Russian tyre maker JSC Cordiant announced completing rebranding of the former Continental tyre plant in Kaluga The facility is now producing Gislaved tyres thanks to a brand rights deal negotiated with Continental in May 2023 It appears the Gislaved name will also take centre stage when tyre production at the ex-Bridgestone factory in Ulyanovsk restarts Tyrepress and Tyres & Accessories subscribers can log in below to read the full article If you are not yet a Tyrepress or Tyres & Accessories subscriber Subscribe now If you would like the latest news from the Chinese tyre industry in Chinese, visit our partner site TyrepressChina.com facility resumes manufacturing after two years of inactivity Russia – Russian tire maker JSC Cordiant has resumed commercial production at the former Bridgestone factory in Ulyanovsk The official launch was held during a 19 March ceremony attended by Cordiant CEO Vadim Volodin and Alexey Mordashov Cordian started the trial runs at the plant in November last year after being idle for two and a half years the unit currently has the capacity to produce 2.4 million units of passenger car tires the unit is claimed to be "one of the most modern full-cycle tire enterprises in the Russian federation” and has an overall capacity of 5,000 units/day Producing Gislaved-branded tires, its product portfolio includes tires with standard sizes ranging from 13" to 19" - for cars as well as tires homologated for supply to automakers as OE Cordiant acquired the facility from Bridgestone in December 2023 following the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine The launch "is important both for the sustainable development of the Cordiant holding and for the entire tire industry in Russia,” said Alexey Mordashov The start-up will have stabilising effect on the market and will enable Cordian to meet the growing domestic demand whose Severgroup acquired Cordiant last November A subscription to European Rubber Journal includes: Already a subscriber? Log in here If you're shopping for quality winter-rated tires offering value & performance here are 5 great choices that go easy on the budget The value of winter tires is highlighted in studies like the 2021 Canadian Consumer Winter Tire Survey which revealed that their use rose to 69% in areas where not mandated 79% of motorists surveyed said that winter tires had saved them from loss of control or a collision the 2023 Canadian Consumer Winter Tire Study by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada found that winter tire usage outside Quebec has increased to 71% 81% of drivers reported that winter tires have prevented accidents or loss of control underscoring their critical role in enhancing road safety across Canada let’s get on with our list of top-budget winter tires with the best performance and overall value These prices listed are averages and can vary based on location It’s always a good idea to check multiple sources or local retailers for the best deals and availability General Tire is another of the Continental brands offering the technology and reassurance of a leading tire maker without the high-end price tag Its products are widely available from online retailers like Tire Rack and traditional stores such as Canadian Tire the Grabber Arctic for light trucks and large SUVs scored well in Consumer Reports testing cut-and-chip-resistant compound and high-strength belts Both it and the Altimax Arctic 12 offer the peace of mind of a 72-month treadwear warranty Excellent scores in Consumer Reports testing Cooper strives to make tires that outperform its status as a mid-range brand Here we’ve selected two of its Discoverer winter products and smaller SUVs) and Snow Claw (for light trucks) Both are aimed at city driving and highway commutes The True North features Cooper’s patented ‘Snow-Groove Technology’ scalloped sipes are designed to trap snow in the surface of the tire for greater traction the compound has been built to stay flexible even in extreme cold Both features helped True North to #1 in Consumer Reports’ winter tire rankings The studdable Snow Claw was launched last winter as a complement to the True North The SUV and pickup tire were snow-tested in four countries across three continents and also boasts the Snow-Groove tech Cooper claims it has top-level braking performance on snow and ice Proven technology from a winter tire specialist If you spend a lot of time driving on ice then you’ll be best served by a studded winter tire We suggest another Scandinavian entry to our list the Nordman 7 from Finnish winter tire specialist it employs technologies from previous generations of Nokian’s flagship Hakkapeliitta products but at a lower price Road noise can be a concern with all winter tires but especially so with studded products Nokian’s Air Claw Technology combines drop-shaped air dampers on the front edges of the tread blocks with an anchor stud The result is claimed to be a reliable winter grip but with good stud durability which keeps the stud upright by optimally tensioning the tread block during braking The Nordman 7 has been on the market since 2017. As of 2023 Nokian has turned Nordman into a standalone brand which is available in the US and Canada this fall The studdable Nord Frost 200 generates grip on snow and ice with a combination of two different types of sipe (the small grooves in the tread of winter tires): 3D stepped sipes on the inside and 3D sinusoidal sipes on the outside The combination is also said to improve wear performance which is a common concern in low-cost winter tires Meanwhile Gislaved notes an asymmetric pattern that combines an adjusted outer shoulder for better handling performance with a V-shaped inner area for better aquaplaning resistance and water flow The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 is available in Canada exclusively at OK Tire it’s a great option for only a small premium over an entry-level Cold-weather performance at a budget price Silica-reinforced compound enhances traction and flexibility in cold temperatures Sailun is quickly establishing a track record of providing some of the best tires at affordable prices this top pick was the IceBlazer WST1 (cars) studdable winter tire — the company’s biggest-selling winter product with more than a million customers in Canada alone The complementary WST 2 covered larger truck and SUV applications the Sailun IceBlazer WST1 was replaced by the Sailun IceBlazer WSTX The WSTX is the latest addition to Sailun’s Ice Blazer line and continues the tradition of being a studdable winter tire It’s designed to offer improved performance over the WST1 featuring a silica-reinforced compound for better flexibility and stability in various winter conditions making it a versatile choice for different vehicles Sailun is part of Mesnac, one of the world’s leading tire technology companies. It has also invested in cutting-edge tire materials and environmental technology, including the EcoPoint3 technology which should eventually find its way into Sailun’s winter products as well There you have it: five cheaper winter tires to conquer Canadian winters without breaking the bank before you hit the tire shop to buy a new set below we outline some helpful tips to keep in mind before spending your hard-earned money Bear in mind that not all tires will be available in the right size for your vehicle so try to have a Plan B beyond your first choice.  think about the type of winter driving you do – urban – and look for tires that suit the application Some tires are better in slush or wet snow Impartial tests such as those conducted by Consumer Reports are a great source of information and look for recommendations from friends or colleagues who drive in similar conditions Most cars, trucks, and SUVs sold in North America come with all-season tires that are designed to keep you moving in most conditions. Many are designated M+S (mud + snow) but will not perform at their best in temperatures below 7°C/45°F.  