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CV SHOW The Giti GTL925 Hankook Presents Commercial Tyre Solutions at the 2018 Commercial Vehicle Show Hankook Tyre UK will once again be present at the 2018 CV Show Hankook Tyre UK will be presenting their expanding portfolio of commercial vehicle tyres at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham. Taking place from 24th to 26th April 2018 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), the company’s stand will be located in Hall 5, number 5C60. The stand will be featuring a wide range of tyres including the SmartFlex for regional haul, and the SmartWork for on and off road, both of which are selected as Original Equipment for MAN, Mercedes-Benz and Scania trucks. Furthermore, the premium tyre maker will be launching a new all-position bus tyre for city traffic. David Thorp, UK Sales Manager for the commercial vehicle market said, “our share of the market has grown in recent years, thanks to our reputation for producing reliable tyres which companies need especially when priorities put increased emphasis on Total Cost of Ownership. Fleets looking to maximise value for money in every area of business have returned time and time again to Hankook, which prides itself on providing reliable products for customers and reasonable cost per mile figures.” New for 2018, the Hankook stand will also feature the concept tyres from the 2016 Hankook Tyre Design Innovation Programme 'Connect to the Connected World'. Designed by students from the University of Cincinnati, the three futuristic tyres present a vision of future mobility through tyres. Visitors to the stand are invited to play a ‘Strike-a-Light’ game where they can compete for a place on the leaderboard and ultimately the chance to win the daily top prize of a 4K Ultra HD 55” TV. The winners shall be announced after the exhibition ends. Hankook Tyre UK looks forward to welcoming visitors to the Hankook stand (Hall 5, Stand 5C60) between 8.30 am and 5.00 pm. display, with the stand split into seven core areas comprising combi- road, long haul, regional, mixed service, urban and winter. The seventh application will be revealed on day one of the show (Tuesday 24th April). In 2016 it was announced that the Giti name will replace GT Radial in the truck and bus segment to create a singular global platform and streamline product development. The tyres sit at the top of the mid- tier segment with extensive value- added service and R&D support. Tony McHugh, TBR Sales and Marketing Director UK at Giti Tire, said: “CV Show 2018 promises to be an exceptional event for the UK operation, where over the last 12 months the Giti name has become readily accepted and hugely respected by fleets throughout the country.” McHugh adds, “The GTL925 itself has become one of our premium sellers, and by giving it prominence on the stand it will be introduced to many potential users who will also have the opportunity to witness first-hand our exciting product range, exceptional customer support and value-added services. Automatic Drive-Thru Tyre Checks in Seconds! 􏰁 PNEUSCAN ATM....... Tyre Pressure Check 􏰁 PNEUSCAN PRO.......Tread Depth Check 􏰁 PNEUSCAN LOAD Axle Load and Total Vehicle Weight 􏰁 PNEUSCAN ID..............Vehicle Identification 􏰁 PNEUSCAN DAT........Data Management VENTECH 􏰀 PNEUSCAN YOUR TYRES. www.pneuscan.com www.grenzebach.com Giti GTL925 High Cube Trailer Pattern Takes Centre Stage at CV Show 2018 The Giti GTL925 high cube trailer pattern in size 445/45R19.5 will make its event debut at CV Show 2018, where the global manufacturer will also unveil an exclusive tyre for a whole new application. Situated on stand 4G60, the Giti GTL925 allows high cube trailer fleets to maximise a vehicle’s inside loading volume of up to three metres height while still respecting the total vehicle height of four metres allowed across Europe. Available also in 435/50R19.5, both tyres carry a load index of 160 and speed index J and are M&S marked to indicate superior all-season traction and braking properties. A seven-rib tread pattern ensures regular wear while optimised rolling resistance achieves a B label rating confirming good fuel economy. In total over 20 Giti tyres will be on