Michelin is launching two new MICHELIN CerexBib 2 tyres, the result of an exclusive partnership with New Holland and the CNH Group.New Holland, a renowned pioneer in agricultural machinery, founded in 1895, and Michelin, the world leader in tyre manufacturing, founded in 1889, share two fundamental values – excellence and innovation. …
MICHELIN INTRODUCES AGRICULTURAL STOCK HOLDING INTO WHOLESALER R. H. CLAYDON
Michelin has appointed R. H. Claydon as an official wholesaler for its agricultural products, helping to support its network of accredited Michelin Exelagri dealers.The business will stock a range of Michelin farming tyres at its eight strategically placed warehouses across the UK, improving the manufacturer’s wholesale coverage in England, Scotland and Wales. …
MICHELIN TYRES TAKE KAVANAGH CRANE HIRE’S FLEET TO NEW HEIGHTS
Kavanagh Crane Hire has taken delivery of three new Liebherr mobile crane units all specified on ultra durable MICHELIN X Crane + tyres.The business – which operates the largest crane fleet in Ireland – has been buying Michelins since it was established back in 1973 and now specifies all new vehicles exclusively on the manufacturer’s premium fitments. …
MICHELIN X TWEEL ELIMINATES PUNCTURES ACROSS MILLSTREAM’S MOWER FLEET
Millstream Estate Services has turned to the airless MICHELIN X Tweel Turf to eliminate a growing number of punctures across its grass cutting fleet.The Milton Keynes-based business now has the tyre and wheel combination running on five of its six Kubota ZD 1211 zero-turn mowers, with plans to upgrade the remaining machine in the near future.…
MICHELIN EVOBIB TYRES HAILED AS ‘THE BEST’ IN THE BUSINESS
York-based Wharram and Kay has converted its new Fendt 728 tractor onto the latest generation of MICHELIN EvoBib tyres, having been hugely impressed with the performance of the previous range of the high-technology fitments.The MICHELIN EvoBib is the first agricultural tyre on the market specifically designed to be used with Central Tyre Inflation Systems (CTIS), allowing it to obtain excellent performance on the road and in the field due to its adaptive design.…
MORE THAN A DECADE’S SERVICE FROM ULTRA-TOUGH MICHELIN XMCL TYRES
Yorkshire-based T Grange & Son has recorded extraordinary longevity from the MICHELIN XMCL tyres working on its Claas Scorpion telehandler.The vehicle is still operating on the same original equipment 460/70 R24 fitments it arrived on in 2011, having now clocked up more than 7,000 hours in operation. …
MICHELIN BIBLOAD HARD SURFACE TYRES STAND THE TEST OF TIME FOR W DALE & SON
Ripon-based W Dale & Son has recorded superb longevity from the MICHELIN BibLoad Hard Surface tyres it specified as original equipment on a JCB Agri Super telehandler.The agricultural and recycling contractor has clocked up more than 5,300 hours on the durable 460/70 R24 fitments, which still have more than 10mm of the original 33mm tread left on the casing.…
MICHELIN APPOINTS NEW AGRICULTURAL TECHNICAL CORRESPONDENT
Tom Saunders has been appointed as Michelin’s new Beyond Road – Agricultural Technical Correspondent.Saunders has been promoted from his current role of Territory Business Manager to replace Gordon Brookes, who is retiring following 35 years with the company. …
MICHELIN INTRODUCES NEW SIZE FOR ITS SPRAYBIB CFO RANGE OF TYRES
Following the launch of the MICHELIN SprayBib CFO (Cyclical Field Operation*) in 2022, a new dimension has now been added to the range – the MICHELIN SprayBib CFO VF 710/60 R46. Designed for self-propelled sprayers, it is the first very-low-pressure flotation tyre in the MICHELIN SprayBib CFO range.…
MICHELIN TYRES AND PTG TECHNOLOGY PROVES PERFECT SOLUTION FOR A I WALGATE & SON
A I Walgate & Son has recorded significant improvements in the health of its soil having equipped its Fendt 724 tractor and two frontline implements with PTG Central Tyre Inflation Systems (CTIS) and MICHELIN Ultraflex Technology tyres.…
MICHELIN LAUNCHES A NEW VERSION OF ITS ‘2-IN-1’ EVOBIB TYRE
