Nokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, 15 September, 2021 – Not all quality tires are made for the biggest and most powerful tractors. For many years, the Nokian TR Forest tire with its comprehensive size range has been a proven, reliable choice for light and medium weight forestry tractors. Now the tire has been renewed with new features – without losing any of the properties that made it a classic for tough forestry work. Introducing the new Nokian TR Forest 2 tractor tire!
Read MoreNokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, September 2, 2021 – Designed for the heaviest loads and toughest surfaces, the Nokian CT agricultural trailer tire has brought stability, long service life and massive load-bearing capacity to earthmoving and contracting jobs for years. Now the popular 600/55R26.5 size of Nokian CT gets an update that enables even bigger loads and higher operating pressures – resulting in even better operational efficiency.
Read MoreLeader in VF technology – further sizes added to the already biggest portfolio in the industry / New size of the Alliance 372 VF – flagship tire in VF technology / New size of the Alliance 363 VF row crop – master of on-road drive and low wear / New size of the Alliance 585 – pure versatility for telehandlers, backhoe and compact loaders
Visakhapatnam Plant in India is currently under construction / Decision for additional investments will double the plant’s future capacity for Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (YOHT) / First stage of factory to start production in first quarter of 2023, second stage in first quarter of 2024 /
Nokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, August 10, 2021 – With heavy loads on changing road conditions, the tires on every axle position matter. The high trailer weight affects the handling of the entire vehicle, making the grip, stability and reliability of the trailer tires a critical demand. When transporting dangerous goods (ADR), liquids or bulk, premium trailer tires give confidence to the handling of the entire truck. The Nokian Hakka Truck Trailer is a premium all-weather trailer tire for the most demanding transports. It offers higher mileage, excellent grip and low rolling resistance for confident, comfortable and economical driving.
Read MoreNokian Tyres plc Half Year Financial Report January–June 2021, August 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
This release is a summary of Nokian Tyres’ Half Year Financial Report January–June 2021. The complete report is attached to this release. It is also available on the company website at www.nokiantyres.com/company/investors/.
Read MoreThe world’s greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture. In 2021, the Festival of Speed has returned better than ever, providing the stage to celebrate 2020’s planned theme of ‘The Maestros – Motorsport’s Great All-Rounders’, featuring drivers, teams and manufacturers who have shown their true greatness by succeeding across a variety of motorsport disciplines.
Read MoreAmsterdam, NL (June 2021) – CEAT Specialty is expanding its line-up of VF technology tyres with the introduction of the Spraymax VF. This tyre is specially designed for self-propelled sprayers.
Read MoreNokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, June 22, 2021 – Nokian Hakkapeliitta TRI tire offers the winning combination of all-season efficiency, unsurpassed grip in varying winter conditions and excellent handling on the road. Its versatility and wide size range have made it a popular choice from compact tractors to high-powered machines. Now, with the new 540/65R28 and 650/65R38 tire sizes, the number of available sizes extends to 29.
Read MoreNokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, 15 June, 2021 – Railway use sets special demands for a backhoe loader tire. Half of the tire is on metal, which can cause uneven wear and shorten the tire life. Nokian Tyres has been perfecting a special tire for railway use for several years, and now the unique Nokian Ground King Semi-Slick tire variant solves many problems that were previously typical when using a backhoe loader on railroads.
Read MoreAmsterdam, NL (June 2021) – Amit Tolani has been named Chief Executive of CEAT Specialty, effective 1stJune. CEAT Specialty has its EU office in Amsterdam, which has been servicing the farm and OTR tyre requirements of European customers since 2017.
New versatile tire for wheel loaders / Increased traction design with special grooves/ Made for the extreme – waste management, metal scarp yards, recycling centres / Non pneumatic solid tire – Severe Duty Solid (SDS) / Special compound formulation resists chipping, chunking and heat build-up / Sidewall apertures offer improved driver comfort.
Europe will be the first region in the world to start using an ice grip label for tires. In addition to this, tires will have a snow grip symbol and a QR code that lead to an extensive, European database. The change will become effective on May 1. The aim is for the new labels to help buyers compare different tires and guide them toward safer, eco-friendlier tire choices. As a winter tire pioneer, Nokian Tyres has been working for a long time to develop the labels. This work is now paying off.
Read MoreNew rubber compounds further enhance cut resistance and heat resistance / Three variants in three sizes to match customer demands – application specific and purpose-built / Excellent durability and minimum downtime. Launched only in 2019, one of the most modern radial OTR tyres for mining operations Galaxy HTSR 400 (E-4/L-4) is now available in two new variants of execution: cut resistant and heat resistant compound versions.
The Alliance 585 tire range has been officially homologated by Manitou as an option for the manufacturer’s range of MLT NewAg telehandlers. This tire option in size 460/70R24 is already available from factory on MLT NewAg and NewAg XL ranges.