For regions of the US and Canada that experience these low temperatures for more than a few weeks a year which carry the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) mark Good luck with the search and be safe out there! Also, take a look at our full winter tire buyer’s guide here with more options TractionLife is about hitting the road and enjoying life We speak to new car buyers and motor enthusiasts who prefer the unbeaten path Double SGP2 champion Mateusz Cierniak returns to Swedish champions Lejonen for 2025 Cierniak won league titles with Polish club Lublin and the Gislaved team this year and he returns to join forces with Speedway GP star Dominik Kubera Lions boss Anders Frojd said: “Mateusz is a fantastic guy “He has now raced on all the tracks in the Bauhaus league one or more times and this experience is the next step for him to improve his away average 2024 SGP2 bronze medallist Mathias Pollestad is on his way to Smederna in the Bauhaus Elitserien The Norwegian shooting star won the final round of the FIM Speedway Under-21 World Championship series in Torun to claim third place overall and hopes to build on his fine progress with Gorzow in the Polish leagues Smederna boss Jerker Eriksson said: “We had contact with Mathias' management already last year but for various reasons we did not come to an agreement then.  “When we were going to start building the team for 2025 we made early contact again and then it went quickly He is a real tough guy who is also good from the tapes We believe he will continue to make great strides and are happy to have him in the team for next season.” Swedish international Timo Lahti has extended his stay with Dackarna into 2025 He joins forces with Danish racer Rasmus Jensen at the host club for the FIM Speedway GP of Sweden – Malilla Dackarna team manager Rikard Kling said: “Of course we wanted to extend with Timo and he immediately showed an ambition to stay Timo and his team are also very popular among the other riders and the entire Dackarna organisation “Timo really showed high class towards the end of the season where he had some real peaks A fast-starting rider who can beat just about anyone he was also the rider who raced the most matches at No.1 during 2024.” ZMARZLIK SWAPS SPEEDWAY GP BIKE FOR EWC MACHINE EKSTRALIGA | VACULIK LEADS GORZOW TO DERBY DELIGHT ZMARZLIK LANDS MAXIMUM POINTS IN LANDSHUT AFTER SPEEDWAY GP & SPRINT DOUBLE Kaluga facility manufactured 2.7 million units of tires last year Russia – Cordiant Group has progressed the ramping up of production at the former Continental tire plant in Kaluga which has been renamed as Gislaved The facility produced 2.7 million units of passenger car tires said deputy governor of Kaluga Vladimir Popov in a social media post 4 Feb "operates efficiently and has integrated a new structure following its rebranding." Cordiant acquired the facility in May 2023 as Continental existed Russia following the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine the plant is “steadily increasing production volumes and expanding its product line.” The unit ‘overfulfilled’ its production ramp-up by 23% adding that 220 new tire sizes were also launched last year set a ‘record shipment’ of 31,000 tires per day during 2024 the Kaluga facility has a nameplate capacity to produce 3.5 million units per year of passenger car and light truck tires The Cordiant Group of Companies reports that the former Bridgestone tyre plant in Ulyanovsk Russia – now rebranded as a Gislaved facility – has resumed operations Cordiant shares that the relaunch of the Ulyanovsk facility begins with the production of a new Cordiant-branded summer tyre model The plant’s product range will gradually expand in 2025 including the introduction of premium models under the Gislaved brand name Winter tyre production is scheduled to commence in the first half of 2025 Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The Quebec winter tire law is already 10 years old making it mandatory to have winter tires mounted from December 15 to March 15 at least 60% of drivers in the Prairies and 93% of drivers in New Brunswick equip their vehicles with winter tires we have tested and compared hundreds of products ranking the best… and the worst in the business Tires have come a long way since the turn of the millennium they grip much more on all kinds of icy and snowy surfaces and they are more comfortable There are still products out there we would not recommend as we prefer to mention the best in this new and updated 2018-19 Top 10 list These products are meant for vehicles from small sedans and vans up to intermediate SUVs We took about thirty tire models to our test area Tests were conducted with an on-board computer and a dB meter The program is thoroughly the same for each product: acceleration and braking counting for a small percentage in the final standings Readers may think the products remain the same from one test to another but there are new products every year that can earn more points and find a berth in the final standings There were a few contenders for the last spot in this list General Altimax Arctic 12 or even Cooper WSC the Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT (Winter Reactive Technology) earned the last place because of its overall winter characteristics Goodyear has a huge expertise in terms of winter products with a catalogue of more than 14 sizes for cars And Goodyear shares technology with its Dunlop division that also offers 15 more winter tire models the Ultra Grip Ice WRT provides very good dry weather but lacks grip in deep snow and slushy conditions the Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c hit the target from day one and was always in our Top 10 list The iG52c is designed for cars and small SUVs while its more aggressive iG52v sibling can supply large SUVs and pickups The tread pattern shows a soft compound and largely siped blocks with plenty of void areas that can stop any vehicle on ice and hard-packed snow within reasonable distances while permitting a safe drive in deep snow and slush this Yoko could provide more bite in curves Consumers can expect good durability and the cost/value of this product is probably the best in our Top 10 list The Pirelli Ice Zero FR was presented three years ago and can be compared to some extent to what Continental and Michelin offers The tread pattern of the Ice Zero is directional and the rubber compound provides safe braking distances on ice and hard-packed snow Road handling is predictable and also very smooth with a low sound level in the vehicle the Pirelli Icecontrol model can be considered for consumers driving mostly in remote areas Better would be the Ice Zero option with factory installed studs: there are only 20 sizes and the W-shaped tread pattern is different but grip on icy surfaces is maximized The Pirelli exclusive studs are patented with a tungsten double-tip the Toyo Observe GSi5 is the one-model-fits-all winter product its prices are still affordable for a Japanese tire The Observe GSi5 is an above-average performer on any kind of cold winter surface due to crushed walnut shells added to the compound but could do better on wet and slushy tarmac The sound level entering the passenger compartment could be reduced on bumpy roads long-lasting product that addresses all type of vehicles Toyo added the entry-level Observe G3-ICE (friction or factory studded) and the all new Observe GSi-6 HP but the factory studded option should be considered The new GSi-6 HP was developed for sport and luxury vehicles with low profile and higher speed index requirements Continental is the biggest German tire manufacturer Its winter tire line-up includes nine models with the Winter Contact SI as top of the line for the last three years after replacing the Extreme Winter Contact model The Winter Contact SI features a directional v-shaped tread pattern with blocks filled with a compound—Polar Plus technology—that allows shorter braking distances Numerous sipes absorb water and slush and provide a sound grip on hard-packed surfaces they quickly get filled in deep snow and driving requires more attention The Winter Contact SI allows a very smooth ride and filters out noise from the passenger compartment The brand’s retail network is also very wide While many manufacturers are developing new products the X-Ice Xi3 has seen better days since it was first presented in 2012: in fact Bibendum`s winter proposal delivers the smoothest ride and durability The Flex-Ice compound combined with the tread block design and the Micro Pump technology provides short braking distances on ice and hard-packed snow but lacks grip in fresh snow and evacuating features