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Giti-sponsored Truck Team Holten delivers four-by-four

International News, Motorsport

Giti-sponsored Truck Team Holten’s modified Mercedes 1622 800HP finished in fourth place in the Rallye Breslau while completing its fourth consecutive year on a set of Giti tyres. The Netherlands-based team entered two vehicles in the Cross Country Trucks category, with the Mercedes team recording five top three finishes in a field of 10 while the Scania 4×4 630 started well, completing the prologue and the first two legs before having to withdraw with significant engine damage. Both vehicles fit the Giti GAO897 mixed service tyre in size 14.00R20. The tyre is designed to work across a wide range of air pressures to optimise performance in different conditions and in temperatures ranging from 55˚C to a minimum of -40˚C.

20th September 2023/by Andrew

Dunlop MXGP riders continue winning streak in Netherlands

Motorsport, Product News

MXGP riders on Dunlop tyres continued their run of success in 2023 with victories in MXGP, MX2 and WMX at Arnhem in The Netherlands. Romain Febvre took his sixth overall FIM Motocross World Championship victory of the season with a second and first place finish in the two Sunday races. Over the weekend, riders used Dunlop’s latest Geomax MX34 front and Geomax MX14 rear tyre to handle the soft, sandy surface of the Arnhem track. Dunlop works with some of the fastest motocross riders to develop the next generation of motocross tyres. Wim Van Achter, motorsport manager, Dunlop, said the riders’ success “demonstrates the performance and quality of Dunlop’s motocross range.”

22nd August 2023/by Andrew

Apollo Tyres commits to sustainable rubber sourcing

Apollo Tyres is now sourcing 100 per cent of its natural rubber supplies from companies who have committed to sustainability throughout the supply chain, aligning with the code of conduct set out by the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR). The new initiative, which came into full effect recently and forms part of Apollo Tyres’ Global Sustainability Strategy, applies to the supply of natural rubber to the company’s two European production facilities in the Netherlands and Hungary.

24th May 2023/by Peter Gardner

Kwik Fit adjusts Netherlands management team

As of 1 May, Yutaka Kimbara is the interim chief executive officer of Kwik Fit Nederland. He takes on this role at Kwik Fit’s Dutch operation following the departure of Martin Post, who is now general manager of car distributor Louwman Dealer Group. Kimbara will work in this capacity until a permanent successor to Post is named.

12th May 2023/by Stephen

New leadership trio at German wholesaler Tyremotive

Company News, International News

Over the past year or so, Global Automotive Investments Holding (GAI) has acquired a significant stake in Tyremotive GmbH, but managing director and co-founder Jochen Freier initially retained his almost quarter share in the German tyre and wheel wholesaler. Freier has now sold and stepped down as MD “at his own request” on 31 January 2023, leaving behind him a 100% GAI-owned business.

8th February 2023/by Stephen

Heuver expands leadership team

As of today, Laura van den Heuvel and Kasper Olimulder take over day-to-day operations at tyre wholesaler Heuver. The Hardenberg, Netherlands-based business has appointed van den Heuvel its Director Sales and Olimulder Director Operations. Both report to Heuver Group CEO Bertus Heuver and CFO Elmer Wiemer.

3rd February 2023/by Stephen

Asahi Kasei invests in Circularise as part of 11-million-euro fundraising

International News

Asahi Kasei has invested in Circularise B.V., a start-up company based in the Netherlands that provides digital product passports and mass balance bookkeeping software. Asahi Kasei made the investment valued at a total of 11 million euros together with Brightlands Venture Partners, 4impact capital and Neste in November 2022.

6th December 2022/by Chris

GRI buys Klumpenaar Industriebanden BV

Company News, International News

Klumpenaar Industriebanden

GRI has acquired Klumpenaar Industriebanden BV in the Netherlands, the company’s fifth global acquisition in five years. Prior to the Klumpenaar purchase, GRI acquired entities in USA, Australia, Spain and the Baltics, to capture growth in those respective markets.

30th November 2022/by Chris

VMI: Healthy order books & on track for UNIXX launch

According to parent company TKH Group NV, business at Netherlands-based machinery manufacturer VMI was very healthy during the first six months of 2022, with tyre building equipment contributing in no small way to TKH’s 24.0 per cent year-on-year increase in turnover.

18th August 2022/by Stephen

Inter-Sprint now a Dunlop moto supplier

Wholesaler Inter-Sprint has expanded the portfolio of brands it offers with the addition of Dunlop motorcycle and scooter tyres. The first Dunlop SKUs have arrived, and the wholesaler says their availability means that “Inter-Sprint is reinforcing its name as ‘The tyre supplier for Europe’.”

12th August 2022/by Stephen

T.T.I. enters insolvency

International News

Dutch wholesaler Tyre Trading International B.V. (T.T.I.) was declared insolvent by the Court of Rotterdam (Rechtbank Rotterdam) on 21 June 2022. According to the country’s central insolvency register, the appointed trustee for the case is Mr M Hoogendoorn.

5th July 2022/by Stephen

Magna Tyres: growth despite Covid

International News

Netherlands based, family-owned OTR tyre manufacturer Magna Tyres returned to the Tire Cologne show last month with a determined agenda to meet once more with their growing worldwide customer base.

Stephan van Leeuwen, Magna’s sales director (Original Equipment), with additional responsibility for the Italian, UK and Eire markets commented: “We have always considered international tyre shows as a strong priority to meet new companies and obtain new sales leads so being at a ‘live’ show’ once more is a very positive move forward again.”

9th June 2022/by Chris

VACO names new chairman

The VACO executive committee has nominated Ron van der Jagt to be the Dutch tyre and wheel industry association’s next chairman. Following approval by VACO members, van der Jagt will be appointed at a general meeting on 10 February and begin in the role on 1 April, taking over from Sybrand van Hulst, who has resigned after 12 years.

28th January 2022/by Stephen

Obituary: Peter van ‘t Hof

International News

Peter van ‘t Hof, founder of Dutch tyre wholesaler Tyre Trading International (TTI), passed away on 6 August 2021, aged 72. Van ‘t Hof founded the Numansdorp-based wholesale business in 1988, continuing a family connection to the tyre and automotive sector that dates back to 1924. He handed over management of TTI to son Peter-Alexander in 2006.

16th August 2021/by Stephen

Heuver to expand with new mounting centre in Hardenberg

International News

Heuver is to expand its operations with a new Mounting Centre in Hardenberg. The tyre wholesaler says the new centre will enhance its focus on logistical services, an area in which it says it has particularly grown in recent years. The company is offering truck, agricultural and earthmover tyre fitment and wheel assembly on site, as part of its expanding service offering. Heuver says the assembly service shows it offers more than just tyres, with the centre a “logical continuation of its service.” In addition to the best advice and the right tyre for each application, the company offers customers a huge range from its 57,000m2 warehouse.

29th July 2021/by Andrew