Both major tyre producers and smaller suppliers have new tyre types coming to market. These meet specific needs for key segments but share common values such as improved traction, resistance to damage and increased wear life.
Chinese tyre supplier Techking is aiming to capture a larger slice of global supply, with Latin America, Canada, Australia, the Middle East, Russia and Indonesia all being markets where the firm wants to develop its presence.
The firm has a wide range of tyres for standard applications but is also now offering special tyres designed for certain duties. One of the firm’s representatives explained that the tyres the company developed initially for use in Northern China were not suitable for use in the sout
Key developments in the tyre market will allow certain firms to reposition themselves - Mike Woof writes. New tyre types are now coming to market, while key business developments will allow some firms to reposition themselves. Perhaps the biggest business development in the market is the deal to acquire the privately-owned Czech firm CGS Holding by Trelleborg in a move worth €1.1664 billion (SEK10.9 billion). The finalisation of the deal is subject to approvals from the competition authorities but should be
