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GKN Wheels Achieves Manufacturing Targets at New Telford Facility

moveero (formerly GKN Wheels & Structures)

GKN has completely rebuilt its manufacturing facility which is now producing three times as many wheels as its old plant.

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MAXAM MS453 Open Pit Mining Tire

Enhanced casing construction with advanced compounding technology on the MS453 tire ensures durability in mining operations.

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Yokohama Rubber Building New Tire Plant in India for ATG Off-Highway Tires

Yokohama Tire Corp.

Further increases in demand for ATG’s off-highway tires led to the decision to build an entirely new plant.

The new facility in India will help increase production of ATG tires for various off-highway applications.

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

NOKIAN Intuitu Smart Tires Now Available

Nokian Heavy Tyres Ltd.

Nokian Tyres Intuitu consists of sensor-equipped smart tires and a mobile application to monitor tire pressure and temperature.

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Continental and BMZ Creating Digital Traceability for Rubber Supply Chain

The new system will enable the successful documentation of the entire supply chain through a digital tracing system.

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Bridgestone Supplying Tires for Volta Zero Electric Truck

Bridgestone will supply tires for the Volta Zero launch vehicle as well as the pilot fleet of electric trucks.

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MAXAM Tire Opens New Solid Tire Factory

The new manufacturing facility is strategically aligned to serve today’s market demands through compound advancement and automated technology.

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Tracks & Undercarriage

Undercarriage Components Market to Expand 4% Through 2030

Fact.MR reports the undercarriage market will reach a value of U.S. $2.7 billion as global demand for construction equipment picks up again.

The undercarriage components market will be driven by growth in construction equipment demand.

New Report Highlights 20 Disruptive Technologies Driving Innovation in Global Tire Market

New materials and smart driving concepts will transform the global tire market in the coming decades, says a new report from Smithers.

A push toward smarter tire technology will be one of the ways the global tire market transforms in coming years.

The Impact of Autonomous and Electric Vehicles on Tire Designs

Unique requirements of autonomous and electric vehicles will bring about the need for new tire and wheel solutions.

The Conti e.MotionPro concept was developed for an electric truck from MAN.

Titan Outfits World’s Largest Tractor with World’s Largest Farm Tires

Titan Tire Corp., a subsidiary of Titan Intl.

Titan has outfitted the 1,100-hp Big Bud 747 4WD tractor with eight dual configuration Goodyear Optitrac LSW1400/30R46 tires.

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Continental Commercial Specialty Tires Appoints New Head of the Americas

Matthew Futrelle has been named the new head of sales and marketing for the Americas.

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