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06 Aug 2013
Continental exclusive tyre supplier to United SportsCar Racing season
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and Continental Tire have reached a multi-year partnership agreement that will make Continental Tire the exclusive tyre supplier in three classes during next year’s inaugural United SportsCar Racing season.
30 Jul 2013
Pirelli extends ST truck tyre range
Pirelli has extended its ST truck tyre range for trailers and semi-trailers with the new ST:01 Base a tyre for medium and long-range journeys.
29 Jul 2013
New tyre pressure monitoring system unveiled
UK-based WheelRight looks set to revolutionise tyre management across the commercial vehicle sector, with the launch of a unique tyre-monitoring system that can help the entire transport industry save billions of pounds each year.
24 Jul 2013
Findatyre.ie attracts 5,000 visitors in first two months
FindaTyre.ie, the dynamic online directory of tyre retailers has attracted upwards on 5,000 visitors since the site was launched just two months ago. Over the past two months the site has had up to 200 visitors a day, seeking out tyre retailers in their local area. Figures produced by Google Analytics confirm that a number
24 Jul 2013
Chicago Pneumatic launches new CP ToolBox app
Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new app, which puts comprehensive air tool information in the hands of techicians.
04 Jul 2013
Les Hanlon joins Redmount International
Les Hanlon, who is well known in the tyre trade, has joined the sales team at Redmount Limited in Dundalk, Co. Louth.
26 Jun 2013
Tyre trade warned on sale of truck tyre casings
Tyre retailers have been warned that it is an offence to sell truck tyre casings to waste collectors that do not have a waste collection permit. The warning comes from the National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO), which has warned that retailers, caught selling tyres to operators without a permit, could face hefty fines on
26 Jun 2013
Infinity delivers brand message
Infinity Tyres, part of the Al Dobowi Group is launching 79 dimensions across five different product groups this year, as it continues to develop the brand message that “Not All Tyres are Created Equal”.
21 Jun 2013
Dunlop teams to contest legendary French endurance race
The Le Mans 24 Hours includes the third round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with competitors from the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) ). The Dunlop teams from both series will contest the legendary French endurance race for overall honours in addition to valuable championship points.
12 Jun 2013
Apaseal Ireland picks up prestigious award
Apaseal Ireland, ditributors of the Corghi range of workshop equipment in Ireland for many years, picked up a prestigious award at the recent Autopromotec, international trade faire in Bologna, Italy.
05 Jun 2013
Patch Tyre Equipment Fiesta Championship this weekend at Mondello
Rounds 3 and 4 of the Patch Tyre Equipment Fiesta Championship takes place this weekend at Mondello Park, Naas, Co. Kildare.