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.
09.03.2020 Amsterdam
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.
Nokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, 27 February 2020 – Autonomous vehicles are being developed and tested in many real-world environments. One of the most promising applications is material transport in closed areas, where safety matters are under tight control. Now Stora Enso, a major Finnish forestry renewable materials company, is testing an autonomous truck in their mill area in Uimaharju, Eastern Finland. Nokian Tyres has provided the test truck with top-notch smart tires with Nokian Tyres Intuitu technology.
Read MoreSafame Comercial, distribuidor en exclusiva de CEAT Specialty en España y Portugal, presentó importantes novedades en FIMA en un espacio de más de 130 metros durante la 41ª edición de FIMA que atrajo a más de 237.000 personas.
Nokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, 20 February 2020 – When the terrain is harsh but even the most challenging work needs to be done, equipment with an outstanding quality come in need. Featuring radical new thinking in tractor tire technology, the no-compromise Nokian Tractor King tire is designed for the heaviest of machinery and the most difficult terrain in forestry, earthmoving and road maintenance. Now the Nokian Tractor King tire family expands its potential even further with a new tire size.
Read MoreHigh Altitude Truck Expedition reaches 6,694 metres: New ultimate high altitude record verified / Alliance 392 HD tires reliably master extreme mountain conditions / Installation of four life-saving emergency radios accomplished / Alliance Tire Group and Bohnenkamp as sponsors /
Alliance Tire Group together with its German distributor Bohnenkamp sponsored an extreme High Altitude Truck Expedition in the Ojos del Salado mountains in South America. The expedition aimed at installing live-saving solar-powered emergency radio communication systems in high mountain shelters. Led by Matthias Jeschke, the team successfully fulfilled this mission and further set a new ultimate high altitude record mark of 6,694 metres with a Mercedec-Benz Unimog U5023 truck mounted on Alliance tires.
Read MoreAGRI STAR II – a new tractor tyre by Alliance to be exclusively exhibited at LAMMA in Birmingham before its official launch. Visit Kirkby Tyres / Alliance booth at Hall 10 Stand 10.200 to find out more.
09.12.2019 | Amsterdam
Alliance Tire Group is about to launch a brand-new radial tractor tyre – AGRI STAR II. The tyre was designed in close cooperation with farmers and dealers in order to ensure the top performance in the field and on the road. As a truly innovative solution for modern agriculture, AGRI STAR features a unique Stratified Layer Technology (SLT) developed by Alliance engineers. Following the presentation at LAMMA in the UK in January 2020, the full tyre range will be launched globally some weeks later. Right from the start, AGRI STAR II will be available in 76 SKUs across the 70-s and 85-series, including specific sizes and various load indexes, which covers the market needs, almost up to 100%.
Ceat Specialty introduced 2 new products at Agritechnica, Torquemax and Yieldmax.
Read MoreFor the first time, trade fair visitors will be able to take a 360 Degree Virtual Tour to one of the most modern production facilities of agricultural tires.
21.10.2019 | Amsterdam
At Agritechnica, the tire manufacturer Alliance Tire Group will be offering an interesting and exclusive service – virtual reality experience. Using a VR headset, visitors will be able to take a 360 Degree Virtual Tour and see the whole tire manufacturing process at Alliance state-of-the-art factory in Dahej, India.
Read MoreNokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, The world’s biggest agricultural exhibition Agritechnica 2019 will have a strong emphasis on digital innovations. Nokian Tyres is up to the challenge, with a new production and R&D muscle enabling us to introduce new, interconnecting products.
To make farming and contracting work more versatile, informed and efficient, the new Nokian Ground King tire unlocks the true potential of multi-use tractors, while the Nokian Tyres Intuitu smart tire solution invites you to a digital journey. Add famously stable and strong flotation tires for trailers, and you have a winning combination to experience at the Nokian Tyres booth.Since the last Agritechnica two years ago, Nokian Tyres has invested EUR 70 million into increasing production capacity and expanding research and development operations with a new 3,500-square-meter R&D Center. These investments significantly boost the number of new products being brought to the market, including the new revolutionary multi-use tractor tire for agriculture and contracting. Nokian Tyres has also expanded its solutions by introducing smart tires, digital solutions and heavy machinery wheels.
Read MoreNokian Heavy Tyres, Nokia, Finland, 8 October 2019 – For years, Nokian Tyres has been a global forerunner in forestry tires. The latest addition to the product line is Nokian Forest King TRS 2+, an advanced tire that brings true next generation features for six-wheel forestry machinery – such as soil-friendly grip, durability and excellent support for chains and tracks. What’s more, the new sizes for Nokian Forest King F2 and Nokian Forest King TRS 2 tires make them available for a broader range of forestry machinery.
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