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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.
AGRI STAR II – the secrets behind the performance / Clearly defined deliverables: Extended tire life, competitive price point, components, construction and performance to excel / Perfected to match the requirements of today’s agriculture / Unique design underlines unique performance.
The story of the recently launched Alliance AGRI STAR II started after Agritechnica 2017: Inspired by this leading agricultural fair, engineers of Alliance Tire Group spent almost 24 months developing a tractor tire to satisfy all modern demands in the segment.
Read MoreNew premium offer in R-4 bias tire range / Superb performance due to high tread depth and wide lugs / Robust, durable, heavy-duty compounds / Improved resistance to buckling, tearing and cracking / Wear and cut resistant /
Alliance Tire Group (ATG) announces the release of the Alliance 321 Plus, a new series of heavy-duty tires for backhoe and compact wheel loaders. Thanks to the tires’ high tread depth, robust tread design, wide lugs, and heat resistant compounds (HRC), the new premium offer in the R-4 bias tire range delivers superior results.
‘Master’ of hard surfaces – versatile and productive on any ground / New sizes of highly popular tire series for telehandlers, backhoe and compact loaders launched / Effective tread design, special compounds, B speed rating, / Extended tire life, maximised productivity.
Only launched in 2019, the Alliance 585 has already become a bestseller and earned an excellent reputation for delivering top performance and productivity.
Nokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, March 16, 2020 – With close to a million units sold, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta Truck E tires and compatible Noktop Hakkapeliitta E retreading materials have been a benchmark for extreme winter traction tire for over a decade. While the grip, safety and comfort of the original Nokian Hakkapeliitta Truck E is still hard to beat, the new demands set by changing work, trucks and legislation call for an improved version. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta Truck E2 is a true next-generation drive axle tire for extreme winter conditions, combining grip and safety with a low rolling resistance and quiet, comfortable ride.
Read MoreSAME Deutz-Fahr S.p.A. (SDF) will be touring Fance to present their latest tractor models / For the second time in a row, Alliance Tire Group is the official partner / Featuring VF tires and the brand-new AGRI STAR II during the Tour.
Alliance Tire Group will again be partnering with Deutz-Fahr during their 2020 series of Power Tour events. For the second consecutive year, French end users and SDF dealers will get the opportunity to experience new Deutz-Fahr tractor models equipped among all with the Alliance tires.
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Read MoreSTARCO Switzerland’s new distribution partnership with Alliance Tire Group will make the full range of premium tyres under Alliance and Galaxy brands for agriculture, forestry and construction available in the Swiss aftermarket for STARCO customers.
STARCO Switzerland’s new cooperation with Alliance Tire Group (ATG) started and the range is available for customers today.