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Hankook Lands OE Contract with International Truck

(Akron/Tire Review) Hankook Tire Co. announced it has entered into an agreement to supply OE tyres to International Truck and Engine Corp. As part of the agreement, Hankook will provide steer and drive position tyres for International’s CF Series trucks, 4000 Series tractors and IC bus equipment. The tyres to be supplied include: AH06 and AH11 all-position, DH01 drive, AH12 medium distance all-position, Z35A deep tread super traction, and DL01 long haul drive tyres.

Delivery of the tyres to International began in the third and fourth quarters of 2005, Hankook said, adding that it plans to increase its truck tyre production in Korea to meet the requirements of the OE agreement.

28th March 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Appoints Farm and Earthmover Specialist

Goodyear Dunlop Tyres UK Ltd has announced the appointment of Stuart Starrs as Farm and Earthmover Tyre Specialist for Scotland. Stuart brings 20 years farm experience to the team reporting directly to Andy Morris, director of Off-The-Road tyres and will focus on developing contacts throughout Scotland co-ordinating promotions and sales as well as resolving any technical queries that may arise.

He joins the company from Coventry-based tractor manufacturer AGCO, manufacturers of Massey Ferguson, Fendt and Challenger tractors for the European market. Here Stuart was area sales manager for England selling tractors to dealers throughout the territory as well as conducting field demonstrations and providing technical support.

8th February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

CGS Promotes Semperit Brand

At the end of 2005 CGS Tyres launched its new SuperVolumeTyre (SVT) – an innovation designed to serve demanding machinery, according to the company. But it didn’t stop there. At the same time CGS launched the Semperit agricultural brand, effectively re-branding its Uniroyal line, while also releasing its 2006/2007 databook.

CGS also introduced its new Semperit agricultural tyre brand in November, during the Agritechnica exhibition in Hanover. The move amounts to the re-branding of its Uniroyal products under the Semperit moniker. According to CGS, this brand is characterised in particular by an excellent price/performance ratio.
Unlike the Continental brand, Semperit will be marketed exclusively through selected distributors in Western Europe. For farmers and contractors in the British Isles this means RH Claydon in Great Britain and Phillip White Tyres and Donnegal Tyres in Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. Accompanying the launch, CGS has created modern new advertising concepts, which are said to allude to the Semperit passenger car range.

CGS will offer Semperit cross-ply and radial tyres. By offering a “large dimension range,” the company says the brand represents an alternative to other competitors in the quality segment. The Cultor-S (standard radial tyres) and Cultor-70 (70 per cent radial wide base tyres) were also presented at Agritechnica.

Speaking with CGS’ UK commercial managing director, Andrew Mabin, reveals that the company is in the process of negotiating OE fitments with a number of well-known machinery manufacturers, which could be finalised in the early part of 2006.

As far as the GB distributor, RH Claydon is concerned the introduction of the Semperit brand is good news. “Semperit is a good name, its an exciting brand to bring back into the market,” commented RH Claydon’s Dick Anderson.

When asked how he thought customers would respond to the brand name change, he added: “We had excellent sales with Uniroyal and we expect the same with the Semperit.” Tyres & Accessories learnt that there may be one or two minor alterations to the product range, but generally the transition is expected to be smooth with most of the changes taking place with cross-ply fitments. According to Andrew Mabin six Semperit sizes are already available with another scheduled for a January 2006 release.

For its part RH Claydon intends to promote the brand through the production of new Semperit brochure and show exposure, starting with January’s LAMMA show in Newark.

In order to explain the reasoning behind CGS’ decision to re-brand its Uniroyal products, the recent history of the company has to be examined. CGS Tyres develops, produces and markets its own brand Mitas agricultural tyres, as well as the licensed Continental, Barum, Semperit and Euzkadi brands. The company licences these brands on a “long term basis”, as it did with Uniroyal until recently.

When CGS bought Continental AG’s agricultural division in November 2004, the licensed brands came with it. However, now the time has come for the company to launch the Semperit brand. CGS says it will offer “excellent price/performance ratio” products under the Semperit name.

The broader CGS Tyres business unit makes a wide range of products – from the lawnmower to combine harvester tyres. CGS Tyres is active in 11 international locations and contributes to approximately 40 per cent of the total turnover of the larger CGS-Group. These sales are said to make CGS Tyres the second-largest manufacturer of agricultural tyres in Europe, Behind Michelin.

CGS agricultural products are manufactured at its Czech factories in Otrokovice, Zlin and Prague. The Otrokovice plant specialises in the production of radial drive wheel tyres. Radial tyre production there represents 80 per cent of total output. With the addition of two further production plants, CGS Tyres expects to be able to expand capacity to approximately 500,000 units in the coming years.

3rd February 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

New R9000 Evolution Sizes

Firestone’s flagship high-speed tractor tyre – the R9000 Evolution (launched in March 2002) now has two more sizes in the range. Initially launched in the popular 540/65 R30 size, it was joined by 440/65 R 24, 440/65 R 28, 540/65 R 34 and 600/65 R 34 early in 2005. There is now a 540/65R34 and a high speed version of the biggest size, 650/65R38. These have been launched to accommodate the new 248 hp Fastrac8250. Rarely for a Fastrac, that means there are smaller tyres on the front, like a conventional tractor. The new JCB is capable of lifting 10,000 kilograms on the rear linkage. The larger tyre sizes are said to allow for an increased load rating whilst minimising soil compaction thanks to the larger footprint.

