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MCB ‘FINALLY’ READY TO BOUNCE BACK
GITI UNVEILS ADVANZTECH INITIATIVE TYRES
Singapore-Based Giti Tire says that it has brought together its global research and development to launch a series of new components under the AdvanZtech umbrella. Giti Tire operates R&D centers in China, Indonesia, Germany, and the US, as well as a UK Tire Testing Center. Representing close to 1,000 team members, Giti said uniting them under the AdvanZtech initiative is enabling it to utilise state of the art equipment and high technologies to create “an allencompassing platform that considers driver needs from six key perspectives”. Leading the way is Giti Tire’s pattern noise simulation system which optimises the design of its tyres to quiet down the noise from the tyre and road interaction. This technology eliminates annoying tire vibrations by combining testing, modal and transmissibility analysis, and structural analysis, improving overall ride comfort. Through simulation and test technology, Giti also optimises its tyre structure - fine-tuning tire stiffness, improving grip, and optimising handling response. The company’s low rolling resistance compound reduces friction between rubber molecules, which lowers energy consumption. Computational contour deformation analyses and rolling resistance prediction technologies result in structural designs with optimised deformations. This means less heat generation, less fuel, and better protection for the environment. Giti is actively engaged in next generation innovative tyre technologies. It says its latest smart tyre technologies help reveal hidden safety hazards opening new frontiers for improved safety and performance.
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PARTS Mineral Circles Bearings (MCB) says its return to Automechanika Dubai this October is an opportunity to showcase its new partnership with industry-leading brand SKF and SNR. The company said in a statement that it is “finally ready to bounce back from its two-year-long hiatus from the event” after last participating at the aftermarket show in 2018. It will use Automechanika Dubai to introduce SKF’s wheel bearing, timing, and accessory belt kits to the market: “which is very timely for the burgeoning automotive market in the region. With SKF and Mineral Circles’ newly inked agreement, both pacesetters are set to expand their footprint specifically for the Automotive market.” As the sole authorised distributor in the UAE, Mineral Circles Bearings described
TIMELY LAUNCH MCB said Automechanika is the perfect platform to launch its new brands.
Automechanika Dubai as the best opportunity to underline its convenience and benefits, specifically for its top European vehicle brands. Both premium brands manufacture high caliber kits are fit for leading car brands such as Nissan, Volvo, Renault, Honda, among others. Managing director Hassanein Alwan said he believes there is a
bigger potential to penetrate a wider market audience through the collaboration with SNR and SKF. “These two brands are globally known to cover at least 98% of European vehicle-inoperations,” he explained. “This will put an end to the difficulty of the MEA region to have easy access to European brands.”
IAA AND AUTOMECHANIKA FRANKFURT BOTH OFF EVENTS
The world’s leading event for transport, logistics and mobility has been cancelled and will not return until 2022. The IAA Commercial Vehicles show was dues to take place during its usual slot of September but organisers said the health risks of the Covid-19 pandemic and the measures taken to contain it have “fundamentally
changed the backdrop” for the event. “The Covid-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on business in the sector and also the IAA,” said the IAA’s organisers, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) in a statement. “Many countries have travel restrictions that will remain in force for several months to come. Large
RESPONDING TO DEMAND The organisers of Automechanika said that both safety concerns and demand from customers led to its postponement.
events have been prohibited over the coming months in nearly all European countries. Given the situation with the corona pandemic, face-to-face meetings can no longer be held at a trade fair and particularly at the IAA.” Automechanika Frankfurt has also been postponed until 14 to 18 September 2021. Show organisers Messe Frankfurt said in its own statement that it “simply would not have been possible” for many of the exhibitors and visitors from over 180 countries to take part in the event under the conditions currently prevailing or those expected at that time. The event is expected to resume its biennial rotation. “With waves of the pandemic moving around the globe and many countries not expecting it to peak until the summer, I am certain that the decision to postpone is the right one,” said Detlef Braun, member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt. MAY-JUNE 2020 25
