Until now, fleet operators with truck tyres of series 60 to 80 have often not been able to completely utilise the maximum inner load height of three metres without exceeding the legally permissible total height of four metres. Therefore, load capacity is lost, which in turn can result in economic disadvantages. Hankook is now offering
Continental is investing €49.9 million in its agricultural tyres business. Over the coming years, the worldwide premium tyre manufacturer and technology company will build production capacities at its tyre plant in Lousado, Portugal. The process will create 125 new jobs for the production of the Continental branded premium agricultural tyres. The company also paved the
Uniroyal Ireland has been named as the support vehicle tyre partner for Blood Bikes Leinster, the east coast chapter of the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes. Blood Bikes is a registered not-for-profit Irish charity established by local volunteers who look after the timely delivery of blood, breast milk and other time-sensitive material to hospitals and
Against the backdrop of a recent analysis by the Road Safety Authority – which revealed that, in fatal road accidents occurring in Ireland between 2008 and 2012, defective tyres were the largest single vehicle factor involved – delegates from the Forensic Collision Investigation and Public Service Vehicle Inspection units of An Garda Siochana and members
With the Auto Trade EXPO on the horizon, organisers Automotive Publications is cranking up its promotional activities, with another great free competition. To be in with a chance to win a torque controlled Universal air tool, worth €250, sponsored by garage equipment specialists, Techplus Ltd simply answer, the question on the Competition Tab on the
With a growing demand for its wheel alignment and wheel servicing systems in Ireland equipment supplier Pro-Align has added a new member to the team. Jamie Gilmartin has been appointed as a service engineer / installer for Ireland, strengthening Pro-Align’s coverage and support. The company has also created a a number of new roles in
Tyreshop equipment specialists, Tyrecare is set to exhibit at the Auto Trade EXPO, at Citywest Exhibition Centre. Dublin, October 22-23. Tyrecare will be exhibiting a range of quality lifting equipment from AC Hydraulic and Pasquin, including low-entry trolley jacks, air jacks and the popular ‘GD2’ Pit Jack. Also on display will be a range of
Davanti, a new tyre brand launched in 2015, has confirmed its participation at the Auto Trade EXPO, at Citywest Exhibition Centre. Dublin, October 22-23. Davanti is planning to increase the brand’s presence in Ireland by further strengthening its Performance Centre network. The Davanti team will be showcasing its full product range, which includes over 190
Pirelli maintained its unbroken record of podium finishes in the revived British Rally Championship in 2016 as it occupied four of the top six positions on the Scottish Rally. Desi Henry finished the Dumfries-based gravel rally in third in his Skoda Fabia R5 to score his first podium of the campaign, building upon the promise
On the same day that the Bundesliga has announced the schedule for the 2016/2017 season, Toyo Tire Europe GmbH has signed a two year contract, becoming Premium Partners with Fortuna Düsseldorf in the Bundesliga 2. Fortuna enter the 2016/2017 season rebuilding their first team, determined to challenge for promotion. New signings of US National
Cooper Tire Europe has opened a new European Fulfilment Centre (EFC) located in Hamburg, Germany, to serve customers throughout Europe and Scandinavia. The facility is fully operational with the capacity to stock hundreds of thousands of units, including all of the latest high performance tyres under the Cooper, Avon and Starfire brand names. Situated
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