in slush Its retail network is the largest in the country Originally a Swedish manufacturer and a long-time competitor to Nokian Gislaved became a subsidiary of tire giant Continental AG Gislaved’s footprint in Canada relies on the excellent Nord*Frost 200 successor to the previous Nord*Frost 100 and formerly Nord*Frost 3 and 5 but the product would benefit from better visibility The Nord*Frost 200 deserves our attention: on dry or wet tarmac road handling on a dry winter road is above average The Nord*Frost 200 shows good value for retail index and it is available factory studded for only a few more loonies The former Nord*Frost 100 is now manufactured as the General Tire Arctic Altimax 12 the Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 fares well and is still one of the top winter products on the market Road handling on ice and snow remains a benchmark for its competitors Considered as an ice tire because it cannot be studded the WS80 provides strong road handling on snow A long-standing rumour stating the Blizzak does not deliver longevity is totally false Some sizes offers XL format and Run Flat characteristics Blizzak products are available in almost every tire shop and car dealer The Hakkapeliitta 9 came close to finishing on top but lost a few points to the R3 in terms of comfort and ride smoothness Both Nokian products came out strong in braking on icy surfaces and the Hakka 9 offers the best drive in deep snow Consumers are still ambiguous about mounting studded tires since they’re noisier and less comfortable; they can be mounted from October 15 to May 1st in Quebec but are banned for people living in Southern Ontario and many indoor or residential parking facilities forbid them Please note that all Hakka 9 sizes are XL certified Another Nokian product worth putting on your shopping list is the Nordman 7 offered at lower prices and available with or without studs The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 is a friction (non-studdable) tire replacing the former R2 Not as grippy as its Hakkapeliitta 9 sibling in deep snow the R3 is a knockout on icy and hard-packed surfaces due to the design of its tread pattern and a bio ingredient called Cryo Crystal added to its compound that acts like mini studs The R3 earned more points for its road handling and daily commuting drive characteristics this is the best overall winter product and best balanced in this match offers a few run-flat options and most sizes are XL format * The author would like to thank Michel Poirier-Defoy for his expertise and invaluable cooperation in the completion of this comparison; and Atelier Yvon Lanthier for storing ℹ️ By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to the use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. × Latvian racer Andzejs Lebedevs knows only perfection will do as he bids to realise his Speedway GP dream at the FIM GP Challenge in Gislaved on Saturday Lebedevs is serving as this season’s first substitute rider for Speedway GP He scored eight championship points at the Holmgrens Bil FIM Speedway GP of Sweden – Malilla on July 15 and six at the OlyBet FIM Speedway GP of Latvia – Riga last Saturday Now the Daugavpils-born racer would like to become a full-time member of the Speedway GP series and could book his place in the line-up for 2024 with a top-three finish in Gislaved He faces some stiff competition for qualification from current Speedway GP stars Jason Doyle a former Lejonen rider who has accepted a late call-up for the FIM GP Challenge on his former Bauhaus Elitserien home track The FIM GP Challenge gives 16 riders five races to potentially change their lives as they battle it out over a hard-fought 20 heats with only the top three scorers earning spots in Speedway GP for next season One mistake or mechanical mishap could cost riders the chance of a lifetime and Lebedevs is determined to strive for perfection in Sweden He said: “Speedway GP qualification is my goal for this season and I want to show a good result and good speedway The GP Challenge is a one-day meeting and everything must be perfect – your luck You can’t have any bad luck like a broken chain or something like this.” Even if the starts in Gislaved do not go to plan Lebedevs believes a top racetrack offers him a plan B where it is not crucial just to make the start “I raced there in a league meeting not long ago and I had a really good result – I scored 13 paid 14 points That result gives me some more confidence for this meeting.  “Hopefully it will be my day and I come home with a big smile and I can start my preparations for next season with big ideas.” While Lebedevs will start among the favourites along with Doyle the event features a host of former Speedway GP riders bidding to regain their World Championship status including former FIM Speedway World Cup winner Michael Jepsen Jensen of Denmark Polish brothers Przemyslaw and Piotr Pawlicki and German ace Martin Smolinski with hometown favourite Oliver Berntzon named at reserve on his home track 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Starting his career at Auto123.com back in 2005 (while finishing his final year of studies at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario), Justin quickly applied his passion for writing, presenting, and photography, working under some of the most recognized editors in the Canadian motoring scene. A passion for photography from a young age makes Justin as comfortable behind the camera as in front of it, and capturing motoring memories from the scenery of beautiful Northern Ontario is a priority in much of his work. The particularly harsh winter climate in this part of Canada makes Justin a particular expert on winter driving, winter tires, and extreme-weather safety. Instagram: @mr2pritch\r\nYoutube: @JustinPritchard OK Tire Kingston owner Erik Fielding explains what’s hot in winter tires this season Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account Selecting the right set of winter tires for your vehicle can be a daunting task — especially if you’re a first-time winter-tire user with minimal real-world experience on which to draw for your decision winter tires exist across a wide range of prices with some better-suited to certain conditions and vehicles than others It tends to be that the right set of winter tires for you are the ones that deliver the highest levels of performance and confidence in the specific winter driving conditions you’ll tackle regularly Some winter tires are better for crossovers Others still are better if your priorities include a quiet drive or if you live in a northern locale and plan to add studs Many variables affect how a winter tire will work for you and your family in the real world Talking to an expert before making a decision perhaps after reading through some owner reviews is a great way to find a set that’s right for you Erik Fielding is the owner of OK Tire in Kingston I asked Erik which winter tires are the most popular with his customers this season and whether he sees any differences in tire selection between customers that live in city and rural areas you want to have a responsive tire that brakes when you need it you get what you pay for when it comes to tires When shopping for the best tire for your driving habits look for the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol located on the tire sidewall This symbol means the tires meet Transport Canada’s specific snow traction performance requirements and are designed for use in snow and cold conditions” Get your instant cash offer in under 2 minutes we’ll look at the five most popular winter tires at his store this season as well as some of the differences between city and rural drivers The Blizzak WS90 is the latest generation of one of the most popular winter tires on the road An updated silica-enhanced rubber compound dials up the grip and enables supporting tweaks to the construction and tread of the tires which capitalize on the modern compound for enhanced performance “These are an excellent winter tire that perform well in both dry conditions and heavy snow,” Fielding says noting these are the tires he personally runs on his family’s own vehicles The Blizzak WS90 tires are one of the top-rated tires in North America and are noted for strong stopping power and handling Owner reviews tend to see