First preview of fast approaching CV Show 2017

Another Commercial Vehicle Show is fast approaching with the CV Sector in a strong position. And our team from TyreTrade.ie and the Tyre Trade Journal will be there to report on the CV Show for you.

Mike Hawes, Chief Executive, SMMT, told us: “This year’s CV Show is more relevant than ever and we are particularly pleased to see several major HGV manufacturers return to the show. Keen interest across the commercial vehicle market is, however, creating a boom for additional goods and services. Whether that’s trailers, parts and components, telematics, driver assistance systems, fleet management software or specialist conversions, the CV Show is the perfect shop window for them all and a great opportunity for anyone in the transport or logistics industry to do business. I look forward to seeing you there.”

Here are most of the tyre, wheel, and equipment exhibitors and some news about what they will be showing this year.

Michelin to relaunch its most popular tyre range
Stand 5A45

Michelin will be previewing the next generation of its most popular heavy truck tyre range at this year’s Show, with the international launch of the all-new X Multi line-up.

Official testing has shown the next-generation tyres deliver 15-20% more mileage than the current Michelin X MultiWay 3D series, at no extra cost.

Designed to blend the lowest cost per kilometre with outstanding grip in all weather conditions – from the first millimetre of tread to the last – the new tyres will initially be available from April in 315/70 R 22.5 all-position and drive fitments, alongside 385/55 R 22.5 steer and trailer tyres. Additional sizes will follow later this year.

Chris Smith, Marketing Director North Europe – Truck & Bus, said, “The new X Multi regional tyres will offer greatly improved longevity, and underline Michelin’s commitment to ensuring the lowest total cost of ownership for our customers, since they don’t cost a penny more.”

“Regional tread pattern tyres currently account for more than two-thirds of our total sales in the UK commercial vehicle tyre market, and we’re predicting considerable interest in the launch. The double-digit improvement in tyre life is a direct result of Michelin’s significant annual investment of more than £600m in research and development.”

Michelin will also be showing the breadth of its commercial vehicle tyre range at the show, displaying at least 12 tyres on its stand. Among the line-up will be examples of Michelin’s fuel-saving X Line Energy tyre range, which was expanded with six additional tyre sizes in December 2016.

The stand will also feature details of the company’s tyre range for van fleet operators, and Michelin’s CrossClimate tyres for car-derived vans.

Bridgestone to make messages stick at the CV Show
Stand 5D30

Bridgestone can confirm another multi-themed, high profile presence at the 2017 CV Show, at the NEC in Birmingham, with its innovative ‘Tirematics’ tyre monitoring system taking centre stage, along with its newly developed M-STEER 001, M-DRIVE 001 and M-TRAILER 001 tyres.

Bridgestone will aim to create the most compelling stand by a tyre manufacturer for fleets to visit, with its comprehensive packages of commercial support playing a prominent role as always.

Tirematics™ encompasses all of Bridgestone’s connected tyre solutions and will be demonstrated throughout the three-day show in April. IT systems, using sensors, remotely monitor, transmit and analyse real-time information, such as the pressure and temperature of commercial truck and bus tyres.

This technology will be brought to life, as visitors to the stand are shown how a proactive approach to tyre maintenance reduces vehicle downtime and roadside breakdowns, while optimising tyre life and fuel economy.

Bridgestone’s commercial sales director Greg Ward said: “Tirematics is a practical, cost effective fleet oriented solution with great impact on tyre performance, fuel economy and breakdown prevention. We are excited to be able to show this technology off to a wide audience at the CV Show.”

In addition, Bridgestone’s newest line-up of On/Off tyres will represent the highest profile products on display by the company at the NEC.

They have the durability to perform in a wide variety of surface conditions from asphalt and gravel to sand and mud, while demonstrating a high resistance to cutting, chipping and other forms of accidental damage.

Bridgestone’s new On/Off range delivers also excellent mileage as well as great traction and grip. This is key to meet the challenges of today’s operators, who drive more and more in mild and medium On/Off conditions such as those in construction and excavation works.

Meanwhile, Bridgestone’s Total Tyre Care fleet offering will be celebrated once more, which continues to be tailored to meet the needs of every commercial fleet operator and is quite unlike anything else on the market.

The three tyre management pillars: Total Tyre Life, Total Tyre Services and Total Tyre Systems underpin the overall proposition, which continues to define Bridgestone as a market leader.

Greg added: “The CV Show is one of the biggest events in our calendar and we always strive to position ourselves as market leaders in the commercial vehicle world. We hope to see a number of established contacts at the stand, whilst forging a number of new relationships in the process.”

Continental Tyres to highlight operator solutions at CV Show
Stand 5G110

Continental Tyres will use its presence at the CV Show 2017 to highlight its operational solutions, designed to help inform fleets, put efficiency and safety first and provide a complete service to complement its comprehensive range of commercial vehicle tyres.

