Trade Fairs

In terms of Chinese Tyre manufacturers, the IAA for Transportation was quite sparse besides Westlake, owned by the ZC Rubber Group. Westlake and ZC Rubber, which nowadays can be found inside the top 10 in the world market for tyre brands, were exhibiting with their exclusive distributor for the German market, Pneuhage Management GmbH & Co. KG.

At the 2022 IAA for Transportation, in addition to the leading tyre manufacturers, truck and trailer wheel manufacturers from across the market were in attendance. We have already covered Maxion Wheel’s presence, but another player, IMS Group, were at the trade fair promoting ALEXRIMS wheels as the official distributor for Europe.

Nokian Tyres made their return to presential events with their attendance at FinnMETKO 2022 on September 1st.

Maxion Wheels has announced the launch of Europe’s lightest mass-produced steel truck wheel at IAA Transportation 2022. With weight savings of 3 kg across the wheel line-up, compared with current state-of-the-art steel truck wheels, Maxion’s lightweight wheels can add a payload increase of 40 kg or more. The new generation of wheels begins with the first wheel, in size 22.5 x 11.75.

At this year’s IAA Transportation 2022 show, Prometeon Tyre Group unveiled a new innovative 325/90 R24.5 tyre size under its PIRELLI-branded Serie 02 range. Developed in collaboration with wheel manufacturer Accuride Wheels, Prometeon is the first tyre manufacturer to propose this new size of tyre.

BKT are preparing for a key event in the sector of earthmoving, construction, industrial and mining service machinery in the shape of BAUMA, the triennial trade show that will take place in Munich from October 24 to 30, 2022.

Accuride Wheels has revised parts of its product portfolio and is presenting these changes at the IAA commercial vehicle show in Hanover next week. 

SPEEDLINE TRUCK are participating at IAA TRANSPORTATION at Hanover, Germany next week and are exhibiting its product range of aluminum wheels for trucks, buses and trailers as well as matching accessories in hall H22, stand B02 with the focus is on new applications for the transportation industry.   

Continental launches innovative LD Master L5 tyre-​ Offering a smooth ride and long service life despite heavy loads and abrasive surfaces; the new LD-​Master L5 Traction radial tyre is ready for demanding conditions and is also fitted with tyre sensors ex-​factory.

Maxion’s Company Press Conference at IAA, on September 20th, 2022 will unveil new truck wheel product and sustainability solutions.