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Camoplast Solideal has a new name and an all-of-road focus
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amoplast Solideal Inc. has changed its name to Camso. Following a transition period, this name also will become the master brand for its off-the-road tires, tracks and track systems. Along with the name change, Camso is puting 100% of its efort on 11% of the global tire and track market: the of-the-road market. Its new marketing tagline is “Camso, the road free company.” Tis focus “creates an in-depth knowledge of the OTR market enabling the
company to identify its customers’ very specifc needs and, hence, develop enhanced tires, tracks and track systems for those needs,” according to the Magog, Quebec-based company. Te new name represents the best of Camoplast and Solideal. “Te launch of Camso highlights the success our company has achieved in just a few years,” says Chairman and CEO Pierre Marcouiller. “We have become the world’s second-largest specialized player in the manufacturing of tires, tracks, and
AcuTread earns its frst SmartWay verifcation AcuTread Alliance Group has received its first SmartWay verification for a mold cure drive retread, the FED 20/32nd Drive Tread. “The precision manufacturing process and operational advantages of mold cure retreading are now available in a SmartWay-verifed drive retread,” says Bob Majewski , technical director. “AcuTread remanufactured retreads are produced under strict processing guidelines by authorized AcuTread licensees.” AcuTread Alliance Group manufactures and distributes tires from locations in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia as well as through a network of dealer associates. ACUTREAD ALLIANCE GROUP Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 19160 www.mtdquiklink.com/19160
track systems for of-the-road vehicles.” Camso’s sales in this sector went from $95 million to more than $1 billion in seven years. Te company serves four markets: material handling, construction, agriculture and powersports. Camso designs, manufactures and distributes high-quality tires, wheels tracks and track systems. It works with major original equipment manufacturers such as Toyota, Caterpillar, John Deere and BRP, as well as several distribution networks. ■
A new GT Radial long haul drive tire North American fleets and owner operators have a new long haul drive tire option, the GT Radial GDL617FS. Manufacturer Giti Tire Group says the tire offers excellent traction, irregular wear resistance and fuel effciency for long haul usage. It features a wider tread and unique compound design for higher mileage. The tire’s central platform and supplementary groove help prevent stone retention. A deeper transversal and dimensional zigzag siping provide good traction and anti-irregular wear. It’s available in the popular 11R22.5, 295/75R22.5, 11R24.5 and 285/75R24.5 sizes, and is backed by a 72-month limited warranty and limited two-retread casing warranty. GITI TIRE (USA) LTD. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 19162 www.mtdquiklink.com/19162
Improvements in Trelleborg forestry tires A radial tire for farm implements from BKT Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) has introduced a radial tire for farming implements featuring increased fexion (IF) technology. The new RIB 713 tire, size 280/70 R 15, is designed to reduce soil compaction and withstand punctures. BKT says it developed the RIB 713 with IF technology in response to the needs of modern agriculture for reduced soil compaction. IF technology allows for heavier load carrying capacity at the same infation pressures of a standard, samesized tire. This feature provides uniform weight distribution and excellent fotation properties. The tire’s steel belting increases stubble and penetration resistance. In addition, the “D” speed rating ensures that the RIB 713 tire runs up to 40 mph on the road for quick travel from one piece of farm land to another. BALKRISHNA INDUSTRIES LTD. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 19161 www.mtdquiklink.com/19161
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The Trelleborg Wheel Systems division of Trelleborg AB has improved the performance of its forestry tires by borrowing innovations from its agricultural tires. The Twin Forestry tires series is available worldwide and includes the company’s ProgressiveTraction and inter-lug terraces technologies. They are self-cleaning, track-compatible tires with superior traction for tough forestry applications. The Twin Forestry tire line consists of the T440 (pictured) and T480, and is complemented by the existing skidder range, T418. The frst size offered is the 710/45-26.5, for both the T440 and T480, and more sizes are in the works. The T440 is ideal for clay, mud, ice and snow and provides a better grip and self-cleaning with less impact on the forest foor. The T480 features a large contact area with low ground pressure, as well as a unique tread design for effective self-cleaning and added pulling power. TRELLEBORG WHEEL SYSTEMS AMERICAS INC. Quik-Link: (800) 687-1557, ext. 19163 www.mtdquiklink.com/19163
MTD August 2015
