Trelleborg Wheel Systems is planning to present its new TM1000 tyres at the Agritechnica show to be held in Hannover, Germany, from 15 to 19 November, 2011. According to the company, the stand theme “flying into the future”, represents the aim and values of the Trelleborg initiative for the future of agriculture. This will be illustrated by an aircraft fitted with TM1000 High Power agricultural tyres.
MINI is the latest UK car supplier to launch a dedicated winter tyre programme. While all MINIs are supplied with summer tyres as standard, the company is now offering winter tyre and wheel packages – supplied with steel or alloy rim designs. The company's sets of winter wheels and tyres are available from £560 (not including fitting costs).
Trelleborg Wheel Systems’ manufacturing facility in Tivoli, near Rome, Italy, was the venue for Massey Ferguson’s international presentation of its completely new MF 7600 Series tractor range. The event, held on 15 and 16 September 2011, was attended by key management from Massey Ferguson and Trelleborg as well as specialized media from 16 European countries.
Calibre has announced the next in its collection of niche wheel designs, which will launch in 2012. The Askari is “a new take on the ever-popular ‘Y Spoke’ genre,” according to the manufacturer. It is designed with motorsport aesthetics in mind; a gloss black centre sits within a polished and deep-set lip, reflecting what Calibre says are current trends.
Goodyear has announced the launch of an extension to its successful range of durable radial industrial tyres – IT630T taking place at the British National Ploughing Championships held at East Coombe in Somerset on 8 October 2011. The new tyre is designed for use in hard ground applications and the suffix T denotes that its primary use will be on tele-handler or telescopic handler machines. The first size available is the most popular one for these machines; 460/70R24.
The Conti360° Fleet Services network in Europe is growing; in addition to the service package’s introduction into Hungary next month, Ireland now boasts a Conti360° presence. Continental Tyres has announced the establishment of a fully integrated partner network there, with 23 dealers and 37 sites across the country signing up.
PSV exhibition Coach and Bus Live provides Blitz Rotary with a platform to launch its new HydroLift S2 mobile column lifts. Mobile column lifts offer increased flexibility in a workshop environment both for large and small service bays and workshops.
Infinity Tyres has announced the launch of its online Press & Media Room at which news and press releases related to Infinity Tyres, the Infinity Tyres Foundation, and, any stories and media related to the Infinity family, will be first published and stored online. Infinity says it believes that this new digital platform will help journalists find “new ways of engaging their audiences.” Jorge Crespo, Infinity’s European general manager, said the Press Room is a very important digital tool because “millions of people and potential clients will now have access to Infinity’s message, whether this is regarding our product range, or the company’s interests, achievements and goals. And all of this is aimed at giving our potential customers and clients further information about all that happens within Infinity’s world.”
Omitec has announced that it will supply and provide support for diagnostic tools throughout the National Tyres and Autocare network in the UK. The equipment supplier will provide its OmiScan II professional diagnostic scan tool to all 227 branches over the summer months. Each branch will receive initial training and will have access to the Omitec support line for ongoing information. Each tool is updated on a continuous basis with the latest software releases from Omitec.
According to The Independent, former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy is providing “mentoring services on an ad hoc basis” to Blackcircles.com. Leahy, who the newspaper describes as being an “acquaintance” of Blackcircles.com managing director Mike Welch, also disclosed that he owns a stake in the online tyre retailer. Yet while admitting being a shareholder for some three years now, Leahy stressed to the newspaper he had “no hand” in orchestrating the Tesco Tyres partnership between Blackcircles.com and the supermarket giant. Further distancing himself from potential mutterings over conflicts of interest, Sir Terry reports he informed Tesco chairman David Reid upon acquiring his share in Blackcircles.
Marangoni has announced the launch of three new precured tread lines: the RDG101 ring for series 70 and 80 designed for central European climates and adding features to the RDG100; the RSY397 ring for long distances in extreme conditions in two new sizes; and the MS9 special PRL pattern for Scandinavian countries.
Today the Triangle Group will officially launch its new US research, development and sales company. The Shandong province, China-based company then intends to begin its activities in North America with the establishment of a research and development centre in Akron, Ohio; this will be followed by sales offices. Triangle has already hired its first local employee and intends to start its US operations with 30 new local employees – 10 in research and development and 20 in sales. The number of employees is expected to grow as Triangle further establishes its North American operation.
Fashion wheel brand Calibre has released a new 18” version of its Dub wheel. The new Dub enlarges the style of the 15” version to create a design that gives a realistic pseudo-split rim appearance. The wheel measures 8” in width and is available in a variety of PCDs for five-stud fitments. Wheels can also be ordered blank to allow for custom drilling.
Peugeot and Citroën have demonstrated their support of TyreSafe by becoming members, taking the number of vehicle manufacturers in road safety association up to 15. As members, they will seek to educate all of their existing customers about the importance of correct tyre maintenance, utilising both their own individual and TyreSafe campaign materials.
Omni United has followed up on its flagship brand Radar’s Breast Cancer Research Foundation partnership with a plan to launch a limited-edition pink-walled tyre in support of “Mobilizing Hope”, launched in the United States, UK and other top markets in May 2011. Radar donates $0.25 for every Radar tyre sold to the foundation, with a committed minimum annual donation to BCRF of $250,000.
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