Alcoa Wheel Products Europe appoints new sales director
Alcoa Wheel Products Europe has named Kai Sommerlatte as sales director for the Europe, Middle East and North Africa region, effective 1 May 2015.
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Speedline Truck supplying Mercedes-Benz Arocs truck
Speedline Truck has reported a further advance in its OE sales drive alongside developments in its aftermarket marketing strategy.
In mid-March Speedline truck announced that it has been chosen by its ongoing industrial partner Daimler as exclusive partner for equipping the weight-optimised Arocs Loader cement mixer with its lightweight forged wheels.
Alcoa doubles Hungary truck wheel production
Alcoa, the global leader in forged aluminium wheel technology, has announced plan to invest US$13 million expanding its wheel manufacturing plant in Europe. According to the company, this means doubling production of its increasing popular lightweight, durable, low-maintenance aluminium truck wheels. Work is expected to be completed by early 2015
Xlite offers set of forged wheels in Truckfest competition
Visitors to Truckfest South West have the opportunity to win a full set of xlite forged aluminium commercial vehicle wheels, courtesy of Motor Wheel Service. Individuals who visit the stand will be asked a simple question and after the show the first 10 cards drawn with the correct answer will receive 20 percent off their first order, and another five will win a cleaning kit.
Alcoa and SAF-Holland Develop Flangeless Wheel
Alcoa and SAF-Holland have announced that they are working together to develop a new trailer wheel which can be mounted without a separate hub flange. The lightweight forged wheel weighs in at just 28.5 kilos and its size is 22.5 x 11.75. Maximum load per wheel comes in at 4500 kilos. The offset is 60 mm and the disc thickness is 35 mm.
Luxury Wheels Sells MHT Forged Products
MHT, the respected West Coast Wheel House, will has now made its products available in the UK through Luxury Wheels. MHT’s premium range is headed up by its ultra high performance forged wheels in a wide range of luxury and exotic applications. Their two latest designs, The Excess and Vendetta raise the bar for wheel design and construction across the industry.
Whether you need a dramatically staggered option for your Lamborghini Murcielago or Dodge Viper; or you if want to cut the ultimate dash with a 30-inch Hummer fitment, there should be an MHT forged wheel to suit.
Alcoa to Supply Techart With Forged Dura-Bright Wheel
Alcoa Wheel Products has signed a contract to supply TechArt Automobildesign with forged wheels treated with Alcoa’s Dura-Bright Technology; an industry-leading surface treatment. These forged wheels will be supplied for the TechArt Cayman, Boxster, 911 Carrera and 911 GT Street. All wheels also fit the Porsche series cars too. In addition to keeping wheel shiny, Alcoa reports that Dura-Bright eliminates corrosion resulting from scratches – both common complaints from the consumer.
TechArt, a major tuner of Porsche cars, asked Alcoa Wheels to provide them with the highest technology wheels available today. Additionally, they wanted highly stylized and light weight wheels that would help further improve the very high performance of their cars. Alcoa met all expectations with a series of Dura-Bright forged wheels which will be launched at the 2007 IAA Frankfurt Auto Show.
Alcoa Aluminium forged wheels for Jeep Wrangler
Alcoa’s 16-inch forged Aluminium wheels will feature on the limited edition Jeep(R) Wrangler Rubicon Tomb Raider model based on the custom Wrangler Rubicon featured in the upcoming movie, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life. Chrysler Group’s Jeep brand approached Alcoa to design, produce and ship product in less than three months. Says Joel Alent, Account Manager for Forged Speciality Wheels, “Our ability to produce low volume speciality wheels and meet the quality and delivery needs of higher volume OEM products makes this an ideal partnership.” Alcoa Wheel and Forged Products plant in Cleveland delivered. They conceived, sourced and shipped the short run of 5,000 wheels to the customer in less than three months.
