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Giti Tire has expanded its Truck and Bus (TBR) portfolio with the launch of three new tyres at The Tire Cologne 2022, which include the Giti GSR236 and GSR237 Combi Road tyres, which are both available and the GDL617 Ecoroad, which will be available at the end of the year. Other TBR tyres on show included the GDR621+, GDR675 and GTR955 tyres.

British commercial vehicle (CV) production rose 27.6% in the best April since 2016, with the output alone growing 58.0% for export markets.

Coventry-based Emergency Services lighting and equipment supplier Woodway Engineering has agreed on a new distribution contract with Wheely-Safe, to supply the latest TPMS technology, wheel loss and wheel rim temperature sensors to its UK and Ireland customer base.

THE TIRE COLOGNE ended last Thursday, having seen 12,000 trade visitors from 100 countries, 300 exhibiting companies and brands from 35 countries. This year’s edition focused on solutions relating to the themes of sustainability, digitalisation and the future of mobility, as well as innovations and products from the segments of tyres and wheels, automotive services and workshop needs, tire remoulding, as well as tire recycling and disposal.

Suitable for loading operations, Trelleborg’s latest radial tyre performs on demanding terrains, including sandy and rocky surfaces. The EMR1031 utilises a cut-resistant compound with a sidewall protector for damage protection and a multi-surface tread design for superior traction.

Anyline offers an opportunity for the whole tyre sector to establish data management of every tyre sold – and disposed of.

Autopromotec, the event dedicated to automotive equipment and aftermarket products in a move to showcase specific products and discuss industry developments, is now underway and continues until 28th May. 

Michelin’s free-to-download MyTechXpert app offers all the latest tyre info and cost-saving tips for HGV and PSV fleets.

Valencia-based Top Recambios, which offers a variety of tyre brands, has announced the incorporation of Trelleborg’s agricultural and agro-industrial tyres into its product offering.

Ferdinand Hoyos, Continental’s head of the EMEA Replacement Tyre sector, has unveiled the manufacturer’s plans to focus on sustainability, road safety and technology for its EMEA replacement tyre sector.