After receiving a SIMA gold medal for innovation in 2017, Michelin has now launched a new version of its ‘2-in-1’ EvoBib tyre.The MICHELIN EvoBib is the first agricultural tyre on the market specifically designed to be used with Central Tyre Inflation Systems (CTIS), which makes it possible to obtain excellent performance on the road and in the field due to its adaptive design.…
NEW MICHELIN X STACKER 3 HD DESIGNED TO REDUCE UNEXPECTED DOWNTIME
Michelin has launched the MICHELIN X Stacker 3 HD for reach stackers, designed for heavy duty use primarily in ports. The new tyre, which replaces the older generation X Stacker 2 LC, limits unexpected machine downtime, reducing urgent need for replacement and extra service costs for the customer. Its optimised tread wear indicator allows for secure wear life projection, meaning operators can plan the appropriate maintenance accordingly.…
MICHELIN SECURES MAJOR TYRE INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD FOR A SECOND YEAR
Michelin rewarded for “visionary” and “template approach” to long-term sustainability Award sees Michelin beat off the challenge from rival manufacturers Michelin Tyre plc has been recognised for its commitment to decarbonisation, winning the prestigious Tyre Industry Environmental and Sustainable Solution of the Year Award for the second year running at the National Tyre Distributors Association…
MICHELIN EYES EUROPEAN ROLLOUT FOR NEW MATERIALS HANDLING TYRE TRAINING COURSE
Michelin has launched a dedicated training programme for tyre technicians responsible for keeping fleets of forklift trucks and other materials handling equipment on the move.…
MICHELIN TYRES PROVE TOP OF THE CROPS FOR WHARRAM AND KAY’S NEW BATEMAN SPRAYER
Wharram and Kay is getting fantastic results from its new Bateman RB35 self-propelled crop sprayer having fitted the vehicle with MICHELIN AxioBib 2 tyres.The York-based crop farming operation has seen vastly improved stability and can run the sprayer on very wet ground thanks to the superb soil protection qualities of the VF 650/60 R38 fitments. …
MICHELIN ROADBIBS ARE THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR MILL FARM ASHORNE
Mill Farm Ashorne is getting great results from the MICHELIN RoadBib tyres it specified as original equipment on its new Fendt 828 tractor.…
MICHELIN ULTRAFLEX TECHNOLOGY TYRES HELP TATHWELL FARMS PROTECT ITS SOIL
Tathwell Farms has taken delivery of a New Holland T7.270 tractor and a Horsch Avatar 6.16 drill, both fitted with Michelin’s latest generation agricultural tyres as part of an ongoing strategy to protect its soil and boost the sustainability of its operation.…
MICHELIN LAUNCHES NEW SPRAYBIB CFO TYRES
Michelin has introduced a new low-pressure tyre range designed specifically for self-propelled sprayers – the MICHELIN SprayBib CFO (Cyclical Field Operation*). Replacing its predecessor, the MICHELIN SprayBib, the new range offers improvements and benefits for farmers and contractors in three key areas:…
MICHELIN ROADBIB TYRES GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR COAST-TO-COAST RECYCLING
Coast-to-Coast Recycling has been hugely impressed with the longevity of MICHELIN’S RoadBib tyres, after they clocked up more than double the mileage of any other agricultural tyre it has fitted to its JCB Fastrac fleet.…
MICHELIN YIELDBIBS LAST TWICE AS LONG FOR CORNISH CONTRACTOR GRIGG-AGRI
Cornwall-based contractor Grigg-Agri has invested in another set of VF 420/85 R34 MICHELIN YieldBib tyres for its two Bateman RB35 sprayers after the original equipment rubber lasted twice as long as the tyres it had run in the past.The two sprayers are used to support a wide range of arable crops across the county, clocking up significant mileage on country roads as they travel between farms. …
MICHELIN NAMES NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR UK & IRELAND
Michelin Tyre plc has appointed John Howe as Managing Director for the UK & Ireland, with effect from 1 January 2022. He will also hold the role of B2C Sales Director, with responsibility for the company’s car, motorcycle and bicycle markets. Howe, 41, brings an impressive 25 years of service within the company, having begun…
MICHELIN ULTRAFLEX TECHNOLOGY TYRES HELP LARRINGTON TRAILERS SEAL THE DEAL AT FELTWELL GROWERS
