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Maxam OTR and High Speed Crane Tyres to be Displayed at CITExpo

Produced by Mai (Shandong) Radial Tyre, a subsidiary of the Italian Mai Group, Maxam tyres boast an “advanced” range of all steel radial OTR products which play an important role in accelerating the group’s market development strategy, both in the local market and for global export. Mai (Shandong) Radial Tyre Company is headquartered in Shandong Province, China and says that it possesses a “technically-advanced radial tyre manufacturing plant with a highly skilled workforce.”

Mai has manufacturing plants in Asia and Europe, enabling the fast development of heavy duty, application-specific products for divergent markets. All its products are available through the Maxam dealer network. The company will be exhibiting the Maxam range in booth 2828.

14th July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Autopromotec: Monarch “Fully Confident” in Monaflex Vulcanising System

Monarch Vulcanising Systems was founded in 1961. Initially its main business was the installation of heavy mechanical equipment for the cement and steel industry, which included the installation of rubber linings in raw mills. From the experienced gained with industrial rubber, the company was drawn into the supply and installation of industrial rubber flooring. This led on naturally to the use of rubber for other applications.

10th July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Denman Tire Celebrates 90 Years in Business

Denman Tire is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. The Leavittsburg, Ohio, tyre company was founded in 1919 by Walter R. Denman and a plant was built near Warren, Ohio, in order to manufacture the then-new cord style tyre. Ninety years later, Denman produces a range of specialty tyres, covering motorsports to classic tyres to OTR tyres. (Tire Review/Akron)

10th July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Lassa: BRISA Partnership Supporting Distribution

Lassa was established in 1974 by the Sabanci Group, of one Turkey’s leading industrial conglomerates. In 1988 it significantly increased its capacity and product by becoming joint venture partners with the Bridgestone Corporation. This partnership forms the award-winning BRISA Corporation, enabling the Lassa brand to be supported by enormous resources and investment which, facilitates the production of a quality range of Lassa brand tyres.

Now one of Europe’s largest tyre producers, its integrated plant in Kentsa, Turkey covers over two million square metres and is equipped with state-of-the-art design and production technology and a revolutionary dedicated research and development centre. Customers are offered tyre products of superior quality sustained by outstanding service. BRISA supply Lassa tyres in over 50 countries worldwide through distributors who are specially selected for their location, logistics and experience. An extensive range of passenger tyres, high performance and winter ranges are manufactured, along with 4×4, rally, van and light truck, OTR and agricultural tyres.

8th July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

CITExpo “a Comprehensive Platform Serving the Tyre Industry”

CITExpo 2009 takes place at the Shanghai Everbright Convention and Exhibition Centre between 9 and 11 September. With much significance attached to numbers in the host nation, and nine considered the luckiest of all the single-digit numerals, September 9, 2009, or 09-09-09, is not only an easy date to remember, it is also a very fortuitous one. The organiser of the CITExpo exhibition in Shanghai, Reliable International Exhibition Services, certainly hopes this will prove to be the case, following a year in which the tyre business, like most global industries, has come under increased financial pressure. However, Wilko Fong – managing director of Reliable – told Tyres & Accessories that the worldwide slump has not overtly affected the running of the show.

“It is encouraging that our show has not been affected by the worldwide market shrinking demand,” he said. “At the same moment of last year, this year we have recorded 5 per cent increase in number of exhibitors and 10 per cent increase in sold space. There were 210 exhibitors registered before June 2008, and there are 225 exhibitors registered before June 2009. Also, some exhibitors are feeling that the market is gradually picking up from the bottom already.”

7th July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Tire Monitor System Gains Interest in OTR Tyre Market

Tire Monitor System, a OTR TPMS system developed by A M Bromley Limited, is now being distributed to the OTR/earthmover market in the UK via Earthmover Tyres (Wakefield) Limited. The device features a new Operator Interface Unit which is said to enhance performance to the retrofit OTR/earthmover tyre market by displaying tyre pressures and sound alarms for up to six wheels. The unit also has a real time log feature so data can be downloaded and analysed at a later date.