these tires earning excellent scores across the board – even relating to treadwear – though dry-road performance typically lags slightly behind the other scores After very recently test-driving a Subaru Crosstrek on these tires for eight hours I can confirm the bare-pavement highway ride is quieter than I normally expect of a car equipped with winter tires Fielding says the GSi 6 is a hot pick this season in a studless performance winter tire this line of winter tire is ideal for sportier cars Performance ratings see the GSi 6 tires earning top marks for ice traction and winter handling with high scores for traction in wet or snowy conditions Various advancements in tread design and rubber compound allowed engineers to improve both performance and treadwear “These have similar characteristics to the Bridgestone [Blizzak]” says Fielding “Both are premium tires and are comparable in price Tread life is excellent; they wear out less and can potentially last an additional season the Toyo GSi 6 tires feature several design elements that enhance the stiffness and bite from the tire sidewall and shoulder I asked Fielding about some of the key differences in tire selection between shoppers in city and rural areas one of the main differences is the use of studs He sees increased use of studded tires in rural areas but notes that results vary based on climate but they’re not useful in the city,” he comments When Erik’s rural shoppers want a studded tire they tend to choose the NordFrost 200 from Gislaved This is a Swedish manufacturer specializing in tires that excel in Nordic conditions With both non-studded and pre-studded options available NordFrost 200 tires are known for exceptional performance and grip in icy conditions as well as short stopping distances on icy roads Though scores for noise levels and dry-pavement performance scores lag slightly and come with maximum marks for handing on snow and ice Another hot-selling winter tire is the studdable Winterforce 2 With similar benefits to the Gislaved NordFrost 200’s the Winterforce 2’s are designed for long-lasting all-condition performance for your coupe Owner reviews give strongest marks for winter driving performance in snowy and wet conditions The Toyo Celsius is one of Fielding’s top-selling all-weather tires designed to be a year-round tire with enhanced wintertime capability All-weather tires are intended for shoppers who choose to run a single tire all year round with added confidence during mild winter driving conditions “All-weather tires are seeing increased popularity over the last three years” says Fielding “They’re wildly popular with snowbirds who may deal with varying conditions on their trip south or need increased traction for a short period — as they are mainly gone during the harsher months They are convenient as they don’t require seasonal tire switch overs.” Fielding notes all-weather tires like the Toyo Celsius are also popular among city dwellers who may not have extra space available to store their off-season tires an all-weather tire will perform better than an all-season tire in light winter road conditions though a dedicated winter tire will tend to deliver superior grip in more severe conditions An all-weather tire may or may not be ideal for what you drive “It’s always best to ask your tire expert if all-weather tires are a good fit for your vehicle and driving habits,” says Fielding To Erik Fielding’s top-selling winter tires I’ll add my personal favourite: the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 I run these tires on my own vehicles — including a Subaru Forester and a Volkswagen AllTrack In the sort of winter conditions I face regularly as well as polished hard-packed snow on the highway I find the Xi3 tires turn in solid all-around performance with one key attribute that stands out: braking bite X-Ice tires have consistently impressed me with braking performance on these surfaces an above-average braking “bite” on slippery surfaces when using these tires This helps add confidence and control for drivers who frequent the highway in the dead of winter It’s the key reason I’ve selected these tires as my personal favourite Strong scores for performance and overall satisfaction across many owner reviews on these tires adds further peace of mind Ontario based automotive journalist and award-winning presenter voice and cameras to share his latest automotive reviews and discoveries with his audience Host of EastLink Community TV's 'AutoPilot' Award-Winning Photographer Education Laurentian University B.Comm Summary · 18 years of 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can only pick 5 vehicles to compareEdit your picks to remove vehicles if you want to add different ones You can only add up to 5 vehicles to your picks Tetra Pak and Axjo Group are starting a feasibility study to build a new recycling plant for PolyAl from used beverage cartons in Gislaved with a joint investment of up to Euro 24 million The non-fibre component of carton packages designates the layers of polymers and aluminium being used as a barrier against oxygen and humidity to protect food in beverage cartons Axjo uses recycled PolyAl components from used Tetra Pak packages to create new packaging solutions for the wire and cable industry The PolyAl recycling plant is planned to become operational during 2025 “This marks the start of implementing a completely circular economy for beverage cartons in Sweden and shows that beverage cartons are a valuable resource that can be utilized over and over again in many applications,” says Alex Henriksen Featuring an annual recycling capacity of 10.000 tonnes the state-of-the-art plant will recycle and incorporate PolyAl into injection molded plastic products made by Axjo Recycled „Greenology“ materials “We are proud and excited to collaborate with Tetra Pak on this circular innovation project The PolyAl raw material will be a crucial component in our new procurement strategy Having access to large quantities of this raw material in our local area opens new opportunities for us to create recycled Greenology®* materials This will provide our customers with something truly unique and sustainable We also foresee that this will create new job opportunities in the municipality of Gislaved moving forward,” says Jacob Nilsson The new plant is set to ramp up recycling of PolyAl for Sweden Denmark and Norway to meet the circularity goals of the proposed EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and showcases the pivotal role of recycling in helping the green transition of the food packaging sector The industry has already invested approximately €200 million to increase the capacity for beverage carton recycling in the EU and plans to invest a further €120 million by 2027 Axjo identified the potential to use plastic for packaging purposes and is today the leader in producing spools reels and drums in environmentally friendly plastics Axjo has established a long-term collaboration with a number of global companies that use their solutions in their production solutions that not only improve cost efficiency but also a secure transition to a new era and new technology The former Continental tyre factory in Kaluga, Russia is taking on the Gislaved name and will operate under the management of Cordiant Joint Stock Company Of the three brands the previous owner produced within the Kaluga plant Gislaved is the only one for which S8 Capital gained usage rights when acquiring Continental’s Russian assets The newly renamed Gislaved plant in Kaluga holds the capacity to produce 4 million tyres per year and currently produces Gislaved passenger car and light commercial vehicle tyres in 13- to 21-inch rim diameters Plans are in place to introduce new premium and mid-range brands in the near future The Kaluga site employs more than 1,000 people and also includes a facility engaged in the production of automotive parts shopping for snow tires is no less complicated than shopping for a new car There are so many products out there that consumers don't know which way to turn we’ve compiled our top 10 picks of the best winter tires on the market Most of the manufacturers in our ranking are popular Others like Gislaved and Vredestein are coming to the fore this year with new products and so we’ve added them to our winter comparison we evaluated each tire on different winter surfaces (ice A special thanks goes out to Autodrome Saint-Eustache which made this possible by making a part of its facilities available to us last winter for computer measurements and several specific exercises The tests also took place on side roads and sections of highways – in particular for our noise meter measurements – in order to corroborate all the data The classic tests included accelerating and braking a subjective score that accounted for a minuscule part of the overall evaluation added a personal touch and helped us finalize the ranking The differences between certain products are minimal # 1. