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Nexion introduces new Corghi tyre changer

The Nexion Group’s Corghi brand has introduced its new tyre changer line, named Master Code. Corghi explains the name was chosen “to recall that Corghi has the tyre changer evolution in its DNA”. Master Code was presented in Bologna at Autompromotec 2011, as a worldwide preview, and the company was encouraged by the interest shown by attendees. It will next be exhibited in Paris at Equip’auto and in Las Vegas’s SEMA show, the latter being its North American debut .

22nd July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Sivik 3D balancers “providing extremely positive feedback”

Relative newcomer to international tyre and automotive servicing machinery Sivik has a comprehensive range of quality products that has seen exports increase, first from its Siberian home and now from its Slovakian sales office, as export manager Nikolay Valov told Tyres & Accessories in Bologna: “It was around six years ago that our marketing strategy was broadened, initially to develop sales in traditional Eastern bloc countries, but gradually this evolved to include several countries in Western Europe and beyond.

1st July 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Hofmann urges fitters to seize high performance “opportunity”

Chris Behan, Hofmann’s general manager, argues that investing in the right garage equipment can help tyre shops make the most of the high performance market: “There’s no doubt that the high performance market presents an excellent business opportunity, providing workshops are properly equipped and technicians are effectively trained to handle high performance tyre safely and confidently. After all, we’ve all heard horror stories about damage caused to expensive large diameter wheel rims or tyre pressure sensors when changing high performance tyres, which have cost businesses money and harmed their reputations, let alone the confidence of tyre fitters.”

16th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Corghi opens lifting equipment school

At Autopromotec Corghi officially announced the opening of the firm’s new school for lifting equipment at the company's plant in Prato di Correggio. The school occupies an area of 2000 square metres where the complete new lift range is on display.

"The school is just one of the steps we have taken as a group to meet the target we set ourselves; to become a leading player in the lifting equipment sector," Cinzia Corghi told Tyres & Accessories. She went on to say that; "To achieve this goal, in the last two years we have taken several opportunities that have presented themselves, which have provided the highly skilled professionals at Corghi with the opportunity to innovate and develop exciting technologies and production methods in order to expand our range of lifting equipment."

14th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Corghi gaining ground in China

During last month’s 55th China International Trade Fair for Auto-Aftermarket (Automaintech), in Beijing, Corghi’s Artiglio 50 was awarded the best tyre changer exhibited at the show. Automaintech is the most important exhibition in China for Automotive Service Equipment and Corghi participated with its own stand, showing its most technologically advanced machines.

7th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

New tyre changer from Trade Group

Garage equipment specialist The Trade Group, who are a main distributor for leading wheelcare company Hofmann Megaplan, successfully launched their new, high specification Trademaster T2520 Fully Automatic Tyre Changer, at the recent Harrogate MechanEx equipment exhibition. They are confident their range of wheelcare products is now suitable not only for the smallest garage but right up to the largest tyre shop, fast fit or even CV workshop.

7th June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Corghi looking to expand into Brazil and China

In pursuit of the Italian garage equipment brand’s international intentions, Corghi has released details of the development strategy the firm is pursuing. According to Corghi representatives, the plan centres on so-called BRIC markets (Brazil, Russia, India and China) as the main guideline for growth. And for this reason the company reports it is making “significant investment in both the manufacturing and commercial side” of the business, investments that are said to be “already starting to bear fruit.”

1st June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Howzat! Pro-Align appoints former county cricketer

Pro-Align has added David Haydon as the latest recruit to join its wheel alignment sales team, as field sales executive in the South West. According to the company, both Pro-Align and Haydon are “bowled over” that the ex-county cricketer has brought his proven sales track record to the wheel alignment business.

11th May 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyres & Accessories December 2010

December's Tyres & Accessories magazine is now available online. Subscribers can virtually view all the pages of our Year in Review issue by clicking more below. The December edition also contains features on the Equipment and
Consumables part of the business and the Reifen China 2010 exhibition that was held at the end of last year in Shanghai.

14th January 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Beissbarth 2011 Range Includes 3 New Changers; 2 New Wheel Balancers

Based on the principles of the need for quick and efficient tyre servicing, especially in the peak seasons of spring and autumn; the variety of staff experience used in workshops to deal with the high turnover and any customer inquires; and the ability to deal with increasingly popular runflat and ultra high performance tyres, Beissbarth says that the market is now placing increased quality demands on the tyre fitting process. At Automechanika in Frankfurt, the company showcased three new tyre changers and two new balancers for tyre service and contracted workshops, which it says fulfil all of the requirements for quick and easy tyre service. All three changers are certified for fitting RFT and UHP tyres by the Trade Association of the German Rubber Industry (WDK).

9th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Hofmann Megaplan Gives Away Changer, Moves, Fits Winter Tyres

Hofmann Megaplan has given away one of its megamount Smart lever-less tyre changers to Mill Tyres of Boston, Lincolnshire, the latter having won the company’s Brityrex 2010 prize-draw. The Smart can handle rims up to 30” in diameter, and is specifically targeted at “tough rim and tyre combinations”, including runflats, according to Hofmann Megaplan.

9th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-on Equipment Courting Entry-Level Market with New Balancer and Changer

Snap-on Equipment has recently introduced new entry-level tyre changers and wheel balancers, which it believes will help workshops access greater wheel service revenue. Available under the Hofmann and John Bean brands, Snap-on offers offer a two-year warranty on the machines, which it says are “robustly built”. Installation and training are also provided as standard. Chris Behan, general manager, Snap-on Equipment, comments: “Our new entry-level tyre changers and wheel balancers are ideal for workshops seeking to expand their business into the tyre market, without compromising on quality or technology.”

9th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Match-mounting “Removes Unwanted Vibrations”: Pro-Align

Leading wheel alignment and wheel service equipment specialist Pro-Align is offering an advanced wheel balancer and tyre changer combination designed to solve the most difficult wheel vibration issues. “The majority of difficult vibration issues occur as a result of stiff spots within the tyre wall,” explains Paul Beaurain, managing director, Pro-Align. “These variations mean the tyre does not roll in a uniform manner and vibrations occur. However, as the stiff spots can only be detected under load, they cannot be identified on traditional wheel balancers. This means technicians rely on luck rather than correct diagnosis to solve issues.”

9th December 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre Bay Direct Adds to Exclusive Portfolio

Tyre Bay Direct aims to be a one stop shop for all tyre fitting and consumable needs. The company reports the stocking of a complete range of valves, including exclusive customised valves available printed with a company’s details, plus balancing weights, repair materials, workshop tools, tyre changers and wheel balancers as well as other garage equipment. Much of the range on offer is exclusive to Tyre Bay Direct, the company adds.

26th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

PCL: ‘Nitrogen Is The Future Of Tyre Inflation’

PCL has reported that exchanging Nitrogen for Air is set to be the biggest growth area for tyre inflation, according to feedback from visitors to Brityrex 2010. According to the company, N2 inflation was the talk of the show, with “huge interest” in PCL’s Nitrogen range, and tyreshop managers impressed with product features such as the in-built inflator’s ‘purge’ function – which competitors apparently can’t match.

16th November 2010/by Tyrepress Editors