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22 Jul 2015
RMA welcomes European Commission support for retreaded tyre labelling
Retread Manufacturers Association (RMA) members Bandvulc and Kraiburg, together with 13 other partners from across Europe, have developed a method to classify retreaded truck tyres into standard tyre labels.
25 May 2015
Michelin and Renault Sport collaborate on tyre development
In October 2014, Michelin and Renault Sport announced their intention to join forces to develop 18 and 17-inch diameter tyres for the Formula Renault 3.5 and Formula Renault 2.0 single-seater racing cars that star in the WSR (World Series by Renault).
21 May 2015
HSA issues alert for large tyre inflation
A series of fatal accidents involving large tyre inflation in 2014 has prompted the Health and Safety Authority to issue this safety alert to highlight the need for safe procedures during large tyre inflation in all work sectors.
22 Apr 2015
Trelleborg to exhibit TM700 ProgressiveTraction range at Agrishow 2015
Trelleborg will showcase its innovative TM700 ProgressiveTraction tyre for the very first time in Latin America at Agrishow 2015, the only trade show in Brazil for small, medium and large agricultural manufacturers, held in São Paulo, Brazil, April 27 to May 1.
25 Mar 2015
Views sought over impending full PRI
TyreTrade.ie is seeking the views of stakeholders in the tyre trade – Manufacturers, Importers and Retailers on news that the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG) is getting ready to put in place a new regulatory regime for the management of waste tyres in Ireland.
16 Mar 2015
New FIAT 500X Sports Goodyear Tyres
FIAT has selected two Goodyear tyres for the new FIAT 500X—the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance tyre and Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2—aligning with the Italian model’s commitment to style, performance and high quality materials.
04 Feb 2015
Pirelli returning to CV Show
Pirelli is set to return to the largest and most comprehensive road freight transport, distribution and logistics event staged in Britain: The Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show.
03 Feb 2015
Michelin to partner Nissan’s LM P1 programme
Michelin has been nominated as the tyre partner for Nissan’s LM P1 endurance racing programme and will develop and provide solutions on behalf of the Japanese carmaker.
29 Oct 2014
Continental delivers top-end technology for top-end athletes
Powerful sports cars, fast motorbikes and big trucks: Continental is well known as a producer of excellent tyres for powerful vehicles. But cycle sport also benefits from the company’s leading-edge technology.
24 Oct 2014
Continental Tyres warns against burning tyres this Halloween
Continental Tyres Ireland is advising people for the Halloween celebrations not to include tyres among the material they plan to burn in bonfires this year.
22 Oct 2014
Blacklion Tyres seeking wholesale agents nationwide
Blacklion Tyres Ireland is currently seeking applications from wholesalers nationwide to become exclusive regional dealers of Blacklion Tyres in selected areas.