Eurotire, an emerging global leader in the design and manufacturing of OTR tires for the mining industry, and Advantage PressurePro, leaders in Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and TPMS technology, announce the signing of a definitive distribution agreement. With this signing Eurotire becomes a distributor for PressurePro TPMS products for its Eurotire tire customers throughout their tire services and support programs around the world.
The application of TPMS technology to OTR mining tire applications provides a primary benefit of supporting improved overall mining vehicle safety while also helping OTR fleets increase efficiency. When properly integrated into a mine’s tire maintenance program, fleet’s utilizing PressurePro can realize decreased tire maintenance costs, increased haul truck fuel efficiency, reduced downtime, lowered vehicle accidents and fewer costly repairs. Further, vehicle operators can experience enhanced vehicle stability and braking and reduced fatigue as a direct result of improved tire and vehicle maintenance practices.
Distribution of the PressurePro TPMS line is a natural extension of Eurotire’s focus on providing their mining customers with the OTR tire service and support tools they need to maximize tire productivity. Utilizing real time tire pressure information provided by PressurePro to reduce tire costs is an essential portion of a world class vehicle maintenance program.
“We are excited to bring Eurotire’s expertise and global market reach to the PressurePro distribution network,” stated Phillip Zaroor, president and CEO of PressurePro. “We are always excited to partner with companies that maintain the same commitment to quality and value as we value and with over 50 years of experience providing the highest quality OTR tires and service across numerous continents, Eurotire is well established as a standard for quality and durability in the mining industry. We look forward to working alongside Eurotire to bring added efficiencies to OTR fleets worldwide.”
Eurotire’s management team has emphasized the value that PressurePro’s commitment to quality, professionalism and technical expertise brings to mining professionals. Randy Toelle, global field services manager, explained: “We are extremely pleased to be a part of the PressurePro distribution network and to have the ability to take the PressurePro high quality TPMS products to our emerging markets customers. For years the tire manufacturers and equipment operators have been looking for a real-time solution to monitor air pressure on their equipment, with PressurePro a solution for the industry has arrived.”