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 This tire is equally fantastic in snow and on ice it is also available with studs installed directly at the plant Drivers who prefer a smoother ride will appreciate its kid brother which competes more directly with the Japanese and European ice tires # 2. Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 The Bridgestone WS80 is the most recent addition to the Blizzak lineup Its handling on ice is exemplary and the tread and shoulder block design make it extremely efficient in the snow Its poor reputation for faster wear than its closest competitors is now ancient history # 3. Michelin X-Ice Xi3 The technological improvements made by its rivals Hakka and Blizzak over the last few years have relegated Michelin X-Ice Xi3 from first to third place it remains a yardstick in the category for its smooth ride and longevity It offers very short braking distances and good handling on ice and hard snow but loses a few points in heavy snow since the shoulder blocks of its treads are tightly woven and do not evacuate snow terribly quickly # 4. Toyo Observe GSi5 The Observe GSi5 is a versatile ice tire that offers very good traction in all types of snow and slush It’s a little less dynamic than the GSi5 on ice but you can get it with studs for improved grip on slippery surfaces # 5. Continental Winter Contact Si The Continental Winter Contact Si is a newcomer for 2015-2016 It picks up the torch from the Extreme Winter Contact whose asymmetrical tread suited performance cars but was a fish out of water when fitted on economical vehicles the Winter Contact Si can handle itself on ice V-shaped shoulder blocks are very quiet and good at filtering the road’s imperfections # 6. Pirelli Ice Zero Just like its rival the Continental Winter Contact Si the Pirelli Ice Zero is a new winter tire this year The tread features an asymmetrical design and a tread compound that makes braking distances short on ice it has excellent handling and a quiet ride comparable to that of the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 Another version of the Ice Zero will also be available with factory-installed studs The tread design is very different and there aren’t many sizes for the time being The studs made with a tungsten tip are exclusive and their W shape is supposed to improve grip on slippery surfaces # 7. Gislaved Nord Frost 100 Gislaved winter tires were long compared to Nokian products but its Finnish rival’s technology left it behind over time the Nord Frost 100 has an enviable reputation and rivals the efficiency of Hakkapeliitta tires in snow it doesn’t come close to the Hakka family’s dexterity on ice One powerful argument in its favour is its more affordable price # 8. Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c Yokohama winter tires are ranked among the best on the market and the iG52c is a worthy successor to the renowned iceGUARD iG20 its capabilities on ice and in slush are superior Handling on dry surfaces is flawless and the smooth ride is exemplary # 9. Vredestein SnowTrac 5 The Vredestein name is as evocative as Nokian and Gislaved in the world of winter tires the Netherlands-based manufacturer was not able to match the pace set by Nokian Bridgestone and the other big manufacturers the SnowTrac 5 offers good handling on dry surfaces and good performance when braking and in curves on icy surfaces Its distribution is very limited but it guarantees its user a certain amount of exclusivity which will impress your friends and colleagues to no end # 10. Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT The Ultra Grip Ice WRT managed to squeeze into our top 10 but it could have been overtaken by one or many lesser known tires had we not taken its durability or large distribution network into account it offers excellent handling on dry surfaces in very cold temperatures and a very comfortable ride it also stood out during braking tests on icy surfaces like many other ice tires that perform in good weather Had we extended our list to a top 15 or 20 we could have found other good products such as the Hercules Avalanche R G2 Hankook i*Pike RS (W419) and BF Goodrich Winter Slalom KSI a trio of products made in China that offer decent performance are the acclaimed GT Radial Champiro Icepro and the Maxtrek Trek M7 and Eskay Winter X Portfolio includes former Continental and Bridgestone tire factories has recently acquired Russian tire and automotive parts manufacturer Cordiant Group from private equity investor S8 Capital The purchase includes Russia-based: Cordiant Torrero and Gislaved passenger car tire brands; Cordiant Professional and Tyrex truck tire brands; and Meteor brands Auto Severgroup said it sees potential for further development in the tire and automotive components markets using Cordiant as a platform employs 8,000 people across four production plants including the former Bridgestone and Continental tire factories in Ulyanovsk and Kaluga respectively and two previously owned plants in Omsk and Yaroslavl Cordiant Group also acquired the Russian assets of Germany's Bosch in Engels "The assets of Cordiant became part of Severgroup during a very important period of transformation for the market,” said Severgroup in a recent blog post The post stressed the importance of ‘effective management’ to help “localise” the Russian tires auto components and equipment industry to satisfy the growing demand both in the mass and premium segments “has vast experience in managing industrial companies that are recognised leaders in their industries.” Severgroup aims to expand of the product line of tires and auto components with a focus on “a high level of product quality” Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed Five-time Speedway GP world champion Bartosz Zmarzlik zoomed to a 14 paid 15-point maximum as Swedish side Lejonen put one hand on the Bauhaus Elitserien championship trophy in Malilla on Tuesday evening The Gislaved club won 47-43 away to Dackarna in the Bauhaus Elitserien play-off final with Zmarzlik continuing the form that saw him wrap up Speedway GP gold in Vojens last Saturday He was joined in piling up the points by Swedish star Oliver Berntzon with Polish duo Dominik Kubera and Kacper Woryna notching nine each Great Britain racer Dan Bewley topped the Dackarna scoring on 11 paid 12 points while Aussie star Brady Kurtz collected nine Rasmus Jensen scored seven paid nine and Latvia’s Andzejs Lebedevs picked up a straight seven The second leg of the tie takes place next Tuesday in Gislaved Reigning FIM Speedway Under-21 world champion Jakub Miskowiak booked his place in the brand-new SGP2 series as Czech racer Jan Kvech pipped him to victory in the Gislaved qualifier on Saturday Riders were competing for a spot in the three-round SGP2 series – the newly-revamped FIM Speedway Under-21 World Championship As part of Discovery Sports Events’ drive to put the sport’s young stars at the heart of the action SGP2 is set to share a stage with Speedway GP events this year with Prague’s Marketa Stadium staging the opening round on Friday May 27 – the night before the FIM Speedway GP of Czech Republic The second round takes place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Sunday August 14 – the day after the FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain before the action concludes in Torun on September 30 – the night before the FIM Speedway GP of Poland – Torun Qualifiers for SGP2 took place at Swedish track Gislaved Latvian venue Daugavpils and Slovenian circuit Krsko on Saturday And Miskowiak ensured his place among the FIM Speedway Under-21 World Championship title contenders by finishing third in the Gislaved round