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Irish tyre trade out in force at Autopromotec

The Irish tyre trade were out in force at Autopromotec, the international trade fair, in Bologna last week, writes Padraic Deane.

Autopromotec 2013 was an extremely vibrant affair, with a record-breaking number of exhibitors and the largest exhibition space ever, respectively: 1,512 exhibitors from 52 countries covering a total exhibition area of 156,000 square metres (20,000 of which outdoors).

Autopromotec 2013 reconfirmed itself as an important global meeting point for all sector operators including the tyre trade.

The Irish Tyre Industry Association  hosted a lunchtome reception for all Irish visitors attending Autopromotec on Thursday May 23.

Check out our full coverage of Autopromotec 2013 in the next edition of the Tyre Trade Journal.

14 Ann-Marie Lambe, James Donelan, Park Tyres, and Kevin Farrell, ITIA President
Ann-Marie Lambe, James Donnellan, Park Tyres, and Kevin Farrell, ITIA President
Joe Fallon, of PJ Fallon & Sons with Esa Eloranta, Werther International
Joe Fallon, of PJ Fallon & Sons with Esa Eloranta, Werther International
John Brophy,  JB Tyres & Garage Equipment (Sicam distributors in Ireland), with Giorgio Grossi and Luca Chiari from Sicam Tyre Equipment.
John Brophy, JB Tyres & Garage Equipment (Sicam distributors in Ireland), with Giorgio Grossi and Luca Chiari from Sicam Tyre Equipment.
Brian O'Neill, Techplus, Brian Murphy, Compressed Air Centre, Joe Carson, Tyre Care.
Brian O’Neill, Techplus, Brian Murphy, Compressed Air Centre, Joe Carson, Tyre Care.
6 Alessandro Bottesini Campos
Alessandro Bottesini Campos, General Manager at Vipal Rubber
Steve Hsu. European Sales Manager at Federal Tyres pictured with the new Federal Formoza Run-flat tyre, launched at Autopromotec
Steve Hsu. European Sales Manager at Federal Tyres pictured with the new Federal Formoza Run-flat tyre, launched at Autopromotec
Steve Jackson & Frank McDonagh of Mileage Tyres with Rashmi Bhola, Senior Vice President Sales at Zafco & Zeetex
Steve Jackson & Frank McDonagh of Mileage Tyres with Rashmi Bhola, Senior Vice President Sales at Zafco & Zeetex
Vitorn Sukanjanapong MD, Vee Rubber, John Joe Plunkett, Pit-Stop Distribution & Piboon Tengsakul, Vee Rubber
Vitorn Sukanjanapong MD, Vee Rubber, John Joe Plunkett, Pit-Stop Distribution & Piboon Tengsakul, Vee Rubber