Michelin has retained its position as the world’s most valuable tyre brand for the ninth consecutive year, with its brand value increasing 17% to USD10.3 billion, according to a new report from Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. Michelin also retains its position as the world’s strongest tyre brand, achieving a BSI score of 93.2 out
Kevin Burke Tyres Ltd (KBT Ltd), the official distributor for Alliance tyres in Ireland, recently attended the ICE Expo in Co Kildare, where the company showcased the Alliance industrial tyre range to visitors from across the industry.
With fuel prices continuing to soar, haulage operators are looking at ways of saving fuel. Everything from eco-friendly truck driving, to tyre pressure, wheel alignment and aero dynamics are coming under the microscope, writes John Loughran.
Represented in Ireland by Kevin Burke Tyres, Alliance’s Agriflex+ VF range continues to gain traction with Irish farmers and agri-contractors, thanks to its advanced Very High Flexion (VF) technology.
Tyrecraft is now offering truck Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), giving workshops access to a reliable, cost-effective solution for commercial vehicles.
Independent workshops and technicians will soon have to come to grips with new EU rules governing professionals working on vehicle security and immobilisation systems across Europe.
Ireland’s leading supplier of tyre and garage equipment, TechPlus Ltd, has added TECH Europe’s range of truck TPMS replacement valves to its product range.
Utilnova, a Spanish manufacturer of automotive workshop and tyre tools, which is represented in Ireland by Pitzone Ltd, has put the spotlight on its smart tyre beading ring for all tyre applications.
The next Irish tyre industry golf outing, sponsored by the Tyre Trade Journal and organised by the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA), has been confirmed for Thursday, 10th September at Mount Juliet, Co. Kilkenny.
Parnells, the castor, wheel and tyre specialist, is celebrating 75 years in business this year. Parnells started in the castor and wheel business back 1951 in Capel Street, Dublin when George and Muriel Parnell took on the agency for Flexello castors in Ireland.