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced in October 2020 that it will consolidate its various off-highway businesses into one single entity – Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (YOHT). This includes Yokohama’s off-the-road (OTR) tire businesses across the globe and Alliance Tire Group (ATG) with its renowned tire brands Alliance, Galaxy and Primex, which Yokohama bought four years ago.
Read MoreMaking professional tire use safer and more efficient sets high demands on product development. To bring new ideas to the market faster, testing has an important role. Nokian Tyres has invested heavily on a new, state-of-the-art test center for Nokian Heavy Tyres, upgrading the testing capabilities to a whole new level with added automation and capacity. Despite the challenges caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the magic is already happening in the new building – enabling us to introduce more and better new heavy tires.
Read MoreThe Nokian Ground King tractor tire with its new kind of HybrilugTM pattern caused quite a stir upon its release in 2019. For the first time, the same tire could bring excellent results both on soft field and in fast road transports. To unlock the potential versatility of as many tractors as possible, the Nokian Ground King tire range is steadily growing – with the total of 20 sizes available from this January.
Read MoreSince its introduction some five years ago, the block-patterned Nokian Hakkapeliitta TRI tractor tire has gained a reputation for being a true all-season tire with superior winter capabilities. The size range has been gradually expanded to fill the needs of different kinds of contractors. The latest addition to the Nokian Hakkapeliitta TRI range are six new sizes made specially for compact tractors and other compact machinery.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it will build a new plant in India’s Special Projects Zone, Atchutapuram Industrial Park, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh for the purpose of expanding production capacity of Alliance Tire Group (ATG), a Yokohama Rubber Group company engaged in the manufacturing and sale of off-highway tires.
Read MoreThe digital transformation of heavy tires makes a huge difference for everyday driving as well as fleet management. Nokian Tyres introduced the Intuitu smart tires in Agritechnica 2019 fair in Hannover last November. Now Intuitu will be available for selected agricultural and contracting tractor tires, with sales starting from Finland.
Read MoreMedium-size delivery trucks and buses are shuttling the streets in every city, keeping people and goods moving. The Nokian E-Truck range of truck tires has proven to be a dependable choice for long and medium haul road transports, so why not expand it to cover these lighter vehicles as well? Now the same economical kilometers are available for regional and city traffic with the new Nokian E-Truck 17.5 tire range.
Read MoreWAKEFIELD, Massachusetts (July 10, 2020)—Alliance Tire Group, Ltd., A Yokohama Rubber Corporation group company, was named North American Direct Materials Supplier of the Year by AGCO, the world’s largest agricultural equipment manufacturer focused solely on the agriculture industry. The honor was awarded during AGCO’s online 2020 North America Supplier Event.
Read MoreNew powerful market representation for the renowned Galaxy OTR tyre portfolio / Jason’s Tyres Extreme is specialised in OTR and supplies the complete earth moving programme / 24 hours service as one additional benefit for end users / Further boost for Galaxy’s tyre portfolio
Read MoreNokian Ground King was the major tractor tire release by Nokian Tyres in 2019. Its unique Hybrilug™ technology effectively combines the best features of lug and block patterns, enabling excellent mobility on soft fields as well as comfortable road transports. During 2020, the Nokian Ground King tire will have eight new sizes, making it compatible with even broader range of equipment.
Read MoreMixed-service radial tires for small tractors in gardening, orchards and vineyards / Nearly 50 per cent greater tread depth than typical R-3 tires / Solid-to-void tread ratio of 49:51 per cent for top self-cleaning / 23 tire sizes available for rim sizes from 12 to 30 / Low total cost of ownership /
Read MoreThe Nokian R-Truck tire series was developed for the special needs of on/off-road use in mind. At home in two worlds – on a muddy forest road or construction site as well as on a highway – the range had an enthusiastic reception from the on/off-road trucking professionals. Now the heavy-duty Nokian R-Truck Steer XL steer axle tire in size 385/65R22.5 will make even the heaviest construction and timber trucks ready for both worlds.
Read MoreExtensive testing against premium competition / With tracks or without: grip and traction as “trademark” / Low wear and high load carrying capacity for highly efficient forestry operations / Highly attractive price-performance ratio / Tested in practice and highly approved.
Read MoreThe name CEAT is one with which users of farm equipment will have become more familiar in recent years, as the Indian manufacturer seeks to raise its profile and boost its business in the agricultural sector since the 2015 formation of the subsidiary CEAT Specialty Tyres Ltd, a specialist arm for the manufacture of tyres for agriculture, as well as mining, earthmoving, industrial and construction equipment.
Read MoreNew tread further extends Galaxy’s tire range for skid steer loaders / all year ‘specialist’ for all types of surfaces / 10 % larger footprint / Superior in terms of wear, cut and chip resistance, tensile strength, performance on snow and heat resistance.
Based on the globally recognised expertise of Galaxy in producing high quality skid steer tires, the new Galaxy Mighty Trac ND was made to deliver year in year out.