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SmarTire to Provide TPMS to Spartan Motors

SmarTire Systems Inc. announced that Spartan Chassis, Inc, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. now offers SmarTire’s tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) as options for its fire truck and motorhome customers. Spartan currently has 36 models riding on its custom chassis and supplies 100 per cent of the custom motorhome chassis for Newmar, Travel Supreme and the American Division of Fleetwood. Spartan also manufactures fire truck chassis and features SmarTire’s products in its catalogue.

SmarTire President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Warkentin said: “We are pleased that Spartan has selected our SmartWave wireless sensing system to fulfil their TPMS requirements. Spartan’s decision supports our market research that owners of recreational vehicles, fire trucks, ambulance and emergency-rescue vehicles are beginning to demand TPMS.”

24th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Schrader Adds New TPMS Retrofit Kits

(Akron/Tire Review) Schrader Bridgeport International, Inc. has introduced two new AirAware TPMS retrofit kits. “The new retrofit kits allow TPMS to be installed on vehicles that are not equipped with OE TPMS,” said Schrader TPMS Project Manager David Weber. Weber said that Schrader’s new aftermarket TPMS kits monitor all four vehicle tyres, and detect underinflation of 25 per cent or higher.

21st November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Launches Transense CV TPMS

After several years of intensive research and development Michelin’s US R&D department and Honeywell, one of the world’s leading automotive technology suppliers, have announced the launch of the eTire II battery-less TPMS for commercial vehicles. The eTire II system is based on Transense’s surface acoustic wave (‘SAW’) technology, which Michelin licensed in 2001 for in- and on-tyre applications. The news follows intense market speculation about the nature of Michelin’s product release. Some reports even suggested the technology could later be transferred to passenger car tyres.

6th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin to Incorporate TPMS into Next-generation Truck Tyres

Michelin is to announce plans to incorporate Transense TPMS technology into its next generation of truck tyres at a press conference later this week. The news broke after a report in the Independent suggested that UK company Transense’s battery-less design would be used. There were also suggestions from industry insiders that Michelin may go further and announce the use of the system in car tyres as well.

30th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

New Tyre Pressure Sensor From Infineon

Infineon Technologies has introduced the SP35 Tyre Pressure Sensor, said to be the first device to incorporate all the major active functions of a wheel-mounted Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) module into a single package. The highly integrated device, which is mounted on a PCB (printed circuit board) with a battery and antenna to form a complete TPMS module, enables automotive industry suppliers to cost-effectively meet the requirements of U.S. safety regulations, and to address the growing worldwide demand for TPMS in new passenger cars and light trucks.

18th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

PCL To Launch Handheld Tyre Inflation Products At SEMA

UK-based company PCL received an excellent reception at last year’s SEMA show when it initiated its drive to conquer the US market. Since then, PCL’s high quality “Made in Sheffield” products for Tyre Inflation are becoming increasingly recognised internationally, backed up by excellent customer service and training. At SEMA 2006, visitors looking for swift and cost-effective solutions for tyre shops, garages, workshops, car dealerships, transportation companies, industrial applications, vehicle fleets and racing outfits can view a range of new and established tyre inflation products.

27th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Lear Corp and Transense Cooperate

Automotive supplier Lear Corp. has signed an agreement with Transense Technologies PLC to develop a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that does not require batteries and will comply with US federal regulations. Financial terms have not been disclosed.

25th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

TPMS Focus of TIA ‘Tires at Two’ Seminars

(Akron/Tire Review) TIA is keeping a tight focus on the tyre pressure monitoring system issue, and is using its Tires at Two seminars at the upcoming SEMA Show to help attendees better understand the technology and service of these units. In addition, TIA is again presenting its highly popular panel discussion “Successful Tire Dealers Share Their Secrets.” TIA’s Tires at Two seminars will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – Oct. 31-Nov. 2 – of this year’s SEMA Show.

14th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Another Contract for SmarTire

In the USA, SmarTire has been selected by ABC Companies to supply its SmartWave tyre pressure and temperature monitoring systems (TPMS) on the company’s Van Hool motorcoaches, for whom ABC is the exclusive US distributor. ABC is a leader in the sale and leasing of new and pre-owned highway coaches.

7th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Student Tyre Pressure Monitoring Concept Wins £5,000 Prize

A team of four students from Anglia Ruskin University beat nine other entries on 31 July to be declared the champion of i10 Innovators: The Business Plan Competition with a plan for a self powering tyre pressure monitoring system TPMS. Andrew Lyall, Carine Kruger, David Boardman and the absent Jan Vondras (currently working in America) made up the winning ‘Innoflate’ team. The former students met while completing their MBAs at the university in Cambridge. Their idea is to produce an innovative tyre pressure monitor called ‘AirCzecher’, which is named for the Czech-born Jan Vondras who had the initial idea.

11th August 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

TIA Announces 2006 Hall of Fame Inductees

(Akron/Tire Review) The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the members of the 2006 Tire Industry Hall of Fame. The new inductees are Jaques Bajer, president of Tire Systems Engineering Inc. and Armando Tornel Murillo, executive president at Empresas Tornel.

9th August 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

The Whys and RAV4s of Run-Flat Systems

Tyres & Accessories asked Bridgestone UK senior marketing analyst, Andy Dingley to explain why the company recently decided to advise Toyota RAV4 T180 diesel owners to go back to the showroom at tyre changing time. Bridgestone is keen to point out that there is no alternative motive attached to this move, just simple technological constraints. According to the Japanese manufacturer, the situation all comes down to the fact that the new RAV4 uses the Bridgestone Support Ring (BSR) run-flat system rather than a sidewall supported product.

2nd August 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

SmarTire OE on Bell Equipment Industrial and Construction Vehicles

Bell Equipment Limited has selected SmarTire’s SmartWave tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for installation on its industrial and construction equipment. Bell is a global South African supplier of heavy-duty equipment and articulated vehicles.

13th July 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Answers Rav4 Run-Flat Questions

Many tyre retailers will have heard grumblings within in the trade about Bridgestone’s decision to refer owners of the new Toyota Rav4 to Toyota dealership for replacement of its BSR tyres. Tyres & Accessories asked Bridgestone if the company could allay fears that this move signalled a shift towards favouring car dealerships as a distribution channel.

5th July 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

SmarTire to Provide TPMS For Fleetwood Motorhome

SmarTire Systems Inc. has announced that Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., one of the largest RV manufacturers in North America, will install SmarTire’s SmartWave (TM) tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) as standard equipment on its high-end Heritage line of American Coach brand motorhomes.

20th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors