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Continental is the first manufacturer to launch series tyre with very high share of sustainable materials
Continental today presented its most sustainable series tyre to date–the UltraContact NXT. With up to 65 percent renewable, recycled and mass balance certified materials, it combines a remarkably high share of sustainable materials with maximum safety and performance. Continental is the first manufacturer to launch a tyre with both[...]
Maxxis Tyres: Travelling off-road without compromise
Trapped on the side of the road with a flat or burst tyre is something nobody enjoys. Many farmers cannot afford down time in their daily operations and personal safety is another huge concern to many living in the rural areas. That is why farmers will invest in good[...]
Firestone launches Maxi Traction Harvest tyre
Firestone is proud to announce the launch of its new, high-performance Maxi Traction Harvest tyre. The new tyre is the fruit of extensive R&D by Firestone’s parent company, Bridgestone, in response to customer needs, says Willie Stander, Agriculture Manager at Bridgestone Southern Africa. “Firestone has become a leading brand[...]
Roll out the correct Firestone for profitable farming
“Tyres form part of the total mechanisation solution,” says Willie Stander, the new manager of Bridgestone SA’s agricultural section. “The role of tyres in agricultural mechanisation is becoming more important by the day. That is why we can say that farmers have much to look forward to.” “The correct[...]
Firestone supports optimal tyre quality in SA Agriculture
Bridgestone, through its flagship tyre brand Firestone, is partnering with agricultural co-operatives across South Africa to deliver massive fuel savings from improved commercial vehicle tyre usage, particularly tractors, through its first National Education Campaign and Ballasting Clinics throughout the 2020 summer planting season. Ballasting of industrial vehicle tyres involves[...]