Kvech triumphed with Sweden’s Casper Henriksson second Miskowiak third and Poland’s Wiktor Przyjemski taking the fourth and final spot Danish racer Benjamin Basso fell just short on 11 while Great Britain’s Tom Brennan and Australia’s Keynan Rew both missed out on 10 points Swedish hopeful Philip Hellstrom-Bangs exited on nine Danish racer Kevin Juhl Pedersen cruised to a 15-point maximum to win the Daugavpils round with in-form Czech star Daniel Klima qualifying in second place on 14 Polish young gun Mateusz Cierniak made it through on 13 with his compatriot Wiktor Lampart securing the final spot on 12 Finnish rider Timi Salonen fell just a point short of qualification on 11 Latvian star Francis Gusts didn’t line up in his home event in Daugavpils and was forced to travel to chase qualification He was rewarded with victory in the Krsko round on 14 points Denmark’s Jonas Knudsen and Czech youngster Petr Chlupac all made the cut on 12 Sweden’s Gustav Grahn fell a point short on 11 But the riders who missed out could yet be handed a reprieve as three permanent wild cards for the SGP2 series are still up for grabs along with a wild card for each individual round SGP2 QUALIFIERS SO FAR: Jan Kvech (Czech Republic) Petr Chlupac (Czech Republic) – plus three permanent wild cards TBC DAUGAVPILS SCORES: 1 Kevin Juhl Pedersen 15 Five-time Speedway GP world champion Bartosz Zmarzlik returns to Swedish Bauhaus Elitserien champions Lejonen for 2025 Zmarzlik led the Gislaved team to its first league title since 2009 this year and sporting director Anders Frojd admits bringing back the record 26-time Speedway GP winner was always a major goal He said: “The No.1 priority for us was to keep Bartosz Already around the Bauhaus Elitserien final against Dackarna on September 17 we agreed with Bartosz on an extension.  “Bartosz wanted to stay with us and have an early announcement about an extension Bartosz enjoys the club very much and likes his home track in Gislaved.  who in the pits gets involved with everyone in the team and shares his knowledge and tips.  “I am very proud that we at the Lions have managed to keep Bartosz over the 2025 season.” Zmarzlik joins forces with the likes of Speedway GP rival Dominik Kubera Speedway European Championship bronze medallist Kacper Woryna Great Britain international Adam Ellis makes the move to Rospiggarna for 2025 having appeared for Vargarna during the 2024 season Rospiggarna boss Mikael Teurnberg said: "Adam is a technical rider who has extensive experience on small just like our home track in Hallstavik.  "We have been looking for a rider who can strengthen our performance on home soil and Adam fits perfectly with what we are looking for I hope he can take the next step in his development with us." Four-time world champion Bartosz Zmarzlik will lead Lejonen’s bid for Bauhaus Elitserien glory in 2024 as Lions bosses build a flexible squad Zmarzlik has become a big favourite at the Gislaved club in recent years and joins the likes of Speedway GP newcomer Dominik Kubera 2020 World Under-21 champion Jaimon Lidsey former Speedway GP star Oliver Berntzon and FIM SGP2 rider Casper Henriksson in a star-studded squad Lions chiefs Anders Fröjd and Mikael Holmstrand insists there was never a question of bringing Zmarzlik back Bartosz and his team have agreed since the end of the season that we want to continue working together.  “But it's always good to let a little time pass and decide on how many matches the biggest stars think they have time to race in other leagues and what team structure and budget we see ahead of us in the coming years We have agreed on a plan for some time and after a few weeks of vacation Bartosz's signature has now also landed on a contract With four individual World Championship golds already at the age of 28 he is already one of the world's best riders of all time.” building a deep squad to ensure they are covered in the event Zmarzlik or Kubera’s international commitments force them to sit out any Swedish matches Fröjd and Holmstrand added: “Next year's squad has two main line-up possibilities where we have fewer points to spend on the reserve side and a wider one where we are very even right through the team.  “Since both Zmarzlik and Kubera will race in the GP next year and both are also part of the Polish national team with all the commitments that means we need to have a broad alternative when one or both of them is not available and we are very happy to have created these conditions for ourselves with a squad that has great potential to raise its average.” FIM SGP2 bronze medallist Bartlomiej Kowalski has extended his contract with Indianerna Finnish international Timo Lahti is the latest star to join champions Dackarna and triple British champion Chris Harris is back in Sweden after joining Bauhaus Elitserien newcomers Vargarna Lejonen bosses dubbed double FIM SGP2 champion Mateusz Cierniak “one of the best newcomers in the Bauhaus league this year if not the very best” as he extended his stay in Gislaved into 2024 Cierniak made his Swedish league debut in 2023 and made a big impression in the season he won his second straight FIM Speedway Under-21 World Championship in the FIM SGP2 series He joins forces with Speedway GP newcomer Dominik Kubera Jaimon Lidsey and former FIM SGP2 rival Casper Henriksson in Lejonen colours team leaders Anders Fröjd and Mikael Holmstrand confirmed he was a popular addition to the club in 2023 They wrote: “As the reigning world junior champion he came to Lejonen to race his first season in the Swedish league Despite his inexperience on the Swedish tracks he quickly became a leading rider in the team and chased the life out of superstar after superstar with offensive and fearless riding.  “The crowd in Gislaved quickly took him to their hearts and had he not been injured at the end of the season – he both raced in great pain and had to miss a match – he would probably have raised his average even more it was obvious to build on the relationship with Mateusz and just like several riders that we previously presented he is in an average category that allows us to build a very even team with several variants where riders can replace each other in case of injuries or obstacles.  “Despite the large average increase last year we still see great development potential in Mateusz who who masters all types of tracks and surfaces and it is only a matter of time before he establishes himself at the very highest level in the world Our tradition of connecting with young riders with great development potential has been very successful over the years and we look forward to continuing the journey together with Mateusz and his team.” Przemyslaw Pawlicki has joined his younger brother Piotr in Piraterna’s squad for 2024 They team up with Czech international Vaclav Milik And Vastervik has completed its squad with Swedish trio Theo Bergqvist They link up with Speedway GP riders Robert Lambert and Tai Woffinden Czech racer Jan Kvech says he approaches his FIM Speedway Grand Prix debut season with “peace of mind” as he faces the biggest campaign of his career so far in 2024 Kvech finished fifth at the FIM SGP Challenge in Gislaved last August to book his place among the sport’s elite for the very first time The Zielona Gora star raced to SGP2 FIM Speedway Under-21 World Championship silver in 2022 and is now getting ready to take on the likes of world champion Bartosz Zmarzlik Fredrik Lindgren and Martin Vaculik on a regular basis With his full-time debut on the Speedway GP stage just under two months away Kvech admits he has changed a few things as he prepares to chase World Championship points over 11 tough rounds And he is happy with his build-up to the SGP season He told Ekstraliga.pl: “A lot of things have changed in my preparation and technique There are also a few changes in my team.  