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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
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,
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
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
Technicians complete Michelin’s new Licensed Retail Tyre Technician course
Eight technicians representing Michelin Auto Professional dealers across the UK and Ireland have become the first to complete Michelin’s new Licensed Retail Tyre Technician course – with a further eight scheduled to take part in July. The group of 16 are undertaking the two-day course as part of Michelin’s Tyre Academy 2018 – a series
14 Jun 2018
Tech Zone returns to Auto Trade EXPO
The Tech Zone returns to the Auto Trade EXPO, at Citywest Hotel & Exhibition Centre , on Saturday & Sunday, October 20-21, with James Dillon confirmed as one of the headline speakers. James Dillon is a practicing Master Technician. He owns a specialist vehicle diagnostic workshop and is a world renowned seminar host and technical
14 Jun 2018
James Roe Junior named Young Racing Driver of the Month for April
James Roe Junior from Sallins, Co Kildare, has been selected as the Young Racing Driver of the Month for April. The 19 year-old finished third and sixth in his two races at the season opener in the American F2000 series at Road Atlanta, despite several problems during the weekend. He has since gone on to
13 Jun 2018
ITIA members urged to get involved in Tyre Thursday event
The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) is urging members to record the tread depths of all tyre replaced on Thursday, June 28, as part of a campaign to highlight the prevalence of worn tyres on the country’s road. The ITIA is preparing to make a presentation to An Garda Siochána, the Road Safety Authority and
13 Jun 2018
Michelin receives German Innovation Award
Michelin has received the coveted German Innovation Award from the German Design Council for its Long Lasting Performance Strategy. The award, in the Transportation category, is in recognition of Michelin’s clear stance against the principle of programmed obsolescence – the intentional reduction of product lifespan to the detriment of the climate, resources and consumer budgets.