What’s new from ProContour?

ProContour GmbH from Waldshut-Tiengen showcased its products for the second time at the Reifen trade fair in Essen. The new products launched in the spring were also premiered. In addition to just measuring tyre tread depth, these also analyse the wear pattern, which indicates whether the chassis has been adjusted correctly, and automatically distinguish between summer and winter tyres. Thanks to live transmission from a measurement point and the showcased measuring modules, the numerous trade visitors were able to see the function and quality of the system for themselves. Now into its 26th year, the trade fair boasted record figures with more than 18,000 trade visitors from 127 countries and 600 exhibitors from 42 countries.

The German ASSET-Road test site – located on the federal A8 autobahn between the Inntaldreieck autobahn interchange and the Bavarian capital of Munich – was opened on 6 May 2010. The purpose of the test site is to further develop new automatic sensors and methods for detecting lorry and passenger car traffic offences in order to increase road safety. This test site located at 48,500 km in the direction of Munich on the “Im Moos” car park was opened in the presence of numerous honorary guests from the world of politics, science, traffic and the police. ProContour from Waldshut-Tiengen was among the guests; it presented its tyre measuring system and, in the coming weeks, will carry out further measurements in collaboration with the police and the Federal Office of Goods Transport (BAG).

As in 2008, ProContour GmbH from Waldshut-Tiengen again made its way to Amsterdam (NL) to exhibit at Intertraffic. Together with more than 800 exhibitors from more than 40 countries, the company showcased its products from 23 to 26 March. These products are used in the field of traffic safety technology and fleet management and are regarded by the industry as promising innovations.

When visiting ProContour in Waldshut-Tiengen, Thomas Dörflinger found out more about tyre measuring systems and their benefits for the citizen. During the product demonstration, he saw for himself the flawless operation of the measuring device and also had a look at the “secret halls” of the high-tech company. One of the key areas of interest for Mr. Dörflinger was the possibilities offered by the measuring system for environmental protection, traffic safety and operating efficiency. There is potential in all three areas. “ProContour offers great possibilities for development and defies all critics who maintain that the High Rhine is no place for a high-tech company”, said Thomas Dörflinger after his visit.