Pirelli has chosen the Reifen tyre show in Essen, Germany as the launch venue for the evolution of its :01 truck tyre range. The new R:01 II line is currently available in two versions, the FR:01 II steer axle fitment and the drive axle TR:01 II. Pirelli says both tyres feature a reinforced bead for better retreadability and a new compound formula that offers longer tyre life and better roadholding in a range of conditions.
Vipal Rubber will launch a second new product at Reifen 2014, joining its VL140 on Hall 10 Stand 10C32. The Brazilian retread components manufacturer will prepare for its country’s hosting of the World Cup by launching the VT190 tyre tread for highway cargo transportation. The tread has small and medium truck, minibus, pickup and light commercial vehicle applications.
While Point S used the 2012 Reifen show to announce the signing of partnership agreements in South Africa, Slovenia and Canada, at this year’s event the retail cooperatives will be reporting details of its consolidation strategy.
Toyo Tire Europe GmbH, President Naoki Gonsui, has announced that all of the company’s websites will be re-launched on 27 May the opening day of the Reifen 2014 exhibition. Visitors to theexhibition will be able to explore the new website from the Toyo Tires booth in hall three.
Buffing blade maker, B&J Rocket has announced that it is launching “Rocket Evo-Blades” at Reifen in Essen. The company refers to the launch as “an evolution”.
Software and data firm DriveRight reports that it will release a variety of new products including a new version of TyreFit (version 4.0) at the Reifen exhibition in Essen, Germany in a week’s time.
At Essen, DriveRight is to release the next version of TyreFit 4.0 which has a new integrated search for tyre product data including images and label information. A new wheel database with multiple search functions as well as TPMS data in the vehicle database is also included in this one tool.
‘Focus on Europe’ will be Kenda’s motto when the Taiwanese tyre manufacturer Kenda makes its debut appearance at Reifen 2014 in Essen in May. Kenda will present its current European portfolio and its first product development for the European market to trade visitors in the manufacturer’s hall (Hall 3, Stand 3A40).
Atturo Tire will again be exhibiting at the Reifen show in Essen Germany. During the exhibition, Atturo will show new products and new sizes in support of existing dealers as well as to attract new distributors for additional markets. According to the company, the brand is focused on producing high quality tyres for SUV, crossover and 4×4 fitments with production in Taiwan and Thailand.
In addition to bringing its full line-up of new and retreaded truck and bus tyres to Reifen 2014, Bridgestone will show off its brand new range of Bridgestone-brand agricultural tyres for the first time ever. The company says all 550m2 of its two-storey booth will be used to showcase its full range of commercial products, including those of subsidiary brands Firestone, Bandag and Protread.
At this month’s Reifen 2014 show in Essen, Germany, Hankook Tire will occupy more than 300 square metres of exhibition space at in Hall 3.0 (stand 3A32). At this, the 11th occasion the tyre maker has exhibited at the trade fair, Hankook will display an extended UHP line-up and will highlight its recent original equipment segment activities.
Later this month Yokohama Rubber will showcase its latest technologies and products at the Reifen 2014 exhibition on a stand (Hall 3, booth 3A18) featuring both market-ready and concept products.
Infinity Tyres has announced that its Reifen 2014 stand will feature four new passenger car tyres, including an SUV tyre in high performance sizes and a studded winter tyre. The new tyres will join the Ecomax and Ecosis PCR tyres launched in 2013 as products focused on the performance characteristics demanded on the European market. Infinity will display all of its products on Stand 3C10 at Messe Essen.
GT Radial’s latest commercial tyre all-rounder will receive its European show debut at Reifen 2014, with two new products to be unveiled. The GSR225 Combi Road multi-usage tyre has specially developed tread and base compounds to improve mileage and a wider tread pattern to deliver improved handling and extra resistance to tearing and curbing, making it appropriate for a wide variety of regional and long-haul vehicles. GT Radial products will be exhibited on Hall 3, stand B16.
Following the news of two new commercial vehicle tyre releases and another European show debut at Reifen 2014, GT Radial has announced that it will complete its new product line-up with a van and a car tyre too. Designed for the growing heavy duty, high speed van market, GT Radial will officially launch the Maxmiler Pro in Essen while revealing their new PCR tyre, designed for “all-round, premium comfort”.
Prior to its presence at Reifen 2014, BKT will partner with Italian market distributor Industrial Gomme at Samoter 2014, the triennial international exhibition for earthmoving and construction vehicles that this year takes place in Verona from 8 to 11 May. At their joint stand, the two companies will showcase products from the BKT industrial range, including the Loader Special (L5) and Earthmax SR 30 and SR 45 and AS.
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