ContiPressureCheck, the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), as a standalone system or with full telematics integration, is further developed this year, with the roll-out of the group’s ContiYardReader TPMS system this summer. The ContiYardReader system will allow fleet managers to monitor tyre pressures automatically for all vehicles in the yard adding further accuracy to fleet maintenance and helping to prevent costly tyre breakdowns.

Continental’s TPMS modular offering is proven to have multiple benefits for fleets, including reduced fuel costs, lower environmental impact and higher safety levels as well as helping to lower the likelihood of tyre blowouts.

The group will also highlight how it is further developing its operator services, including the growth of the highly developed Conti360º Fleet Services network as part of Continental’s ongoing commitment to providing exclusive all-round service to fleets. Services include the ContiFitmentService; ContiFleetCheck; ContiBreakdownService; ContiCasingManagement and ContiFleetReporting.

This national service programme now features over 100 Conti360° Fleet Service network partners across the UK & Ireland with over 400 service points with over 300 REACT trained technicians. The network offers national and regional fleet customers excellent national breakdown coverage and rapid response times averaging less than an hour with flexible packages tailored to the needs of the fleet, including tyre management advice.

Continental now also offer the ability for fleets to manage their materials handling equipment alongside their truck fleets with the Conti Industrial Fleet Services Network. The service is delivered throughout the UK and ROI and includes over 30 certified members for solid tyre fitting and over 100 associated members – through the Conti360° Network – for pneumatic tyre fitting. Industrial partners are equipped with state of the art equipment with over 40 mobile and static solid tyre presses, IMI accredited tyre technicians and the ability to fit solid tyres over 20 inches.

A selection of Continental’s range of commercial vehicle tyres will of course be on show. With industry experts on hand to showcase the complete range of tyres for LGV, HGV and Materials Handling equipment (Truck, Bus, Coach, Van, Specialty). Each Continental tyre has been designed around the application, tailored to meet the growing demands of the commercial vehicle industry. Whether fleets wish to improve mileage performance, increase fuel efficiency or maximise safety and the lifecycle of a tyre, Continental has a solution.

Mat Wilkinson, Commercial Sales and Marketing Director at Continental Tyres said: “Commercial vehicle operators continue to strive towards greater fuel and cost efficiencies and with this in mind Continental has invested in providing not only market leading tyres but a robust range of services and solutions to support our customers throughout their operations. The CV Show offers us the opportunity to discuss how Continental can help, with the right tyres, and the right solutions to take your commercial business forward.”

Hankook to present new tyres at CV Show
Stand 5C60

Hankook is set to present a comprehensive range of commercial vehicle tyres including the new all-season trailer tyre SmartFlex TH31 and, for long-distance coach travel, the new SmartTouring AL22 at the CV Show.

Hankook’s stand will feature a launch of the tyre manufacturer’s new all-season trailer tyre SmartFlex TH31 displayed in size 385/65 R22.5. Alongside the new addition to the SmartFlex range, the existing SmartWork series that is likewise selected as Original Equipment for MAN, Mercedes-Benz Truck and Scania vehicles will be presented.

Besides the coach tyre for long-distance SmartTouring AL22 will be presented for the very first time on the UK market, which had been a product premiere at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show 2016.

The SmartFlex TH31 is an all-year tyre for medium to long haul applications. It offers four main tread grooves to ensure optimum water displacement, a chamfered profile block design to prevent material splintering and extra-wide closed shoulder area which supports high driving stability and ensures good lateral stability as well as even wear.

The new Hankook SmartTouring AL22, a new high-technology coach tyre for long-distance travel will also be presented to the UK market for the first time at the Show. The AL22 can be used on all axle positions and provides maximum ride and rolling comfort, excellent concentricity, a very low rolling noise and, as is customary with Hankook tyres, optimised rolling resistance and low wear for particularly efficient travel.

New for 2017, the Hankook stand will be featuring a ‘Wheel of Fortune’ which visitors can spin to win Hankook goodies as well as the opportunity to gain free entry to a draw to win 2 tickets to a 2017/18 Real Madrid home game including flights and hotel stay! The winner shall be announced after the exhibition ends.

Giti Tyre launches 20 new tread patterns
Stand 4G20

Giti Tire will use the Show to unveil the first phase of its Giti-branded truck and bus ranges, 20 tread patterns making their European debut.

The display will feature new product lines, plus conversions of existing patterns from GT Radial, many of which have been improved through increased load index label results or 3PMSF winter accreditation, and other tyres from around the world which have been recognised as strategically important and certified for use in the EU.

Its stand will be split into six core areas, namely combi-road, long haul, regional, mixed service, urban and winter. Further specific product details will be released up-to and during the show itself.