I know that I will approach each meeting with full commitment and I will want to achieve the best results possible.” Kvech’s 2023 season was brought to a premature end after he suffered multiple fractures to his left wrist in a training crash in his homeland he is stepping up his pre-season preparations He added: “I can say that the winter passed very quickly and I recovered from the injury I had at the end of last season I returned to training and now I feel very good has taken 99.9 per cent of Ulyanovsk-based tyre production business Bridgestone Tire Manufacturing CIS LLC operation under its control The remaining 0.1 per cent is now managed by S8 Industrial Assets LLC S8 Capital completed the acquisition of Bridgestone’s Russian assets last month It had previously integrated the former Continental tyre plant in Kaluga Russia into the structure of the Cordiant holding company Former World Under-21 champion Jakub Miskowiak has been unveiled as one of newly-promoted Vargarna’s top names for the 2024 Bauhaus Elitserien season where he raced with four-time Speedway GP world champion Bartosz Zmarzlik While Zmarzlik largely occupied the spotlight in Gislaved more will be expected of Miskowiak as he joins the Wolves lining up alongside the likes of former Speedway GP star Chris Harris Polish young gun Kacper Pludra has agreed terms with Rospiggarna as he departs Gislaved’s Allsvenskan League team for pastures new and steps up into Sweden’s top flight in 2024 Speaking to the Hallstavik club’s official website the Grudziadz star said: “I am looking forward to the coming season.  “It feels exciting to take a place in the Swedish top league and I am happy that it is happening in Rospiggarna I need to compete against the best riders in the world and not just in the Ekstraliga Riding in Sweden gives me the opportunities to do that.” GISLAVED 20240227AXJO GROUP ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH AUTOSTORE SYSTEMS a renowned name in the manufacturing of packaging solutions proudly announces its recent collaboration with AutoStore the leading robotic technology company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems tech BINs for AutoStore systems across Europe with initial focus on the Nordic Region Business Development Manager of the containers division at Axjo Group expressed enthusiasm about the partnership "AutoStore's expansion in the Nordic Region aligns seamlessly with our commitment to innovation and quality We are honored to contribute to the success of AutoStore and their channel partners and together make a substantial impact on the market with cutting-edge Axjo Group has evolved into a key player in Europe focusing on sustainable practices in packaging materials The company's dedication to staying at the forefront of environmentally friendly processes and deliveries has solidified its position Axjo Group's in-house competence in compounding and a tech center positions it as an ideal partner for delivering technologically advanced and sustainable packaging solutions Axjo Group will begin the production of AutoStore BINs in year 2024 at the factory in Sweden While the primary market will be the Nordic region Axjo Group has the possibility to extend its reach to serve the broader European market and sustainable in every facet of our operations AutoStore's selection of Axjo Group as a BIN manufacturing partner is a testament to our success in embodying these values we look forward to developing products in our area of expertise – Technical advanced packaging solutions and sustainable materials." Axjo Group and AutoStore anticipate a mutually beneficial collaboration pushing the boundaries of innovation in the logistic storage solutions Jacob NilssonCEO, Axjo Group AB+46 (0) 371 58 67 40Jacob.nilsson@axjo.com Mats RabeCSO, Business Development Manager of the containers division at Axjo Group+46 (0) 371 412 71mats.rabe@axjo.com is a technology company that develops order-fulfillment solutions to help businesses achieve efficiency gains within the storage and retrieval of goods The company offers both hardware and software capabilities and the AutoStore technology is interoperable with other third-party solutions and serviced by a network of qualified system integrators referred to as "partners" as well as assembly facilities in Poland." innovation och hållbarhet styra vårt sätt att arbeta ger vi våra kunder möjlighet att utnyttja vår exceptionella kunskap och högteknologiska produktionsmetoder Skräddarsydda produktlösningar ska inte behöva bli dyrare Istället har vi gjort det enklare att skapa unika anpassningar på ett hållbart sätt Vårt Greenology-koncept ger våra kunder mervärde och stöd i en värld där specialanpassade och miljöoptimerade lösningar numera är standard As part of the global distribution value chain we are able to make a real difference in many areas Our innovative minds and customer-oriented solutions allow for increased transport efficiency ranging from sustainable materials and production to the recycling and re-use of everything we manufacture Working closely with our partners and customers This is why we call ourselves a Zero Waste Company The race for a place in the first-ever SGP2 line-up gets underway as Krsko Daugavpils and Gislaved all stage qualifying rounds for the newly-revamped FIM Speedway Under-21 World Championship on Saturday the championship will be staged as part of FIM Speedway Grand Prix weekends with the opening round taking place in Prague on May 27 – the night before the FIM Speedway GP of Czech Republic The sport’s brightest young stars then take centre stage in Cardiff for the FIM SGP2 of Great Britain on Sunday August 14 – the day after the FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain returns to the iconic Principality Stadium The three-round series then concludes at Torun’s Marian Rose Motoarena on September 30 – the night before the FIM Speedway GP of Poland – Torun on October 1 But the journey starts at one of three qualifiers across Europe Defending champion and Speedway GP substitute Jakub Miskowiak starts his title defence in the qualifier at Swedish track Gislaved Swedish FIM Speedway of Nations sensation Philip Hellstrom-Bangs will also be among the favourites to make it through a star-studded round along with Great Britain racers Tom Brennan and Drew Kemp Aussie prospect Keynan Rew and French international Steven Goret Polish title hopefuls Wiktor Lampart and Mateusz Cierniak line up at the qualifier in Daugavpils where they come up against the likes of Czech prospect Daniel Klima Sweden’s Noel Wahlqvist and local stars Ricards Ansviesulis and Ernest Matjusonoks The Krsko qualifier in Slovenia features Polish racer Mateusz Swidnicki and German shooting star Norick Blodorn Sweden’s Gustav Grahn and Slovenia’s own Anze Grmek are also among the qualification hopefuls The top four riders from each qualifier will make it through to the SGP2 series with three permanent wild cards set to join them GISLAVED LINE-UP: 1 Tom Brennan (Great Britain) DAUGAVPILS LINE-UP: 1 Markus Maximus Lill (Estonia) Slovak star Martin Vaculik took a giant stride closer towards sealing a 2024 FIM Speedway Grand Prix spot by booking his place at the FIM GP Challenge Vaculik topped the podium on 14 points at the qualifying round in his home city Zarnovica on Saturday to secure his passage to the FIM GP Challenge at Swedish track Gislaved on August 19 The top three riders in the Challenge will be the first riders to qualify for the 2024 Speedway GP series meaning Vaculik is just five good rides away from securing a return ticket for next season’s World Championship He’s joined in Gislaved by former Polish champion Szymon Wozniak A run-off took place to decide the final two qualifiers after Speedway GP rider Robert Lambert tied on 12 points with Denmark’s Frederik Jakobsen and American racer Luke Becker both Becker and Jakobsen overhauled Lambert in the run-off to knock the world No.5 out of the qualifiers But another top-six finish in this season’s Speedway GP series will also guarantee Lambert’s place in the 2024 SGP line-up Triple Australian champion Max Fricke was also a surprise casualty in Zarnovica while former World Under-21 champion Bartosz Smektala fell short on nine Prague FIM Speedway GP of Czech Republic wild card Vaclav Milik missed the cut on five former world No.6 Piotr Pawlicki edged closer to securing a Speedway GP return by winning his qualifier at Italian track Lonigo The Wroclaw man won the meeting on 13 points on what turned out to be a special day for Italian speedway Both home heroes Nicolas Covatti and Paco Castagna blazed through to the FIM GP Challenge on 12 points apiece The trio took part in a run-off for second place on the day with Covatti taking victory ahead of Kvech and Castagna Sweden’s Oliver Berntzon just missed out on 11 points falling just short of taking his place at the FIM GP Challenge on his home track in Gislaved.  