Truck Tyres
The UK’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its initial findings on two transition reviews into anti-dumping and countervailing measures on lorry and bus tyres imported from China. Based on evidence provided, the TRA has recommended that the new combined anti-dumping and countervailing duty rates range from £10.03 per tyre to £110.11 per tyre.
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to conduct an anti-dumping and countervailing duty sunset review on truck and bus tyres (TBR) imported from China. The review results show that Chinese tyre exports may harm the US industry again, and anti-dumping and countervailing duties should be continued.
Whether its rising costs, staff shortages, legal requirements or the climate crisis, Michelin reports that it will show how it is contributing to finding solutions at the forthcoming IAA Transportation expo in Hanover. Specifically, with Michelin Connected Mobility, Michelin will be presenting a comprehensive solution for holistic fleet management at Stand B26 in Hall 19/20.
During IAA Transportation 2024, Petlas will highlight Petlas’s “strategic focus on keeping up with industry technology and maintaining high standards of quality”.
As the logistics and transport industry becomes increasingly more competitive and challenging, Hankook is taking on the challenge with its expanded tyre portfolio for regional and long-haul vehicles with the addition of two new truck tyres suitable for both long-distance and regional transport. The Hankook SmartFlex AL51 for the steering axle and an all-position tyre and the new Hankook SmartFlex DL51 for the drive axle are specifically designed to meet these hybrid distance requirements.
ZC Rubber is launching three tyres from its Westlake Gen II truck range at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover – the WAM2, WSL2, and WDL2. According to the company, all three tyres exhibit “a substantial improvement in rolling resistance compared to their predecessors”. They are also and are certified with M+S (Mud and Snow) and 3PMS (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) ratings.
Giti Tire has launched the Giti GTR956 HD Combi Road, a trailer tyre for severe Heavy Duty (HD) regional applications. Initially available in 385/65R22.5 – with 265/70R19.5 planned for quarter four – the tyre is designed for rugged working sites, heavy loads, mountainous and winding roads, rough terrains and has limited off-road capacity.
In the U. S., J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., Bridgestone Americas and Kodiak Robotics, Inc., have celebrated an ongoing collaboration that has surpassed 50,000 autonomous long-haul trucking miles, incorporating Kodiak autonomous trucks to ship Bridgestone passenger car tyres between South Carolina and Dallas. Since launching in January, the autonomous route has been driven with no accidents and achieved 100 per cent on-time pick-up and delivery, according to the companies.
Following the re-introduction of Yokohama’s commercial vehicle tyre range into the UK market during the last year or so, followed by the appointment of RH Claydon as distributor in January 2024, the tyremaker is explaining why its products are “ideally suited to forward-thinking commercial truck and bus operators in the UK who are looking reduce their cost per mile”.
At the beginning of June, Sailun Europe presented not only new passenger car tyres from its EcoPoint3 ecosystem at The Tire Cologne but also provided an overview of its current truck tyre range. Highlights included the second generation of fuel-efficient truck tyres, the Fuel Pro SFL2, SDL2, and STL2. Additionally, the manufacturer showcased its mileage-optimised truck tyres, Transport Pro S and Pro D, along with the new city bus tyre, City Pro Z.
The IAA Transportation show will take place in Germany in less than two months’ time, and the exhibitor list includes many familiar names from the tyre industry. Two major manufacturers recently shared what they intend to highlight at the commercial vehicle, logistics and transportation trade fair.
Following on from the initial unveiling of its fifth generation Eco truck tyre line in April, Continental has confirmed that the new Conti Eco HS5 steer and Conti Eco HD5 drive tyres will soon replace the existing long-distance-focused Conti EcoPlus tyre and the Conti EcoRegional tyre for mixed distribution fleets in the UK market.
The Continental plant in Púchov, Slovakia recently achieved the distinction of becoming the company’s first truck tyre manufacturing facility to gain International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS credentials. Púchov is Continental’s third ISCC PLUS-certified production site, following the tyre plants in Lousado, Portugal, and Hefei, China. Anton Vatala, who is in charge of the plant, calls the certification “a sign of our commitment to both quality and sustainability.”
On 27 June 2024, Halfords Group plc reported preliminary unaudited financial results for the year ended 29 March 2024. In short, the well-known automotive retail business reports that sales were up, but pre-tax profits were down amidst ‘major restructuring of tyre supply chain’ in 2024, which is a reference to the sale of the Viking International business to Bond International during the period.
A first from Firestone – the brand has launched a winter truck tyre range and will begin rolling out products this month. Comprising the Firestone Roadhawk Winter Drive and Firestone Roadhawk Winter Steer, the line-up targets small to large European fleets seeking year-round reliability and reduced ownership costs.
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