Tony McHugh, TBR Sales and Marketing Director UK at Giti Tire, said: “Of the 20 patterns on display, six are new to the European market, 12 have been rebranded from existing GT Radial products, with many of these featuring improved load index, label results or winter accreditation, and we will continue to promote our retread programme.”

“Tounveil such an extensive portfolio of Giti products is a great step forwards, and visitors to the stand can expect to see a new and exciting product range backed up by our existing exceptional customer support and value-added services.”

Giti Tire is one of the top 10 largest tyre companies in the world in terms of both volume and revenue, with brands including Giti, GT Radial, Primewell and Runway. With headquarters in Singapore, the company has grown to over 34,000 global employees and distributes to more than 130 countries.

GT truck and trailer tyres are distributed in Ireland by Modern Tyres.

Apollo to introduce European truck tyre range at the CV Show
Stand 3C80

Apollo Tyres, which is well known for its truck and bus radials in India, is set to unveil its range of European market orientated truck tyres at the CV Show. The company plans to introduce its range of European market-orientated truck tyres as well as its strategy for engaging with the whole of the commercial vehicle sector.

Truck tyres have always been a key part of Apollo’s business. Indeed the company was a truck tyre manufacturer first of all. Today truck tyre sales represent 47 per cent of the company’s turnover and the company is number one in India with a commanding 25 per cent share of the world’s third largest market.

Apollo is building a truck tyre plant in Europe, which is the first major tyre firm to do so for a decade, with their European-produced truck tyres available here in 2019.

Apollo will show some tyres that demonstrate the firm’s knowledge of the market and
its product needs. These tyres are described in a media interview as “retreadable”, which indicates that Apollo is planning a long-term strategy for commercial tyres.

Bandvulc Group to exhibit at CV Show
Stand 5F70

The Bandvulc Group, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental, is set to exhibit at the CV Show, at the NEC in Birmingham, April 25-27.

Bandvulc has a long and proud history of evolving and growing with clients to offer personalised tyre, fleet & call management solutions for logistic operations.

This year the company’s focus will be to demonstrate how its continues to grow stronger with its enhanced offerings.

Vaculug and Westlake to showcase product ranges
Stand 4H110

Brand partners Vacu-Lug and Westlake will be showcasing a range of truck tyres.
The ranges on display will be made up of Westlake new tyres and Vacu-Lug retread tyres.

The products will be displayed across the stand, with the team on hand to offer product information and advice throughout the three days. Vacu-Lug’s fleet management team will also be present to discuss your requirements.

Tread Reader devices from Sigmavision
Stand 4F65

Sigmavision is to promote its TreadReader technology to the commercial sector when it exhibits at The Commercial Vehicle Show next month. It says that TreadReader “addresses the shortcomings of traditional dip gauges and other spot-measurement or laser-line devices currently available.” Each product in the range, which includes mobile and fixed workshop options, creates a 3D scanned image showing a 50mm band across the full width of the tyre. Sigmavision adds that its scans are reliable and accurate even on wet and dirty tyres.

With mobile inspection and repair services now widespread alongside traditional workshop servicing, commercial vehicle service providers and vehicle manufacturers are improving tyre management to eradicate as much unplanned downtime or emergency maintenance as possible. To achieve this accurate measurement of tyre wear and tread depth is critical, and needs to be carried out swiftly. The recorded data should be captured electronically and presented to the fleet operator in a meaningful way; ideally integrated into an electronic vehicle health check report. The data can then be used for planned or immediate tyre replacements, or corrective action, such as tyre rotation or wheel realignment.

Available as a hand held scanner, or drive over ramp, TreadReader technology aims to offer a full solution for workshops and mobile technicians. The hand held scanner is fully portable, operated via a TreadReader app, and is suited to mobile servicing, or workshops where space is more limited. For larger workshops, where volumes are greater and a fully automated process is required, the drive over ramp can be more suitable.

Andrew Pryce, managing director of Sigmavision, commented: “TreadReader is the tyre measurement technology that operators for all fleets, whether cars, LCV or HGV, should be expecting from their service providers. Whilst the service providers who make use of the TreadReader technology will soon find themselves with a compelling and competitive advantage when looking to win new clients and service contracts.”

Air-Seal Products
Stand 4D21

Air-Seal Products tyre sealants not only protect tyres from punctures but will extend the life of your truck tyres by up to 20% and will also decrease your fuel bills.

They have been supplying our sealant to fleet operators for the past seventeen years and we are the real solution to tyre management so come and talk to us on Stand 4D21.

Alcoa Wheels/Tyreline
Stand 5A121

Alcoa Wheels UK Distributor Tyreline are displaying a reflective range of Alcoa Wheels products.

