The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) will inspect 120 tyre retailers across Ireland this summer to ensure compliance with...
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TEAM Systems confirmed as Tyre Trade Awards sponsor
By Padraic Deane / June 20, 2018
TEAM Systems, a Compilator company has been confirmed as the title sponsor of the Tyre Trade Awards 2019, which will...
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Irish tyre fitters first to complete Michelin course
By John Loughran / June 20, 2018
Two Irish tyre fitters, David Potts from A One Tyres in Dromore, Co. Down and Matthew Frazer from Carryduff Tyre Centre, also...
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Chinese tyre manufacturers launch anti-dumping duties response
By John Loughran / June 20, 2018
Chinese tyre manufacturers have responded to the European Commission’s preliminary decision to impose anti-dumping duties on truck and bus tyre...
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BKT celebrates 10 years of Earthmax tyre range
By Padraic Deane / June 20, 2018
BKT is celebrating 10 years of its milestone Earthmax tyre range. First launched in 2008, Earthmax is BKT’s extensive range...
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Technicians complete Michelin’s new Licensed Retail Tyre Technician course
By John Loughran / June 15, 2018
Eight technicians representing Michelin Auto Professional dealers across the UK and Ireland have become the first to complete Michelin’s new...
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22 Jun 2018
Autopromotec 2019 International picks up the pace
With a year to go to the next Autopromotec international aftermaket exhibition, scheduled for 22-26 May 2019 at the Bologna Exhibition Centre, the organiser has announced the start-up of projects aimed at enhancing the international profile of the fair. As the most specialised international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products that will take place
21 Jun 2018
SEAI to inspect tyre retailers this summer
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) will inspect 120 tyre retailers across Ireland this summer to ensure compliance with the EU Tyre Labelling Regulation. Tyre labels provide important safety and environmental information for consumers. Under the regulation, tyre retailers must display the label on tyres where they are visible to customers, give customers information
21 Jun 2018
Chicago Pneumatic publishes new brochure and blogs
Chicago Pneumatic is making it easier than ever before for mechanics, vehicle service professionals and tyre shop managers to make the right tool selection, ultimately helping them to enhance operator wellbeing as well as improve productivity. The tools specialist has published a series of new materials – including a new brochure and blogs – aimed
20 Jun 2018
TEAM Systems confirmed as Tyre Trade Awards sponsor
TEAM Systems, a Compilator company has been confirmed as the title sponsor of the Tyre Trade Awards 2019, which will be announced at the Irish Auto Trade Awards, at Citywest Hotel and Exhibition Centre, Dublin on Saturday Night, October 20. The Tyre Trade Awards encompass the Tyre Manufacturer of the Year, Tyre Distributor of the
20 Jun 2018
Irish tyre fitters first to complete Michelin course
Two Irish tyre fitters, David Potts from A One Tyres in Dromore, Co. Down and Matthew Frazer from Carryduff Tyre Centre, also in Co. Down, have become the first to complete Michelin’s new Licensed Retail Tyre Technician course. They were part of a group of 16 technicians from the UK and Ireland who undertook the two-day course
20 Jun 2018
Chinese tyre manufacturers launch anti-dumping duties response
Chinese tyre manufacturers have responded to the European Commission’s preliminary decision to impose anti-dumping duties on truck and bus tyre imports from China. The China Rubber Industry Association (CRIA), a trade association representing Chinese tyre manufacturers, has sent a delegation to Brussels to lobby againt the anti-dumping duties of between €52.85 and €82.17 per tyre,
20 Jun 2018
BKT celebrates 10 years of Earthmax tyre range
BKT is celebrating 10 years of its milestone Earthmax tyre range. First launched in 2008, Earthmax is BKT’s extensive range of All Steel radial OTR tyres designed to withstand even the harshest operating conditions in quarries, mines and construction sites. Enhanced by the common feature of a strong All Steel structure conferring the tyre casing
19 Jun 2018
BFGoodrich launches new Mud-Terrain T/A® KM3
BFGoodrich Tires has introduced the Mud-Terrain T/A KM3, its next-generation off-road tyre for extreme conditions. Long known as the leading brand for hard-core off-road enthusiasts, BFGoodrich has introduced technologies into the new tyre that further improve climbing, traction and toughness in the mud and over rock. Showcasing the latest innovation in BFGoodrich’s 40-year history of
19 Jun 2018
EPO awards two Michelin researchers
The European Patent Office (EPO) has awarded two Michelin researchers with the European inventor award 2018 in the industry category Agnès Poulbot and Jacques Barraud, who work for Michelin developed an auto-regenerating tyre that increases tyre durability and performance and significantly decreases fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The design saves around 3 tonnes of
18 Jun 2018
Semperit set to close Chinese belt production plant
Semperit AG is set to close a plant in Shangdong province, China that produces conveyor belts. The plant, which employs 120 people, with a turnover of €15 million, is being closed as part of ongoing restructuring in China, the company has confirmed. The decision to terminate production at the Sempertrans production site Best (ShanDong) Belting
15 Jun 2018
A rewarding platform for serious business at Enjoy
Enjoy Tyre recently supported Tire Cologne Show, which it says was a perfect stage to further enhance its constantly expanding corporate influence in Europe with its popular private brands – Rotalla and Routeway. Rob Henderson, General Manager at Enjoy pointed out that one of the company’s main priorities at the event was to meet and