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I n t r o d u c t i o n • 1 Contents One-on-One Founders of Nitralife – Rob and Tom Sowry........................................... 3 Focus on OTR Tyres Just when we thought the global tyre shortage in the OTR (off the road) sector that brought the mining and construction to its knees was a thing of the past, murmurs to the effect that many countries are rebounding after the global recession....................................................................... 9 Industry News BOTO appoints Transafrica as Exclusive Distributor .............................. 19 Chemvulc Innovating new products for Retreaders............................... 20 Manufacturing Michelin launches new tyre for Earthmover market............................... 24 Dunlop does it again!............................................................................. 24 Apollo SA receives TS 16949 certification............................................. 24 If the tyre is lacking air it reaches for the phone.................................... 25 Events Michelin goes green in Rio..................................................................... 28 Pirelli goes green but blue comes out tops!........................................... 33 Conti Corner World Cup splendour – Continental style!............................................. 30 Dealer Profile Size doesn’t count! Autoquip Alberton defies the odds......................... 36 Talking Tyres Future technology – Revolution rather than evolution........................... 41 Goodyear News Is this the MTR of all tyres?.................................................................... 46 World News Pirelli Formula One tests continue in france........................................... 49 Apollo to Invest in Dutch, SA Tyre Plants............................................... 49 Budget tyres could kill, but at least they’re quiet................................... 50 Competition, Subscription, Website ........................................ 52 Front Cover: Courtesy Tyrecor/Infinity Editor Technical Consultant Reproduction Printing Distribution Advertising Liana Shaw Wray Shaw Diane van Noort TYPO – Colour Printing Specialists Prestige Bulk Mailers Liana Shaw Publishers Sky Publications cc PO Box 702 Douglasdale, 2165 Tel: (011) 658 0011 Fax: (011) 658 0010 Cell: 082 851 6777 E-mail: satreads@mweb.co.za Website: www.satreads.co.za A note from the editor Having recently acquired an extensive data base of mining houses in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia, we’re excited to announce that we will be paying far more attention to the OTR market in this issue and those to come. We begin with a feature story outlining some of the challenges facing this specialised sector, among them, another impending global tyre shortage, rising raw material prices and the contentious issue of Chinese OTR makes and their role in this segment. The local industry along with end users and representation from the imported tyre contingent, weigh in as they give us their take on the situation. Our coverage of the OTR market continues with a new OTR product from Michelin and the official announcement of yet another exclusivity distribution arrangement drawn up by a Chinese tyre maker and a local distributor. On a more light-hearted note, Bruce Carolin takes us on a trip to Rio de Janeiro to attend Michelin’s historic Bibendum Challenge while I test the new eco-friendly Pirelli Cinturato P7, Amazing-Race-style. As highlighted in my story on page 33, all credit must go to Pirelli Tyre SA for the conception and organisation of such an ingenious event. The planning allegedly took three months, with no detail left unattended in the interests of staging a press event unlike any other. And as we bid a sad farewell to the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, we bring you some highlights courtesy of official sponsor, Continental Tyre SA. They certainly rose to the occasion in honour of this momentous occasion and their official participation, by hosting a world-class promotional package that spanned four weeks. We were privileged to enjoy a part of this with them, starting with the opening game, SA vs Mexico, a day I shall never forget! To Bridgestone SA, another heartfelt thanks for transporting us to the semifinal in Durban (Spain vs Germany) at the awe-inspiring Moses Madiba stadium. Well done South Africa, you did us proud!
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