Continental’s TrueContact has been voted a winner at the New Products Showcase Awards during this year’s SEMA show. The TrueContact took first place ahead of the Cooper Discoverer SRX and Nitto EXO Grappler AWT in the ‘Tire and Related Product’ category. The awards finalists in 16 categories were selected from nearly 2,000 new products.
Hercules Tire launched the new Hercules H-704 closed shoulder deep drive truck tyre at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Designed to handle demanding long-haul applications, the H-704 offers a heavy-duty all-steel casing, a 30/32 inch tread and a solid shoulder to resist irregular wear.
Reifen China’s 2014 edition will take place on 3-5 December at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre on December 3 – 5, 2014. On the occasion of the eighth edition of the international meeting place for the sector, Messe Essen and the China United Rubber Corporation (CURC) are expecting around 120 exhibitors from numerous nations. Many of the biggest names in the Chinese tyre industry will be present, and the organisers have particularly emphasised the manufacturing backbone of the show; with around 45 percent of the exhibitors originating from the producing industries, “Reifen China will be a manufacturers’ fair”. The organisers are expecting a total of around 15,000 visitors to both trade fairs.
Automechanika Shanghai’s organisers (Messe Frankfurt) report that the auto parts show is concentrating its efforts on providing an “outstanding” and “insightful” event this year. Scheduled to take place from 9 – 12 December at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in China, the fair is described as the world’s second largest Automechanika. It focuses on automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services, by providing a comprehensive showcase on the future of automotive after-service development in the region.
One company that Tyres & Accessories met for the first time at Brityrex was Tri-Ace tyres, a Chinese contract manufacturer focusing on the Tri-Ace, Black Bear and Mark Ma brands. The company’s products extend across the passenger car, ultra-high performance, trailer and light truck segments.
After three and a half years of selling the Dynacargo range in the US, Canada and Mexico, Interstate launched this truck brand in Europe at the Essen show in Germany in May. Back then it was one of a number of new ranges launched across the continent. During October’s Brityrex, Interstate gave Dyncargo its UK-specific debut and this time the truck tyre products were the company’s central focus.
Although only a concept at present and “still some way off” from its commercial release, Mitas holds high hopes for the PneuTrac, a product it says combines the best of both worlds in traditional pneumatic tyres and rubber tracks. The Czech Republic-based tyre maker is carrying out intensive tests on a prototype PneuTrac fitted to an 18-inch rim, has begun dynamic testing using a 38-inch fitment and is planning to test a new, third size. Mitas says it will announce its plans for PneuTrac at the EIMA agricultural exhibition in Bologna, Italy at a press conference scheduled for 13 November.
Treadsetters (Part of the TIA Group) won the best stand award at this year’s Brityrex 2014 Show. Having gone with the primary objective of promoting the company’s high tyre and wheel brands, winning the award was described as an “unexpected bonus”.
The IAAF Annual Conference, which takes place on 4 December at ICC Birmingham, will tackle all the major issues affecting the automotive aftermarket including eCall, parts type approval and internet parts.
The conference theme of ‘Change, Challenge, Opportunity – gearing up for the future’ will provide IAAF members with commentary and analysis on issues affecting their businesses.
The organizers of Autopromotec 2015, the automotive equipment and aftermarket show to be held at the Bologna Trade Fair Center 20–24 May 2015, have reported a “remarkable” increase in exhibitor demand. According to the organizing company Promotec Spa, space in the halls devoted to lifting equipment, tyres and tyre equipment has already sold out, long before the official deadline of 31 October. Promotec also reports that there has been a “very positive” response from the hall devoted to spare parts.
Early next month Euro Bus Expo 2014 is coming to the NEC Birmingham, and GT Radial will attend the show as an exhibitor for the first time. A range of products aimed at the passenger transport segment will be on display at the GT Radial stand, with the GSR225 Combi Road and GAU861 all-position urban city-bus tyres heading a comprehensive portfolio.
Show organisers are hailing the 2014 Latin Auto Parts Expo (held at the ATLAPA Convention Center, Panama, Republic of Panama) was a huge success with NEARLY 200 quality exhibitors and approximately 3,200 qualified visitors from over 60 countries.
Autoparts Garage Equipment has successfully held its largest ever trade event in the midlands, with more than 400 technicians in attendance.
Taking place at GTG Wolverhampton, garage owners, mechanics and apprentices flocked to the event, which featured more than 40 suppliers of tools, garage equipment and diagnostics.
Brityrex 2014, which runs till Thursday, opened at Event City in Manchester today. Key announcements from today include the launch of a new Aeolus partner incentive at KRT, Interstate launched a new truck tyre brand (Dynacargo) and more.
Mark down 7 to 9 October 2014 in your diary – ECI International, the organiser behind the UK’s only dedicated tyre industry trade show, gives word that Brityrex 2014 will be held on these three days. Brityrex returns to Manchester’s EventCity, where it was held in 2012. EventCity offers 28,000 square metres of space, extensive free […]
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