4JET Technologies GmbH will unveil during the TIRE Technology Expo in Cologne, Germany, Feb. 12-13, a laser marking process that can individually mark tires with a unique and permanent QR (quick response) code.
Bridgestone Americas Inc. (BSAM) says it has improved the water-absorbing ability of its new Blizzak WS80 winter tire for passenger cars and minivans to create more grip on ice and snow. Dealers can begin placing orders in March for the WS80, which will officially launch in July 2014.
Group Michelin has launched an online reference tool dedicated to its range of tires for vintage and classic cars that offers expert advice on tire selection and a database of more than 2,400 vehicles.
Goodyear's Fuelmax fuel efficient truck tire line includes the first steer tire to be classified EU Tire Label A-grade in fuel economy, the company said.
Beumer Group GmbH and Co. K.G., a global supplier of automated material handling systems, launched its first automated material handling system to be specifically designed for the tire production industry.
Turkish tire manufacturer Petlas Tire Corp. has expanded its winter tire offerings with 10 new sizes for its Snowmaster line and the debut of the Explero W671 for 4x4s and SUVs.
Continental AG announced plans to significantly expand its truck and bus tire production facilities in Otrokovice, Czech Republic. This five-year expansion program will ultimately double the truck and bus tire production capacity at that site to almost 1.5 million units annually.
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