At November’s EIMA 2024 show in Italy, BKT launched four new products that it “designed and engineered to meet the increasingly complex needs of modern agriculture.” The off-highway tyre specialist comments that “efficiency and productivity” were the “driving force” behind the research and development process involved in bringing these tyres to market.
Liqui Moly USA will participate at this year’s SEMA (Las Vegas Convention Center; Central Hall, booth 23619; 5-8 November) and AAPEX (Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum Las Vegas; Main Hall, booth #A3438; 5-7 November) in Las Vegas. The renowned lubricant specialist will showcase its automotive products in two themed booths.
Indian agricultural tyre specialist BKT will exhibit at EIMA, a leading international exhibition for agricultural machinery in Bologna, Italy from 6-10 November, 2024. The Indian multinational said its display would include events, experiences, and product launches for the agro-mechanical industry. BKT has a large exhibition area of more than 600sqm at stand B1 in hall 36.
Specialist supplier Pichler Tools is set to exhibit its latest range of workshop solutions at The Aftermarket Event on 2–3 October at Farnborough International. Visitors to the Pichler stand will see cutting-edge workshop solutions, with live demonstrations and expert advice on finding the right tool for the job.
WAI Europe will exhibit its ranges of auto electrical solutions at Automechanika Frankfurt (10-14 September 2024; Messe Frankfurt, Stand E22 in Hall 3.0), as it continues to pursue growth after strategic developments under the UK and EU umbrella. WAI will display its rotating electrics range, window regulators, wiper motors, ignition products and engine management products – along with its EV charging cables and portable charging solutions.
The organisers of TyreXpo Asia are warning that exhibitor space is getting limited for the 12-14 March 2025 event in Singapore (Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre). Informa Markets will follow up its 2024 Show in Bangkok and last year’s international tyre market exhibition in Singapore in Halls D-F, rather than A-C, creating an additional 3,000 sqm of exhibition space, a move it says it made “due to high demand.”
Leading aftermarket emissions products supplier BM Catalysts will exhibit at Automechanika Frankfurt (10-14 September, Hall 3.0, Stand E30 at Messe Frankfurt), supporting a period of European growth. The company said it will highlight its latest range addition, Gasoline Particulate Filters (GPFs), reflecting the company’s dedication to enhancing its offering to meet changing market demands.
The organisers of Hillhead 2024 say the construction, mining and recycling show was its “most visited… ever.” In total there were 26,626 visits over the three days, which was eight per cent higher than 2022, with nearly 10,800 people on site on the middle Wednesday making 26 June the show’s busiest single day in its history. Hillhead added that visitors “spent more time at the show than ever before.”
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024, hosted by the NEC Birmingham, enjoyed a “significant increase” in visitors versus its inaugural edition in 2022, according to organisers. The two-day show welcomed 5,125 industry professionals, largely garage and workshop owners, technicians, and bodyshop experts on 5-6 June. Focusing on the latest training, technology and tools for the UK aftermarket, organisers said the significant transformations in the sector make the event an attractive proposition. The event offers interactive exhibitions, live demonstrations, and workshops, including 100-plus hours of seminars led by more than 80 industry experts, covering topics such as engine fault diagnostics, MOT, diesel, ADAS, and more.
BKT will display a wide range of its most popular tyres for the agricultural, agro-industrial, earthmoving, industrial and construction sectors at The Tire Cologne. Among the top products on display at BKT’s booth B030-C039, visitors will be able to view the new Powertrailer SR 331 trailer and tanker tyre; the Agrimaxfactor 70 series tyre and Agrimax V-Flecto very high flexion tyre for tractors; the new Forestland and Forestmax forestry tyres; the Portmax PM 90 industrial handling tyre; the FL 695 industrial trailer tyre; and the Earthmax SR 45 M all steel radial OTR tyre for rigid dump trucks. These tyres will be on display in a 357 sqm exhibition area, centrally located within Hall 6.1. For three days, BKT hopes its booth (B030-C039) will be a meeting point for visitors to discover the brand’s advanced technical solutions, talking directly to the BKT experts.
Tyrexpo Asia 2024 in Bangkok attracted more than 4,000 attendees, with 92 exhibitors and over 150 tyre and accessory product buyers hailing from 72 countries. The attendees encompass a mixture of distributors, retailers, importers, logistic distribution, transportation and supply chain companies. It was the first dedicated Tyre & Accessories Equipment show staged in Thailand, by the event organisers, Informa Markets. The event was jointly opened by guest of honour, Captain Thammannt Prompau – minister of agriculture & cooperatives Thailand, Nakorn Tangavirapal – governor of the Rubber Authority of Thailand and Patrapee Chinachoti – co-chairman of Informa Markets Thailand.
Prometeon Tyre Group will hand a UK debut to its first Prometeon-branded premium tyres at this year’s Road Transport Expo (Hall 2A, Stand GR38 at NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire; 4-6 June 2024). Ali Yilmaz, Prometeon managing director UK, Ireland and Nordics, comments: “RTX 2024 is the perfect platform for the UK debut of the first of our new Prometeon-branded premium tyres. We are proud of our heritage and the evolution to Prometeon-branded products is an historical moment for the Group.”
Available now as an e-paper for subscribers to Tyrepress, Tyres & Accessories previews The Tire Cologne 2024 – Europe’s largest tyre business expo – and the fleet tyre market. As well as these special features, the issue details the UK’s approval of red lights for roadside workers, analysis of a potential buyer for Goodyear’s OTR tyre division, and a visit to Goodyear’s new simulation centre. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription. Tyre professionals can take advantage of the current Tyrepress Membership offer, helping to drive business online and stay informed with the industry’s leading magazine and websites.
Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2024, hosted by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, is set to receive a dose of laughter and entertainment as the talented comedian Justin Moorhouse joins the prestigious event as the guest entertainer.
The 14th GuangRao Rubber Tire and Automotive Accessory Exhibition (GRTAE) opened in Dongying City, GuangRao County, Shandong Province, China today. First impressions and the facts released by organisers during the official launch conference, which also included speeches from local officials responsible for the leadership of relevant civic departments, there are some 550 exhibitors here presenting their tyre-related latest offerings to as many as 80,000 visitors.essions and the facts released by organisers during the official launch conference, which also included speeches from local officials responsible for the leadership of relevant civic departments, there are some 550 exhibitors here presenting their tyre-related latest offerings to as many as 80,000 visitors.
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