International Dealer News IDN 116 Dec 2013/Jan 2014 | Page 14

SHOW ZONE Rotobox: This Slovenian manufacturer sells what it claims are “truly the lightest and strongest carbon fibre wheels” under the ROTOBOX brand. The company also claim their designs are the safest carbon fibre wheels available, meeting all safety standards, with features that include an ultra thin layer of specially formulated UV protective coating to protect the carbon cast from radiation, 7075 T6 heat-treated aluminium alloy hubs, spacers and sprocket carrier that are precision CNC machined specifically for each bike model and elliptical cross-section spokes for lower rotational aerodynamic coefficient; www.rotobox-wheels.com Paaschburg & Wunderlich: The internationally respected Hamburg based distributor continues to develop its popular LED lights programme with a constant series of design and technology updates for the widest range of applications on most popular makes and models of sport bikes, street bikes, cruisers and commuter models; www.pwonline.de Ultrabatt: Seen here on their Italian distributor HT Parts’ booth, VP Sales and Marketing Gerard Pronk of DPM International in the Netherlands told IDN that their patented clickable lithium Ultrabatt ‘multiMIGHTY’ is “the most versatile and advanced battery ever, featuring innovative multiflex design and advanced microchip technology”. Said to be a one model replacement for all other batteries, the modular design gives versatile positioning and flexible power output by connecting additional ‘multiMIGHTY’ batteries to each other. Ultrabatt is just one of several brands owned and sold by DPM International through their Mototech Creations programme, with others including the GoRider Excalibur bike-specific satellite navigation system and WS (‘Winner Slipper’) high-tech slipper clutches. The company is also one of Europe’s leading distributors for the Acewell product line; www.dpm-i.com; www.ht-parts.it; www.ultrabatt.com 14 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - DEC/JAN 2013 KMC Chain: Calvin Lee, the international Sales Director for Taiwan based KMC Chain, told IDN that KMC’s new premier AM brand chain comes in three grades with their 520 EX TP Cross-Ring chain offering improved rust resistance and durability due to its Triple Plating chemical coating process. Also seen here is a new three function cutting, riveting and O-Ring/Cross-Ring press fit link too; www.kmcgroup.com.tw