Recognised as the industry wheel of choice with homologation at all major OEM’s Alcoa wheels meet operator needs of weight saving to appearance and in service maintenance benefits.

On display will be the new LVL ONE(R), DURA-BRIGHT(R) EVO and brushed finishes.

Alcoa wheels ate distributed in Ireland by Modern Tyres and Midland Tyres.

Checkpoint
Stand 4F75

Checkpoint are the inventors of the original loose wheel nut indicator and have become the global market leaders, offering a wide range of loose wheel nut indicators and retainers.

Daily inspections are made easy with their visual maintenance products. With over 25 years’ experience in the industry, meet the Checkpoint team for the best wheel safety solution for your vehicles.

Disc-Lock Europe
Stand 4D38

Disc-Lock Europe Ltd says that it provides superior vibration-proof fastening systems that are used in a wide variety of industries worldwide, from trucks, trailers and buses, to rail engineering and heavy equipment manufacturing.

The Disc-lock Safety Wheel Nut is a free spinning , vibration and shock-proof wheel nut, specifically designed to eliminate the risk of wheel loss from Commercial Vehicles.

Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nuts are a leading solution to lose wheel nuts and wheel detachments throughout the transport industry. Products – The Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nut, Locking Nuts and Locking Washers.”

Interparts Automotive
Stand 3B42

Interparts Automotive is again set to present their range of wheel nut indicating and retaining solutions including their ‘Retro Reflective Indicator’.

It will also display their newly added Interparts range of high quality ‘Conspicuity Tape’, as well as their full range of vehicle safetyrelated products.

Parma Group
Stand 4B15

Parma are launching a major re-brand. In their 18th year, they say that they have come of age with a fresh look and clear identity which encapsulates their mission: We believe in making every road journey a better experience.

For commercial vehicle wheels, Parma will showcase: Zafety Lug-Lock – award-winning wheel security system, and new O-Trim stainless steel trims for 19.5” and 22.5” wheels.

Sykes-Pickavant Stand
4D128
Sykes Pickavant is a specialist workshop solutions supplier to the automotive and industrial markets.

Visit their stand to to see their new products particularly with regard to our new torque wrenches and torque multipliers all of which are UK manufactured.

They will also be showing a comprehensive range of AdBlue handling solutions.

The Tyre Equipment Company
Stand 4E121

The Tyre Equipment Company (TEC) is a long-established supplier of tyre service tools and accessories to the commercial vehicle industry.

TEC stocks a wide range of tools to suit workshop requirements – from tyre repair materials through to air tools, valves and lifting equipment.

Treadsetters
Stand 4H70

Treadsetters will be using the CV Show 2017 to promote their increasingly popular Torque range along with highlighting their position as being the factory appointed distributor for FALKEN truck tyres in the UK.

There will also be an impressive selection of steel and alloy wheels from TIA Wheels for truck and trailer together with steel van wheels.

N.B. Falken tyres are distributed in Ireland by Philip White Tyres.

TVH
Stand 3C85

TVH is a global supplier with customers in more than 170 countries, and has been split up into 2 business units: TVH Parts and TVH Equipment.

TVH Parts NV offers a full range of high-quality parts and accessories for tail lifts for any make. Visit their stand to learn more about our products, services and special offers.

Tyrepal Stand
Stand 4K50
Visitors to the TyrePal stand will be given a demonstration of the company’s remote tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the TeleTPMS.

The system is ideal for fleet managers, who can receive an e-mail or SMS notification when any of their vehicles’ tyres are overinflated, underinflated or overheating.

TyrePal will also exhibit its in cab monitor and CANbus module

TyreWatch from R L Automove
Stand 5J69

TyreWatch TPMS from RL Automotive gives real time monitoring of tyre pressure and temperature. Sending automatic alerts by SMS and email, it significantly reduces downtime caused by blow outs and slow punctures.

Automatic maintenance reports identify problem areas, reducing maintenance time and improving scheduling. Integrated with TACScan patented digital laser tread measurement device, it provides a complete tyre management package.

Ultra-Seal
Stand 3F102

Ultra-Seal is a preventative tyre sealant liquid to protect tyres from leaks and punctures. It seals most punctures as they happen, ensures heat reduction, extends tyre life by keeping the air pressure, minimises tyre wear and reduces fuel consumption.

Ultra-Seal operates from Puurs-Belgium.

Universal Air Tools/Beadbreakers UK
Stand 4D125

Universal Air Tools Ltd. is the UK’s leading manufacturer and exporter of Universal Tools and award winning Aircat brands of premium pneumatic hand tools for automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial applications.

Beadbreakers (UK) import and distribute premium alloy hydraulic bead breakers manufactured by PMM Montresor in Italy, pumps and hoses to suit and the Kema pneumatic bead breaker from Denmark.