Marangoni Equipment Approved by European Standards

Equipment used by Marangoni to test tire rolling resistance has been found to be compliant with TÜV standards. TÜV, or Technical Inspection Association, is an independent, third-party organization based in Germany that validates the safety of products and services in the European Union.

Published: October 24, 2017

Equipment used by Marangoni to test tire rolling resistance has been found to be compliant with TÜV standards.

TÜV, or Technical Inspection Association, is an independent, third-party organization based in Germany that validates the safety of products and services in the European Union. Their evaluation results reaffirm Marangoni’s commitment to quality and compliance with industry regulations, such as the labeling of retreaded tires which is on the agenda within the European Union.

The newly validated machines at Marangoni’s R&D laboratories allow the company to test new compounds and products, as well as provide testing and certification of rolling resistance for partners and in-house products.

Continental Tire discusses how prioritizing dealer feedback maximizes profits

Continental Tire executives talk about the status of the PLT tire market, the company’s strategic balance between OE and replacement tire offerings, and more.

By David Sickels

David Sickels is the Editor of Tire Review. He has a history of working in the media, marketing and automotive industries in both print and online.

Published: April 19, 2024

If you could boil this year's Continental Tire GOLD member meeting into one takeaway, it's that the tire manufacturer is putting a whole lot of effort into listening and responding to its dealer base. Continental doesn't own company stores, so building a strong value proposition around the company's brands and products with its distributors and retailers is the most effective path to success. To maximize the mutual benefits of this partnership, Continental leadership says acting on the will of its dealer base – whether that's about product, programs, distribution, or anything else – is paramount.