New OMNITRAC Mixed Service Truck Tyre Range from Goodyear
Goodyear is launching a brand new mixed service truck tyre range offering optimal damage resistance and longer service life than previous Goodyear mixed service tyres. The new OMNITRAC range features new DuraShield technology and combines excellent robustness with enhanced...
Mathe Group and Van Dyck Invest in The Future
Tyre recycler, Mathe Group, and Van Dyck, manufacturer of recycled rubber flooring – sister companies within the PFE International Group of companies – are staging a multi-million-rand comeback with multiple investments in their businesses in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal.
NitraLife helps Heymans Kole keep its cool
The world of commercial heavy transportation is highly competitive with new companies entering – and leaving – the industry constantly. Heymans Kole, a transportation company based in Standerton, is one that has outlasted many. In fact, under the leadership...
Eqstra launches tyre mobility solution to assist customers
Eqstra Fleet Management and Logistics (Eqstra) has invested R4.3 million in a tyre mobility solution for its customers, while at the same time creating significant business opportunities for black owned and black women owned SMME’s.
“With tyre spend of more...
BF Goodrich launches truck tyre range in SA
Michelin subsidiary BF Goodrich has launched a truck tyre range in South Africa aimed at customers “who demand international quality, reliable and robust tyres at an affordable price,” says Franck Sire, Michelin’s marketing director.
He says BF Goodrich’s Route Control...
Continental signs collaborative agreement with Caterpillar
Continental and Caterpillar have signed an agreement to equip Cat Off-Highway-Trucks (model series 770 to 775) with Continental RDT-Master tyres in sizes 18.00R33, 21.00R33 and 24.00R35. The agreement will also see the two companies collaborate on the design of...
Continental shines at TruckX Expo 2018
As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial vehicle tyres, Continental had a strong presence at the recent TruckX Conference & Expo held at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Midrand.
As the transport, logistics and fleet industry’s annual...
Bridgestone grows truck and bus footprint
Bridgestone South Africa has launched a new addition to its Firestone FS404 range of heavy-duty tyres. Initially available only in 315/80 R22.5 size, the FS404 is now also available as a 12 R22.5 variant; optimised for duty on steer,...
BSAF proposes closing tyre manufacturing plant in PE
Bridgestone Southern Africa (BSAF) has announced its proposal to close its bias tyre manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth. This move is fully in line with the recently announced mid-long term business strategy laid out by Bridgestone Corporation...
Sava tyres expands LDV range
Sava, a leading brand within Goodyear’s product portfolio, has launched the Trenta 2 to bolster its LDV tyre range.
The tyre is said to offer improved mileage and fuel efficiency, promoting lower costs and increased reliability over a longer lifespan....
