Goodyear and KRONE Trailer partner to offer seamless integration with Goodyear TPMS Connect
Goodyear and KRONE Trailer have signed an agreement that allows fleet customers with KRONE trailers to seamlessly integrate with Goodyear TPMS Connect, enhancing tyre management and fleet efficiency without the need for additional hardware installation.
Through this collaboration, Goodyear TPMS Connect will be directly compatible with the existing telematics systems in KRONE trailers. Fleet operators will benefit from Goodyear’s advanced tyre pressure monitoring and predictive analytics, driving operational efficiency and improving safety across Europe.
Supporting trailer connectivity
Goodyear TPMS Connect is a plug-and-play solution that uses the existing TPMS hardware in KRONE trailers, providing fleets with advanced data analytics and decision-making tools. With this integration, Goodyear’s European fleet customers will be able to access all the benefits of Goodyear TPMS without the need for new hardware installations, ensuring they are equipped with Goodyear’s latest tyre monitoring technology from the start.
“KRONE is proud to collaborate with Goodyear in delivering the next level of intelligent fleet management to our customers. Through this partnership, our trailers will now offer advanced tyre monitoring capabilities, seamlessly integrated with Goodyear TPMS Connect. This will provide fleets and the drivers with real-time tyre performance insights, helping to improve operational safety and efficiency,” said Ralf Faust, Head of Service at KRONE Trailer.
Benefits of Goodyear TPMS Connect
Goodyear TPMS Connect is a new tyre pressure monitoring offering designed to address fleet challenges related to tyre management. The key benefits of Goodyear TPMS Connect include:
- Seamless Integration: Connects effortlessly with existing telematics systems, eliminating the need for extra hardware or SIM cards.
- Predictive Maintenance: Utilizes advanced G-Predict technology to identify potential tyre issues before they cause costly downtime.
- Improved Safety and Compliance: Helps fleets meet EU regulations on TPMS while providing predictive alerts to improve overall safety.
- Comprehensive Data Access: Offers fleet operators GPS tracking, geofencing, and full visibility into tyre condition.
“We are excited to expand our reach with KRONE Trailer as our data partner for Goodyear TPMS Connect,” said Piotr Czyżyk, Managing Director, Fleet Mobility EMEA at Goodyear. “This partnership allows us to deliver the benefits of our TPMS Connect solution to KRONE trailer owners across Europe, providing a seamless experience that supports fleet performance while reducing operational costs.”
About KRONE Trailer (https://www.krone-trailer.com/en/): For more than five decades, the KRONE Commercial Vehicles Group, which is rooted in Emsland, has established itself as a market leader in the areas of semi-trailers and trailers. With around 2,500 dedicated employees at five production sites, KRONE Trailer proves its outstanding manufacturing expertise, especially in the area of semi-trailers. With groundbreaking advances in digitalization, automation, sustainability and electrification, the company has been able to strengthen its market position and highlight the importance of innovation. In addition, KRONE offers a comprehensive service package including telematics, financing, leasing and repurchase of used vehicles. KRONE ensures that all customers always receive the best possible support for their transportation tasks.
About Goodyear:
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.