But if no Swedish riders make it through the qualifiers at German track Abensberg or Hungarian circuit Debrecen on Monday Berntzon could yet receive a wild card for the Challenge as the host nation is guaranteed a representative in the event Former world No.3 Niels-Kristian Iversen also missed the cut in Lonigo on 10 points while Finnish international Timo Lahti and former World Under-21 champion Jaimon Lidsey exited on nine and Great Britain star Tom Brennan fell short on eight Three more Speedway GP riders bid for FIM GP Challenge places at the remaining qualifiers with Jason Doyle and Kim Nilsson contesting the Abensberg round and Jack Holder heading to Debrecen DEBRECEN LINE-UP: 1 Michael Jepsen Jensen (Denmark) About 30 of JTH master's engineering students participated in "Industriresan" about 30 of JTH master's engineering students visited four industries in Värnamo and Gislaved's municipalities through an initiative called "Industriresan" which was organised by JTH and Campus Värnamo Ida Lund and Frida Larsen says that "Industriresan" was two fun and rewarding days “It is good that students get to come out and see modern industries in real life we hope that Industriresan will make them interested in working in the manufacturing industry here or somewhere else,” says Erik Forsberg which was one of the companies in this year’s Industriresa who are studying the second year of the master’s programme Industrial Product Realisation at JTH TrioWorld in Smålandsstenar and Hylténs Industrimuseum in Gnosjö The Students also performed technology-related challenges with high school students at Gummifabriken in Värnamo which gets the opportunity to meet and connect with future graduate engineers Ida Lund and Frida Larsen were two of the students who participated in Industriresan and think it was two fun and rewarding days “It was interesting to see the entire production chain at the companies and how digitized they are We were made to feel welcome and they made a good impression on us Both students found it motivating to visit the companies since they may very well work in the manufacturing industry in the future “You get a clearer picture of the companies when you get to visit them and see their production.It is also a good way for us to see which companies we are interested in for future internships and jobs,” says Ida Lund The companies' great focus on sustainability made an impression on Frida and Ida "It feels good to us that they have an extensive idea of ​​sustainability That makes them attractive as employers,” says Frida Larsen The students were allowed to follow the production at the companies SPARK is Jönköping University’s research and education environment focusing on knowledge intensive product realization SPARK develops new knowledge and competence in collaboration with industrial and academic partners info.spark@ju.se +46 (0)36-10 10 00 SPARKJönköping UniversityBox 1026 SE-551 11 Jönköping info.spark@ju.se About the website Manage cookies After narrowing the starting grid of 51 protagonists down to 20 in a preliminary knockout round the team at Auto Bild got busy subjecting the survivors to a battery of tests in various conditions decisive round of winter tyre tests have been announced Sharing the podium were joint runners-up from Continental and – having delivered a more convincing result than its flagship-brand sibling – Kleber Auto Bild testers Henning Klipp and Dierk Möller rated the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Continental WinterContact TS 860 and Kleber Krisalp HP3 as ‘exemplary’ tyres a lofty status they shared with fourth-placed finisher It seems Klipp and Möller searched in vain for weaknesses amongst the top four; the test report only lists their strengths including “stable handling qualities in all weather conditions best efficiency” (Dunlop); “good winter characteristics high steering precision and dynamic handling on snowy and wet surfaces low rolling resistance” (Continental); good value for money best driving characteristics on packed snow short stopping distance and low rolling noise (Kleber); balance low rolling noise and rolling resistance (Fulda) Weaknesses were identified in the tyres finishing behind the top four: The Hankook I*Cept RS² displayed slightly elevated rolling resistance and undistinguished curved aquaplaning results the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 an extended dry braking distance and the Debica Frigo HP2 and Falken Eurowinter HS01 issues with lateral control They delivered positive results for handling short braking distances (Debica) as well as snow and dry handling The next ten tyres were rated ‘satisfactory’ “Modest wet qualities” held the Nokian WR D4 back from a better result while the Uniroyal MS Plus 7 was marked down for extended braking distances as well as its handling characteristics on dry road surfaces Ranked eight places beneath its mid-brand stablemate from Kleber the Michelin Alpin 5 was handicapped by limited performance on snow and highish rolling resistance The Semperit Master Grip 2 displayed a lengthy braking distance and lukewarm handling in the dry and the latter also plagued the Cinturato Winter The Pirelli tyre was also deemed to have “limited mileage performance.” The Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 Evo was found wanting in lateral control and took too long to stop in the snow while the Yokohama BluEarth Winter (V905) displayed “only average grip levels” on snow-covered roads limited mileage” were criticisms levelled against the Barum Polaris 3 Testers Klipp and Möller found the Vredestein Snowtrac 5 to have restricted wet grip levels and only average mileage and efficiency Rounding out the crop of tyres with a ‘satisfactory’ rating was the Matador MP92 Sibir Snow which lost points for delayed steering response lengthy braking distances in the dry and limited mileage the second round of testing resulted in a ‘conditionally recommended’ rating The first of these was the Firestone Winterhawk 3 whose grip was notably limited and its steering response in the wet delayed displayed lengthy wet and dry braking distances and only moderate comfort levels that the both Firestone and Gislaved tyres performed well enough to progress to the second round of testing This wasn’t the case for 31 of the 51 tyres evaluated by Auto Bild “All budget tyres and no-names were already eliminated through our safety check in the preliminary round,” noted Henning Klipp and Dierk Möller in their concluding comments the low-priced candidates from the Kleber and Fulda second brands presented themselves as affordable and without blemish.” Shortlisting has taken place for the Auto Bild 2019 summer tyre test with a starting field of 53 candidates reduced to 20 finalists in the initial round The size 225/45 R17 91/94 W/Y tyres selected for further testing mainly come from the premium and mid-range segments while the budget segment was well-represented in the group of 33 tyres eliminated from proceedings the group also included two tyre brands belonging to leading manufacturers – both delivered ‘bottom ten’ results Finalists were selected using the same process seen in prior Auto Bild tests testers from the German motoring magazine observed how long each tyre took to stop on wet (from 80 km/h) and dry (from 100 km/h) road surfaces The aggregate results were then compared and the 20 best performers earmarked for further These are the finalists progressing to the next round: Toyo Proxes Sport and the Maxxis Premitra 5 Milestone Green Sport and Star Performer UHP 1 Some of the budget candidates took five metres longer to stop from 100 km/h in dry conditions than the best in test and in the wet the Milestone and Star Performer tyres needed an additional ten metres when coming to a standstill from 80 km/h The testers also highlighted a particularly disturbing result: A couple of manufacturers companies who know how to make a grippy tyre “The braking performance of the Viking and Laufenn summer tyres was surprisingly poor their total braking distances pushed them down to 44th (Laufenn) and 46th (Viking) place We’d expected more from brands that belong to major manufacturers such as Continental (Viking) and Hankook (Laufenn),” commented Auto Bild