17th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Alliance Launches New Tread Pattern

Israel-based agricultural tyre manufacturer, Alliance, has released a new tread pattern and tyre size. The new 358 drive tyre tread pattern is characterised by strong lugs for heavy-duty services on medium HP agricultural tractors and implements. According to the company, the triple angled lugs deliver smooth ride in the field and on the road. The tyre’s “strong nylon diagonal carcass” is said to guard against mechanical failures and moisture deterioration. The new 358 is available in size 15.5 – 38.

10th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Ag Market Moves Towards Low Profile

Tyre manufacturer Firestone has reported that more farmers are demanding 65 series tyres, instead of 70 series or standard 85 series. Tyres & Accessories magazine asked to Barry Coleman, Firestone’s marketing manager about the swing.

9th December 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

CGS Promotes Semperit Brand

At the end of 2005 CGS Tyres launched its new SuperVolumeTyre (SVT) – an innovation designed to serve demanding machinery, according to the company. But it didn’t stop there. At the same time CGS launched the Semperit agricultural brand, effectively re-branding its Uniroyal line, while also releasing its 2006/2007 databook.

9th December 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental Agricultural Presents SuperVolumeTyres

Continental agricultural tyres has presented a new tyre concept at Agritechnica. According to the company, the SuperVolumeTyre is an innovation aimed at more demanding machinery. “SuperVolumeTyre: We designate tyres with this name which have a larger volume than standard tyres” explains Ralf Krieger, manager of research and development for Continental agricultural tyres. “The larger volume is achieved through a larger tyre width or a smaller rim diameter with the same tyre diameter,” he added.

9th November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Vredestein Launches Traxion85

Vredestein has launched a new agricultural tyre, which it describes as “the new standard for modern medium-class tractors.” The Traxion85 represents the latest stage of development of the company’s Traxion+ series, which has been on the market since 1997. The new tyre is available in 14 sizes.

29th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Vredestein Launches Traxion85

Vredestein has announced a new addition to its range of tractor tyres. According to the company, the new Traxion85 represents the standard for modern medium-class tractors. Following the success of its Traxion+ extra wide 65 and 70 series products, Vredestein has developed the Traxion85 as a successor to the well-known Tractor Super Grip.

The design of the Traxion85 has the same roots as the Traxion+, which has been used in agriculture since 1997. With this popular tyre Vredestein has realized a fast-growing share of the market in virtually every country in Europe. Visitors to the SIMA international agricultural fair in Paris in the spring of this year got a first glimpse of the new Traxion85, which is available in 14 sizes:

26th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Ryan Transport Endorses Bandag

Ryan Transport of Cardiff, Wales, is a mid-sized general haulage company, whose fleet consists of 10 tractors, 30 trailers and five rigid trucks.

The company is enthusiastic about Bandag retreading and services, having fitted the tyres consistently over the past decade. All its
wheel positions behind the steer axle are fitted with Bandag tyre products:
• BDE (E) on all rigid truck drive axles
• BDE1 (E) on all tractor unit drive axles
• B164(E) and BWBT (E) on all trailer wheel positions

22nd September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Blimps Raise Hurricane Relief Efforts

Goodyear is to use its fleet of airships to encourage donations in support of the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The only airships with electronic day and night signs, the blimps will use their signs to promote fund-raising efforts from the American public.

Chuck Sinclair, senior vice president of global communications for Goodyear commented: “We talked about the possibility of flying signs over the affected areas, however it was agreed that the best way to offer immediate support is through an awareness campaign to alert the public where donations can be made. We recognise the relief efforts will go on for months, and we pledge our resources in support of these efforts as a way to keep the American public focused on the needs.”

5th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

4×4 Market Shows No Sign of Tiring

According to Cooper Tires 4×4 tyre sales have increased by a staggering 151 per cent in the last five years. In 2004, there were 1.25 million 4×4 tyres sold throughout the UK, a jump from 825,000 in 2000.

Factors such as 4×4 fashions and the increasing number of “Chelsea tractors” in town and city centers are thought to have influenced this growth. Other trends such as the replacement of standard manufacturer fitted wheels and tyres with larger sizes are also affecting the market.

17th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Kor-Chem Buys PneumaSeal Line

(Akron/Tire Review) Atlanta-based specialty chemical producer Kor-Chem Inc. has acquired the PneumaSeal tyre sealant business from Pennsylvania-based Pneumateck Industries Inc. for an undisclosed amount of cash.

PneumaSeal is currently distributed internationally to prevent flat tyres in automobiles, ATVs, go-karts, golf carts, pick-up trucks, lawn mowers, tractors, boat trailers, construction vehicles, motorcycles and wheelbarrows, according to Kor-Chem, which said it will now offer PneumaSeal and its companion products, along with its’ complete automotive care line.

15th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Belshina Continues Tyre Line-Up Modernisation

Belarusian tyre manufacturer, Belshina, is in the process of modernising its truck tyre line-up. According to company reports, there are three new patterns of tubeless, all-steel radial truck tyres out on the market that have been manufactured with new tyre building machines supplied by Matador Machinery.
The “Bel-96” model will be available in 235/75 R 17.5, with the “Bel-118” in 295/80 R 22.5 and “Bel-108” in 275/70 R 22.5

The Republic of Belarus is well-known all over the world as a large producer of mining trucks, tractors and other farm machines. Belshina, or Belarus Tyre Works as it is sometimes called, is the chief supplier of tyres for these machines. Belshina produces over 180 tyre sizes for cars, trucks, mining trucks, road-building machines, electrical vehicles, tractors and farm machines and over 90 per cent of its tyres are radial. There are more than 14,000 workers employed in the factory.

28th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors