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Held in Rotterdam , Netherlands , TOC Europe is an event that brings together all the different stakeholders of the container supply chain to learn and discuss – and showcase the latest in port technology . Keeping the goods moving relies heavily on quality tyres , so naturally Nokian Tyres was present with the latest additions to their product line .
New sizes for Nokians latest model
Nokian HTS G2 is the improved new generation of the Nokian HTS
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harbour tyres . Both slick ( Nokian HTS G2 L-4S ) and patterned ( Nokian HTS G2 E-4 ) variations bring stability , handling precision and load-bearing capacity for reach stackers , fork lifts and log stackers . To complement the line , both variations are now available also in size 18.00-33 .
New models for reach stackers
The Nokian HTS G2 product family now has two new members designed specifically for reach stackers . As the working environment requires good
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tyre stability , Nokian Tyres has introduced a new carcass material for Nokian HTS G2 with engineering focus on stability on flexing area . This enables improved machine response and safety during operation . New tyre pattern is designed for increased service life as deeper tread enables improved wear resistance and solid center enhances puncture resistance properties . |
The best choice for terminal tractors
Nokian HTS Tugger is the first tyre
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designed especially for terminal tractors . With its low profile , precise handling and massive loadbearing capacity , it suits perfectly for crowded , busy harbours with limited vertical space . |
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Forestry services firm PF Olsen Ltd has announced a replacement CEO for Peter Clark when he steps down at the end of September this year .
Te Kapunga Dewes will join the Rotorua headquartered company as CEO . Mr Dewes has a strong background in forestry and wood processing and for 7 years was the NZ General Manager for Contract Resources , a substantial firm servicing the energy sector .
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He has a degree in Forestry from Canterbury University , and an MBA with distinction from Waikato University .
PF Olsen has 200 staff and employs hundreds of contractors servicing forest establishment and harvesting operations across Australia and New Zealand . The company was founded in 1971 by the late Peter Olsen . Peter Clark joined it in 1979 and became CEO
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in 1999 .
Mr Dewes will be just the third CEO in the 47-year history of the firm . He joins at a time when the forest industry is in a growth phase . There is an expanding harvest profile based on extensive plantings during the 1990s and recognition that planting more trees is a cost effective domestic response needed to meet New
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Te Kapunga Dewes
Zealand ’ s international climate change commitments .
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