6th July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Magna Tyre Releases New E4 and 240 Tonne Products

In June Dutch company Magna Tyres launched its MA04 E4 tyre. Developed specifically for mining, quarry and construction applications, this product is intended for 40 – 100 tons nominal payload off-highway trucks in order to help them keep materials moving at high volume with lower costs per ton. According to Magna, the new MA04 is “reliable, durable, dependable” and features “an aggressive tread pattern to ensure maximum traction.”

The release of the MA04 follows the earlier launch of another project for even larger 240 ton rigid dump trucks. The Magna MR420 is designed to offer lower cost per hour, long tyre life and outstanding protection. The MR420 E4 pattern is already available in three major sizes: 40.00R57; 36.00R51; and 33.00R51.

2nd July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

BKT Promotes All-Steel Radial OTR Tyres

Balkrishna Tyre (BKT) launched its latest range of OTR radials, which are sub-branded Earthmax at the Intermat show in April. At present they are available in SR 30 pattern E3/L3 tyres in 25-inch rim diameter and are the first Indian produced all steel casing radial tyre for earthmover application. According to the company, the first phase BKT is to extend the product line up to 35-inch diameter tyres in various patterns with multiple compound options. BKT has also increased its existing industrial and construction tyre range, with expansion of its radial industrial tractor tyre segment and launch of AT 621 pattern tyres for Backhoe loaders with special cut resistance compound & lug geometry.

BKT boasts a comprehensive range of industrial, construction, material handling and earthmoving tyres from 8’ to 51-inch rim diameters covering wide applications including underground mining tyres and specialized port application tyres. Now having ventured into the Radial OTR BKT representatives believe the company is “all geared up to make in-roads and widening its penetration in servicing this market.”

2nd July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

More than Just Rubber

No other tyres are submitted to as much stress as those fitted on earthmovers. As a result retreading these tyres requires specific experience and solutions, especially with regards to the development of the most appropriate compounds and tread patterns, says leading tread rubber, machinery and retread manufacturer Marangoni.

Earthmover and off-the-road tyres require compounds that have high resistance to mechanical stress and atmospheric agents, so as to guarantee the required working life. In many cases cut resistant compounds are needed, but at the same time the compounds must feature low hysteresis/heat generation (two technologically opposing characteristics when obtained using standard materials and processes). Consequently new reinforcing agents with specific characteristics need to be added.

2nd July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

An Uphill Struggle?

Certain tyre industry players have suggested that the green shoots of recovery are already visible in the North American off-road and construction markets (see elsewhere in this feature for more on this) meaning recovery in some markets could begin as soon as this year. However, CECE (European Committee of Site Machinery Manufacturers Associations) figures show that the OE side of the business isn’t really expecting growth to return until 2011. According to the CECE, the machinery market peaked in 2007 with a record year, while 2008 – despite still being worth 30 billion euros across Europe – is characterised as “a crisis year.” Projections for 2009 suggest there will be a drop in orders of around 30 per cent on a European scale compared to the previous – some companies hit lows of 60 per cent in February 2009.

Now, you may be thinking that as far as the infrastructure/construction part of the OTR tyre business is concerned, much of the annual market volume is purchased through the replacement market. However, while these figures only relate directly to the original equipment part of the tyre business, the OEM business can also be seen as a barometer of confidence in the industry as a whole. After all, OEM sales are determined by general economic output and construction demand and if there is no construction work taking place, this will affect both OE and replacement tyre sales.

2nd July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

NDI UK: Any Brand at the Right Price

The relatively recent management changes at NDI UK, the UK division of Nordisk Daek Import A-S of Denmark, have led to the company refocusing on the trading policy that has worked so well for the group’s other international divisions – competing in all market sectors, including earthmover and OTR tyres. According to the company, NDI holds the position of being the largest tyre wholesaler in Scandinavia and can therefore act as a solid base for providing NDI UK with the ability to offer the UK market a multi-brand selection of earthmover and OTR tyres.

