Prof. Dr. Norbert Winkeljohann succeeds Franz-Josef Hillebrandt

Bohnenkamp AG’s General Meeting has appointed Prof. Dr. Norbert Winkeljohann (62) as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Norbert Winkeljohann will take over from Franz-Josef Hillebrandt (75), who retired from the Board at the Annual General Meeting on 20 April 2020 after 19 years of service.

“Can handle anything and looks cool, too!"

Gunar Drescher operates a master vehicle workshop and a well-running ATV dealership under the name “gPARTz Fahrzeugtechnik” in Storkow, Brandenburg, Germany. The power sportsman also drives the four-wheeled power packs himself and covers thousands of kilometres off-road every year. In the terrain, the master mechanic Drescher shows us why only tyres from Taiwanese manufacturer Kenda are used on his Arctic Cat.

Special tyres for yard and telescopic loaders now available in 6 sizes at Bohnenkamp.

The US brand Accuride’s high gloss aluminium rims have always cut a flawless figure, braving dusty tracks as well as the road salt season. Truck driver Wolfgang Vaak from the Meller bulk goods logistics company Alois Wilken has been driving the Accushield-coated products for nine months now. While his boss appreciates the higher payload in addition to the fuel savings, truck driver Wolfgang is pleased about the low maintenance requirements.

The intelligent stratified layer technology and the speed index D (65 km/h) characterise the new radial tyre AGRI STAR II from manufacturer Alliance. In countless sizes and designs, the new AGRI STAR covers the segment of standard tractor tyres almost completely. The tyre is now available from Bohnenkamp.

From this year on, Bohnenkamp is offering several Carlisle brand product lines in the DACH regions. The US tyre manufacturer's products for lawn mower tractors, municipal tractors and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) will now be available exclusively through the Osnabrück-based wholesaler for commercial vehicle tyres.

Road safety and environmental protection are the focus of the German government's De Minimis Campaign. The federal government's funding coffers are full to the brim this year too – application submissions applications have been underway since 7 January this year. With more than 100 products eligible for funding, Bohnenkamp AG is meeting the high demand.

The Indian tyre manufacturer BKT has reworked one of the most common excavator tyre sizes. In the “Super” version, the BKT EM 936 comes with a steeper flank and wider shoulders. The new shape narrows the gap for twin tyres. In addition, the BKT EM 936 Super offers an approximately 10 percent wider tread.

Record expedition reaches 6,694 meters on agricultural tyres

Alliance tyres took two expedition trucks to unprecedented heights in the Andes just before Christmas. At only 6,694 metres did man and material have to surrender to the volcano Ojo des Salados’ steep flanks. Bohnenkamp, primary distributor of Alliance tyres in Germany, supported the record tour as both sponsor and rim partner.

Bohnenkamp Training Center presents event programme for 2020