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Parallel imports satisfying Russian demand for premium tyres

Last month we reported on what Ukrainian government agency the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) had to say about aircraft tyres entering Russia, but imports are by no means restricted to this product segment. According to research conducted by Russia’s largest non-governmental leasing company, two of the three tyre brands that corporate and fleet users most favour are products no longer officially sold within the country.

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Michelin/Pirelli joint winners in Tyre Reviews winter test

As winter approaches, finding the right tyre for cold, wet, and potentially icy roads becomes a priority for many drivers. Tyre Reviews conducted an in-depth test of six ultra-high-performance winter tyres in size 235/35 R19 to find which will deliver the goods in the 2024/25 season.

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  4. Case for fitting all-season tyres over specialist winter tyres demonstrated in Autozeitung test
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Alpin 7 – latest generation Michelin winter tyre ready for 2024/25

Michelin has sold around 13 million Alpin winter tyres over six generations and has now launched a seventh – the Michelin Alpin 7. Designed for combustion, electric and hybrid vehicles, the new tyre will be available for this coming winter in 62 dimensions. According to the manufacturer, Michelin Alpin 7 offers a six per cent improvement in braking on snow-covered roads and nine per cent less rolling resistance than the Alpin 6.

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Forterra picks Michelin tyres for its fleet

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Building materials manufacturer Forterra has opted for Michelin as its sole tyre supplier. Operating from 13 locations nationwide, Forterra produces some 500 million bricks a year, which it transports via 143 trucks (both rigids with drawbars and tractor units) and 153 predominately drawbar trailers, the vast majority of which feature mechanical offload systems

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  2. Michelin helps cut Yorkshire recycling firm’s puncture bill by three-quarters
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Case for fitting all-season tyres over specialist winter tyres demonstrated in Autozeitung test

German magazine Autozeitung has tested seven winter tyres and three all-season tyres, competing in the usual range of dry, wet and snow conditions. The test appears to confirm the quality of all-season tyres, with all three tyres receiving comparatively high overall marks and the coveted “Highly Recommended” grade. This result was mostly due to the all-season tyres’ consistently better performance in the dry. Conversely, on snow, the all-rounder tyres only lagged slightly behind the models specialised for the colder season, though Autozeitung adds that the performance gap between the two types of tyre in winter conditions increases as the temperature drops. Having tested the tyres on snow in temperatures between -10 and -15 Celsius, the magazine confirmed that the all-season tyres tested are “completely sufficient” for “normal requirements”, while recommending the specialist winter tyres “for maximum performance in tough, winter conditions”.

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Michelin: RH Claydon stockholding will ‘enhance and strengthen our existing distribution strategy’

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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:

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  1. R H Claydon now stocking Michelin agricultural and industrial tyres
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R H Claydon now stocking Michelin agricultural and industrial tyres

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.”

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  1. Kleber products now available under Michelin’s 0% agri credit scheme
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Michelin considering UK cuts – 61 jobs affected

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When we spoke with Michelin at the IAA Transportation show on Monday, the company confirmed that its Stoke-on-Trent site in the UK as an important part of its commitment to the future of retreading in Europe. This commitment apparently doesn’t extend to non-production roles located in the area, as Michelin has announced plans to move many of these to Central and Eastern Europe. More than 60 jobs may be affected.

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  1. Uncertain future for 3 Michelin plants in Germany
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Extra lives with Michelin Remix 2

Not only is Michelin presenting two new tyre lines at the IAA Transportation show, but it is also sharing news of the latest developments within its retreading portfolio. As Philipp Ostbomk, the tyre maker’s Vice President Sales B2B Europe North told us, the changes apply to both its hot and cold retreading.

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Michelin debuts newest regional, long-haul truck tyres

The motto of Michelin’s fully recyclable exhibition space at this year’s IAA Transportation show is Step Up, a slogan that is both an offer to improve customer profitability and sustainability, and a call for the transportation industry to work together in the face of enormous challenges. IAA Transportation is not only providing Michelin a platform for presenting key new products, but also represents an opportunity to highlight new developments in other areas. We spoke with Philipp Ostbomk, the tyre maker’s Vice President Sales B2B Europe North.

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Premium tyres entering Russia despite ban – reports

Bridgestone, Dunlop, Goodyear and Michelin branded aircraft tyres worth over $30 million (£23 million) have found their way into Russia “via intermediaries” despite being banned, according to Ukrainian government agency NACP. The Russian military’s ongoing need for tyres is well-reported in these pages. As is the fact that old, poor-quality and sometimes low-cost Chinese tyre imports have been failing on the battlefield. But now is the first occasion when premium brand tyres have been linked with the Russia-Ukraine war. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by Michelin, Goodyear, Dunlop or Bridgestone.

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Michelin debuts BIB’Action 2024 employee share ownership plan

Michelin has launched its latest global employee share ownership plan, BIB’Action 2024. This initiative is open to over 127,000 employees in 44 countries, allowing them to become shareholders and participate directly in value creation. The programme, running from 11 September to 26 September 2024, is part of Michelin’s ongoing commitment to increasing employee share ownership, which it has pursued since 2002.

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Michelin X Line Energy tyres exceed 340,000km for Alcaline

Hythe-based international haulier Alcaline reports that a pair of steer-axle fitment Michelin’s X Line Energy tyres clocked up 340,000km in their first life. Alcaline, which has a fleet of 178 HGVs and 230 trailers delivering automotive parts across the continent, has been a Michelin customer for more than two decades, and specifies the company’s rubber for all new truck purchases.

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Continental PremiumContact 7 tops What Car? tyre test

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Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV gave it a run for its money, but Continental’s PremiumContact 7 recently won the What Car? With a weighted score of 86 per cent, the PremiumContact 7 was one percentage point ahead of the second-placed Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV (85%). Michelin’s Primacy 4+ rounded off the podium, albeit some way back, with a weighted score of 71 per cent. The test also considered a number of tyres outside the premium stable. Interestingly, What Car? ranked Triangles EffexSport TH202 ahead of the GT Radial FE2 SUV and the Landsail LS588 SUV.

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Michelin showing how it ‘makes fleets fit for the future’ at IAA

Whether its rising costs, staff shortages, legal requirements or the climate crisis, Michelin reports that it will show how it is contributing to finding solutions at the forthcoming IAA Transportation expo in Hanover. Specifically, with Michelin Connected Mobility, Michelin will be presenting a comprehensive solution for holistic fleet management at Stand B26 in Hall 19/20.

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