed to raise the profile of both Giti’s brands and product range and the position has been strategically selected near some well-known tyre manufacturer stands.

10th December 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Wheel Loss Safety Campaign to be Launched at CV Show

Disc-Lock Europe, maker and European distributor of the award-winning Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nut will launch its new campaign, Think Safe, Think Disc-Lock! at the CV Show 2007. The firm says this highlights the fact that truckers think wheel loss is the leading vehicle safety issue while truck makers continue to ignore their concerns. Demonstrations on the Disc-Lock stand will show how a standard two-piece Daf, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Scania or Volvo wheel nut can be shaken loose in less than one minute on a Junker vibration test machine, while the Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nut remains secure. According to reports, the firm hopes this will draw attention to truck makers apparent lack of concern.

29th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental to Exhibit Rolling Resistance ‘Calculator’ at CV Show

Continental Tyres will once again exhibit at the CV Show at the NEC in Birmingham in three months time. “We’re really excited to be back at the CV Show, it will give us a great opportunity to continue building our business links with operators,” said Arthur Gregg, business director, commercial tyres. “We’ve many ways to help them cut running costs and want develop much closer links with end users through our cradle to grave tyre management services, for instance.” While the tyre manufacturer will primarily launch new truck and van tyres, Tyres & Accessories has learnt that the company will exhibit a type of rolling resistance calculator designed to illustrate the kind of savings that can be made with low rolling resistance products. Summing up the company’s motivation for involvement with the exhibition Arthur Gregg commented: “The van market is particularly important and already one in three vans new has our tyres and we want to build on that.”

14th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Unveils the X One XDN 2 Grip at CV Show

The new Michelin X One XDN 2 Grip is the first tyre with a tread design and architecture that incorporates all three elements of “Michelin Durable Technologies” —an array of technological solutions developed by Michelin that includes patented Double Wave sipes, Raindrop sipes and InfiniCoil technology. Available in 495/45 R 22.5, the Michelin X One XDN 2 Grip is a wide single tyre designed to replace twins on the truck’s drive axle.

7th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Renault Trucks and Continental Name World Cup Winner

Renault Trucks and Continental Tyres have announced the winner of their joint World Cup Prize Draw, which took place at this year’s CV show in Birmingham. The promotion, held on the Renault Trucks stand in conjunction with Continental Tyres, Official Sponsor of the 2006 FIFA World Cup™, attracted over 1500 entries.

31st May 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

New Cranes From Penny Hydraulics at CV Show

New 500kg and 1000kg capacity Swing Lift vehicle mounted cranes will be presented by Penny Hydraulics at CV Show 2006, Stand 4501.

The new 1000kg capacity Swing Lift vehicle mounted crane incorporates hydraulic slew for precise, controlled load handling on pick-ups, drop sides, flat beds and box vans. Its electric winch enables loads to be handled with even greater precision and is especially useful if items need to be lowered below ground, for example in civil engineering applications. The boom height and extension can be selected manually for added versatility. A completely new sub-frame design is even more compact than the previous model to maximise the available floor space.

14th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

JIA to Exhibit at the ATS/CV Show

Following the success of the company’s appearance at last year’s ATS show, JIA Sources International Ltd has decided to increase its stand floor-space to almost five times the area it occupied last year. On the stand will be the Nitro-Ride – Nitrogen Inflation System. Worldwide sales for this product are said to have exceeded all expectations.

13th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Maywood to Exhibit at ATS/CV Show

Maywood Equipment Group has announced that it will be exhibiting at The Automotive Trade Show (25 to 27 April inclusive) at the NEC in Birmingham as well as at the Commercial Motor Show, which takes place at the same time. Maywood is a leading supplier of lifts in The UK and will take the opportunity to show visitors a selection of lifts from their total range of over 50 models.

9th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors