Automechanika Frankfurt (13–17.9.2016) is the world’s leading trade fair for the automotive service industry and is unique with regard to product-range breadth and depth.
Leading oil delivery operator, Campfreight Limited, based in New Ross, has turned a trial of Continental tyres four years ago into a policy. The company delivers fuel for industry, direct from terminals at Dublin, Cork and Foynes to fuel depots, service stations, commercial premises and ship bunkering.
Magna Tyres Group will launch a new tyre for crane applications at this year’s Bauma show. The Magna MA03+ radial is available in three popular sizes, 385/95R25, 445/95R25 and 525/80R25, and is said to be optimised fuel economy and operator comfort.
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions has expanded its tire changer line in North America with the introduction of the TCE 4275 swing arm air motor tire changer designed for high-volume shops.
Toyo’s latest all-purpose Open Country UT tyre is aimed squarely at pickup and SUV owners. The explosion in the popularity of off-road, all terrain vehicles has meant a corresponding increase in the call for specialist, 4×4 focused tyres. Enter Open Country UT, a tyre designed to “brush off the challenges associated with urban environments, and perfect for fitment to mainstream pickups, 4x4s and light trucks”.
Accuride Corp. has introduced a calculator for determining the return on investment (ROI) of its wheel and brake drum products. The company has also released the latest edition of its wheels catalog.
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) and Continental A.G. have agreed to terminate their Yokohama Continental Tire Co. Ltd. (YCTC) joint venture company, effective at the end of March.
The REIFEN is the world's undisputed leading fair of the tire industry and has been a meeting place for the industry’s decision-makers since 1960. As the only trade fair of its kind, the REIFEN covers the entire value creation chain of the tire: from the upstream stage of production, manufacturing and trade to retreading and recycling. By hosting the RubberTech Europe, REIFEN offers even greater tire manufacturing expertise.
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