Based in Coseley, West Midlands, NDI UK consider themselves to be well positioned to provide a prompt and efficient delivery service throughout the UK. Managing director, Ian Smith commented: “The company prides itself on holding an extensive stockholding of both earthmover and OTR tyre patterns plus we have the added bonus of being able to draw on one of the largest stocks in Europe at our headquarter base in Denmark.

1st July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

EM and OTR Tyre Maintenance from Rema Tip Top

Rema Tip Top is promoting the company’s solutions for keeping EM and OTR (Off the Road) Tyres running smoothly for longer. According to company literature, Rema Tip Top can support your tyre maintenance requirements with first class repair and renewal products and certified installation training and guidance.

At the forefront of the range, Rema Tip Top radial and cross ply patches provide a durable repair system designed for the permanent repair on earthmover and OTR tyres. Rema Tip Top radial patches are made of high-strength rayon cord whilst the company’s cross ply patches are pre-cured patches with thermoset nylon cord – both types are designed to promote strength and flexibility for current and new-generation EM and OTR tyres. Radial and cross ply patches are suitable for hot or self-vulcanisation due to an integrated bonding layer optimised for use with Rema Tip Top accelerator cements or solutions.

1st July 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodway Anticipates a Profitable 2009

Following a net loss of Rm 12.8 million (£2.2 million) in 2008, Malaysia’s Goodway Integrated Industries anticipates returning into the black this year thanks to increasing demand and weaker raw material prices. Following the company’s annual general meeting on June 23, company CEO Tai Boon Wee told the Kuala Lumpur based Business Times that “yes, we will definitely see profit this year. Orders have been picking up since the second quarter of this year and our third quarter [performance] is showing better business and profit.”

In preparation for better times the retreader and compound supplier is placing an emphasis upon export market expansion – Brazil and Turkey are two locations named as upcoming recipients of extra attention.

26th June 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Where the Rubber Hits the [Off] Road

The word unique is arguably overused in the tyre business, however in the case of Michelin’s Almeria proving ground it is certainly appropriate. Situated in the south of Spain, Almeria is the largest purpose built EM/OTR test facility in the world, which means Michelin has free reign to put products such as the new XHA2 (see textbox) through all manner of torture in the name of product development. It also provides the valuable opportunity for discrete and detailed original equipment testing, something that vehicle manufacturers will clearly appreciate.

Michelin bought the 4,500-hectares of land the Almeria off-road tyre test facility is now built on in 1977. The site was chosen because it is one of the driest places in Europe with the express purpose of developing it into a centre of excellence for earthmover/off-the-road tyre developments. More than three decades after Michelin moved in, the latest generation of OTR tyres are tested on surfaces ranging from thick mud to sharp objects designed to literally stretch the company’s tyre treads to the limit. In total there are over 100 kilometres of track where automated long term testing “robots” circle various courses ad infinitum to measure durability. Throughout the site modern testing equipment is used on some of the newest and largest machines in the business. For example you can’t miss the fact that Michelin’s Almeria centre is home to the only CAT 797 currently operating in Europe.

25th June 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Emphasis on Quality at Samson Machinery

Most people haven’t heard of Sam Kiam, a company established in Taiwan some thirty-four years ago – but mention the name Samson Machinery, and it’s a different story entirely. Samson Machinery, founded by current company president Mr. Lin Kun Te in 1975, has been known by its current name since 1986, five years after it manufactured its first tyre building machine.

Today Samson Machinery supplies a full range of tyre building machinery suitable for both large and small tyre manufacturers in a range of market segments. The company’s main products include tyre building machines, band building machines, ply servicers, building drums & related accessories, tyre trimming machinery, green tyre splicing machines, curing presses, and horizontal ply auto cutting & splicing machines.

24th June 2009/by Tyrepress Editors