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puncture-proof, maintenance-free tyres. For equipment owners, length to suit different wheelbase requirements.
this means fewer tyre-related stoppages, reduced maintenance
and more productive operating hours, while retaining cushioning
for a more comfortable ride.

For equipment owners, the advantage is greater utilisation of an
existing machine. A skid steer that may be limited by soft, loose
or uneven ground can be equipped to handle a wider range
of applications and conditions. Alongside OTT, we will showcase
For aerial work platforms, our ACETRAX Ready-to-Fit Scissor Lift ACETRAX Ready-to-Fit Foam Filled Tyre & Wheel Assemblies,
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Tyre & Wheel Assemblies provide a convenient replacement Ready-to-Fit Scissor Lift Tyre & Wheel Assemblies, solid tyres,
solution. The tyres use high- pneumatic tyres and rubber tracks.
quality rubber compounds bauma CONEXPO INDIA also gives us the opportunity to
and are bonded directly to demonstrate these products directly to OEMs, dealers, contractors,
precision-engineered rims. rental companies and equipment owners, while gaining first-hand
Available in different tread insight into the requirements of the market.
patterns and compatible with
leading brands such as JLG, Which segments are the biggest demand drivers for your
Genie, Haulotte and Dingli, products?
the assemblies are designed Construction and infrastructure are major demand drivers,
for quick replacement particularly for skid steer loaders, compact construction
and reduced equipment equipment, access platforms and other equipment operating
downtime. With an inventory on demanding jobsites. Material handling is another significant
of more than 500 ready-to-fit assemblies, we are able to support segment. Forklifts and other warehouse and industrial equipment
the fast-moving requirements of equipment rental companies often operate for extended hours, making tyre life, stability and
and owners. maintenance critical considerations.
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Our ACETRAX Over-the-Tire Tracks (OTT) address a different We also see strong demand from mining, quarrying, recycling,
challenge: limited traction on difficult terrain. Designed for skid scrap handling and waste management, where sharp materials,
steer loaders, OTT increases ground contact to improve traction, abrasive surfaces and heavy-duty conditions can result in frequent
flotation and stability on mud, sand, gravel, loose soil and other tyre damage.
challenging surfaces. This allows owners to extend the operating The aerial work platform and equipment rental market is another
capability of existing wheeled machines and take on applications important growth area. Rental operators need machines available
where conventional tyres may not perform adequately. The for customers rather than sitting idle for tyre replacement, which
common benefit across these products is practical: less downtime, increases the value of ready-to-fit, dependable tyre assemblies.
easier maintenance, better machine utilisation and greater Across these segments, customers are becoming more focused
confidence in demanding applications. on total operating cost rather than purchase price alone. Longer
service life, reduced downtime, lower maintenance and better
Detail us on the new products launched or being launched at equipment utilisation are increasingly influencing tyre selection.
bauma CONEXPO INDIA.
At bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026, a key product we are showcasing What is your outlook for the tyres industry and your company
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is the ACETRAX Over-the-Tire Track (OTT). going forward?
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OTT is designed to increase the versatility of wheeled skid steer For Ace Ventura, our focus is to expand the ACETRAX portfolio
loaders by improving traction, flotation and stability on difficult across construction, material handling, mining, access equipment
ground conditions. Installed over the existing tyres, the system and other specialised applications, while continuing to strengthen
enables operators to adapt their machines for challenging terrain our relationships with OEMs, dealers, rental companies and
without permanently converting them to a tracked configuration. equipment owners. We also see strong potential in international
The tracks feature hardened steel construction, a reinforced markets and will leverage India’s growing manufacturing
flotation profile, modular serviceable design and adjustable track capabilities to serve customers globally.

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