Seasons of Change
April winds are down, and it is the perfect time to reflect on all the work we have done. Across our sectors, we have seen significant developments and innovations. We have been meeting busy farmers and construction professionals across the world, discussing how BKT tires can meet their ever changing needs. Smart Tires for Seeding […]
STARCO invests €2.5 million in strengthening manufacturing capabilities
Over the course of this year STARCO, has focused on the OE business and has invested significantly in strengthening its European manufacturing setup to meet the demands of current and future OE customers. Investments looking to total more than €2.5 million will continue next year, with a focus on the steel wheel factory in Croatia and […]
Trelleborg acquires ČGS Holding
Trelleborg has signed an agreement to acquire ČGS Holding a.s. – a privately-owned company with leading positions in agricultural and specialty tyres as well as engineered polymer solutions. The total cash consideration amounts to approximately SEK 10.9 billion on a cash and debt-free basis. ČGS is headquartered in the Czech Republic and generated sales of […]
Trelleborg announces agricultural tyre price increase
Trelleborg Wheel Systems announces a seven to ten percent price increase in Europe, effective June 1st, 2015. The price rise, which includes tyres for agricultural, forestry and light agricultural application, is driven by a macroeconomic pressure on the manufacturing footprint outside the European area. The strong appreciation of the USD against the Euro along with […]
Nokian Tyres and Valtra Set the New World Record for Tractors: 130.165 km/h!
The new world record for fastest tractor was achieved when Nokian Tyres and Valtra combined their northern expertise. The new amazing record was set on a snowy and icy road in Finnish Lapland. Multiple World Rally Champion Juha Kankkunen kept his head cool and drove the machine at a speed of 130.165 km/h (80.88mph). Breaking […]
Bridgestone makes emphatic entry onto premium agricultural tyre market
Bridgestone is making an emphatic entrance into the agricultural market for premium tyres with the launch of its long-awaited VT-TRACTOR tyre. While all radial agricultural tyres previously manufactured by the Bridgestone Group were sold under the Firestone brand, this newly developed tyre signals a clear declaration of intent on the part of Bridgestone to compete […]
Contractor reduces combine harvester width with Michelin Cerexbib tyres
Director Nick Wade had previously specified a set of Michelin Ultraflex XeoBib tyres as original equipment on a new self-propelled sprayer, and took the decision to replace the existing MegaXBib fitments on his combine with tyres featuring the same unique technology, as the XeoBibs. Wade says: “The MegaXBibs did an excellent job at stopping the […]
Increased farming focus for ATS Euromaster
ATS Euromaster has extended its expertise in farming, with three additional centres – in Forfar, Market Harborough and Norwich – being accredited to the high standards demanded by Michelin’s nationwide Exelagri dealer network. The accreditations make ATS Euromaster the largest Exelagri dealer in the UK, with seven of its centres, each situated within a key […]
Sensational test results for winter tyres from Apollo
With winter on our doorsteps, to help consumers make an informed buying decision regarding the regulation switchover to winter tyres in most parts of Europe, leading German television channel VOX tested 5 of the available winter tyre brands in the German market. Despite being a new kid on the block in the European market, Apollo, […]
