Oxair Gas Systems, a leading manufacturer of advanced gas processing equipment, is aim to revolutionise the tyre industry by providing onsite nitrogen generation solutions that “not only improve tyre performance but also support sustainable recycling practices”.
Ring Automotive has launched a new range of tyre inflators, the UltraInflate series. These new products join a tyre care portfolio that Ring Automotive has built up over the past two decades, a range of more than 25 items that today includes inflators, gauges and sealant.
Ring Automotive entered the tyre care market 20 years ago and has been aiming to dominate tyre care space since. Ring’s tyre care range consists of more than 25 products, including tyre inflators, footpumps, pressure gauges and sealant with many multi award winners among them.
One such product that has won multiple awards – including Expert Reviews and IAAF’s Highly Commended Product of the Year – is Ring’s cordless digital tyre inflator (RTC4000), a high quality, compact, yet powerful cordless tyre inflator that can be used for cars and motorcycles. Unlike the many cordless tyre inflators on the market that can only top up one or two tyres at a time till the battery goes flat, the RTC4000 can easily inflate four tyres, each by more than 10 psi and has a battery capacity that will even inflate a tyre from flat. It is also easily chargeable via a USB Type C or 12V DC cable and inflates tyres quickly.
This coming May, the team at PCL in Sheffield will commemorate the 80th anniversary of a significant event. For on 6 May 1945 – just hours before Germany signed the surrender document that marked the end of World War 2 in Europe – the inflation specialist finalised the design for the original Vertex Tyre Inflator, a unit better known as the MK2. PCL is celebrating 80 years of handheld inflation in 2025 with the launch of an icon reflecting the design and engineering excellence for which its “Made in Sheffield” products are renowned.
Since its launch, PCL’s Accura Qube has targeted a reputation for “fast and accurate inflation where space is limited”. It was then upgraded to the Accura Qube Series II, which incorporated digital technology for air and nitrogen inflation. Now, the company has added a bluetooth enabled model with the dedicated Workshop Connect app.
Wegmann Automotive has launched its latest range of Alligator tyre inflators, the Gator Inflator Basic series, a range that aims to provide garages with reliable, precise, and efficient tools for daily operations. These inflators are built to meet the rigorous demands of workshop environments, combining durability with high performance.
Tyre inflation expert PCL will showcase its new Bluetooth enabled Accura Qube at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024. Featuring all the benefits of the standard Accura Qube Series II, the Bluetooth model simplifies is well suited to HGV roadside tyre maintenance as it provides a 15-metre operating range, allowing the operator to keep out of harm’s way in case of tyre failure during inflation.
To celebrate 85 years of business, the team at Sheffield-based PCL got on their bikes to raise over £3,000 and counting for the NSPCC. The challenge was to cycle a 500km relay in just 90 minutes and the team clocked up an impressive 609km within the timeframe – more than tripling their initial fundraising target of £1,000 in the process. So far, the JustGiving page has raised £3,424, with donations still coming in for the team’s celebratory ride for the UK’s leading children’s charity.
PCL has appointed Michelle Foord as its new Area Sales Manager for the South of England region. She began her new role with the pneumatic specialist at the start of this month, just in time for her to join the PCL team at Automechanika Birmingham 2023.
PCL has appointed Stephen Redfern its Head of Engineering and Product Development, and the pneumatic expert states that after undergoing an in-depth induction at its Sheffield-based HQ, Redfern is “ready to inject a progressive new energy to the company.” Reporting to Operations Director Dean Battersby, Redfern is responsible for leading and managing PCL’s engineers in the delivery of strategic aims, products, and services.
Pneumatics specialist PCL has extended its tyre inflation portfolio with the introduction of the UK’s first air tower for bicycle tyres. The Digital Bicycle Tyre Inflator is designed for public use and available across Europe and worldwide, including the Far East.
Ring Automotive’s 12V tyre inflators have received plaudits in the latest product tests in Auto Express, with Ring’s RTC1000 being awarded the title’s Best Buy title and the RTC450 a recommended status.
On 19 September 2022, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co was found guilty of misappropriating five of 12 alleged trade secrets relating to self-inflating tyres in a case brought by Czech company Coda Development SRO. As a result of the jury’s verdict, Coda was awarded a total of $64 million.
PCL has appointed Lee Wright as managing director to lead the company’s move towards “a more market-driven approach”. Following a thorough recruitment process, supported by external consultants, Wright has taken the helm at the Sheffield-based inflation specialists. Previously, the position was part of Joerg F Mayer’s remit as group managing director at PCL’s parent company, HornGroup Holding.
Trevor Swift has joined PCL as the company’s new area sales manager for the M62 corridor, covering the coast-to-coast region from Hull to Liverpool. Bringing extensive experience in the B2B automotive aftermarket and hardware industries, Swift has been getting up to speed on the potential for PCL’s pneumatic equipment portfolio before setting out in the field to meet customers.
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