Feltwell Growers has ordered four new Larrington Trailers specified with Michelin TrailXBib VF tyres and an AgriBrink central tyre inflation system (CTIS) after trials showed the superb soil protection qualities of the set-up.Part of the G’s Group – one of the largest family-owned fresh produce suppliers in the UK – the farm had plans to move its entire fleet of trailers onto tracks, as it looked for the best ways to reduce soil damage at its 5,000-hectare base in the wet Norfolk Fenland.…
MICHELIN AGRICULTURAL TYRES AVAILABLE IN FARMING SIMULATOR 22
Michelin has become an official partner of Farming Simulator 22. The partnership allows all players to take advantage of the environmental and productivity performance benefits of the Michelin agricultural tyre range when this new release in the multi-million selling video game series is launched later this month. As a technology leader in the agricultural tyre…
MICHELIN ADDS ITS LARGEST SIZE TO THE CROSSGRIP RANGE
Michelin has introduced its largest size of the multi-purpose, all-season CrossGrip tyre. The new 540/80 R38 CrossGrip fitment takes the range up to 13 dimensions in total, available on both the original equipment and replacement markets.…
MICHELIN’S TOUGH TYRES NEVER FALL FLAT FOR PSH ENVIRONMENTAL’S VOLVO LOADERS
PSH Environmental has eliminated all instances of punctures across its fleet of Volvo wheeled loaders by utilising Michelin’s ultra-durable X Mine D2 Pro tyres.The skip hire, recycling and aggregates business specifies all new machines with the Michelin fitments, having found them to be more durable than any other rubber tyre on the market, while offering a much-improved level of comfort and performance over a solid waste tyre.Nigel Parker, who runs PSH Environmental alongside his brother Martyn, says: “We fit the Michelin product because it is by far the best option for our wheeled loaders. The Volvos are fantastic machines, working in a very tough environment and we use a premium tyre to ensure we get the best out of them and avoid costly downtime.…
MICHELIN APPOINTS CONOR TWOMEY AS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR UK & IRELAND
Michelin Tyre PLC has appointed Conor Twomey as Communications Director for the UK & Ireland. The role encompasses press and public relations, social media, events and internal communications across the UK and the Republic of Ireland and covers the entire Michelin brand portfolio, including car, motorcycle, bicycle, truck, bus, agriculture and construction tyres, the world-renowned…
NEW MICHELIN X AGVEV – THE FIRST TYRE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR AUTOMATIC GUIDED PORT VEHICLES
Michelin has launched the new X AGVEV, the first tyre specifically designed for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) operating in ports. The X AGVEV means that port operators now have access to a tyre engineered to meet their AGV requirements in terms of performance, reliability, productivity, and safety. It is also the first time a port…
MICHELIN ADDS SEVEN NEW SIZES TO ITS TRAILXBIB RANGE
Michelin has expanded its TrailXBib range of agricultural tyres for trailers, spreaders and slurry tankers with the addition of seven new sizes. Initially launched to market in two key sizes in June 2020, the TrailXBib has been developed in close association with farmers and benefits from Michelin’s Ultraflex technology, helping to limit compaction and protect…
MORE SIZES ADDED TO NEW MICHELIN AGRIBIB ROW CROP IF-RATED TYRE RANGE
Michelin’s new AgriBib Row Crop IF (Improved Flexion) tyre is now available in five sizes. Designed specifically for use on self-propelled and trailed sprayers, and on low to medium horsepower row crop tractors from 70 to 180 hp, the new range was launched earlier this year initially in IF 380/90 R50 167A8/167B and IF 320/85…
MICHELIN ULTRAFLEX TECHNOLOGY TYRES CAN HELP ‘FEED THE WORLD’, CONCLUDES HARPER ADAMS RESEARCH
An in-depth study into the impact of traffic and tillage on soil compaction has found agricultural machinery running low pressure Michelin Ultraflex Technology tyres could boost farmers’ yields by 4 per cent, helping to ‘feed the world’ for years to come. Harper Adams University – a specialist provider of higher education for the agricultural and…