1 Press kit 1. The company 02 2. Press releases 2014 NEW: Type W Wizard now also available in atomic yellow and 8,0 x 18 03 AUTEC wheel configurator with TPMS information now 04 Concave and clear the new wheel design Delano from AUTEC 05 AUTECs spring catalogues are now available 06 REIFEN 2014: AUTEC presents its design highlights in hall 3.0 07 NEW: Type S Skandic 08 AUTECs winter catalogues are available now 09 AUTEC a competent partner for TPMS 10 New: AUTEC Skandic (Type S) now also in 7,5 x 17 11 New wheel sizes for Skandic and Skandic ECE 12 3. Press contact 13
2 1. The company The AUTEC GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1988. Due to a consequent product development AUTEC has become a symbol of high quality and appealing light alloy wheels during the last 20 years. AUTEC wheels are the perfect combination of innovative design and technical quality. From the very first sketch to the complex model building through to serial production, the entire development and production process is characterized by the highest possible care and a very special attention to detail. The high quality standard is based on the following factors: - The use of the latest CAD/CAM-programmes in wheel development - Manufacturing in modern production centres according to the latest technological standards - Use of high quality raw materials - Comprehensive and permanent quality controls at every stage of production (such as 100% x-ray and waterproofing checks) - Extensive painting methods - TÜV certificates for every wheel An extensive product range from 14 to 20 inch wheels, a wide range of applications as well as niche appliances feature the AUTEC wheel program. AUTEC wheels stand for innovative, creative and independent designs: from timeless and elegant up to sportive and aggressive. Premium paintings e.g. in brilliant silver, anthracite or front polished black feature the expressive appearance of the wheels and give every vehicle an individual character. The ingenious logistics and distribution system of the company ensures short and reliable delivery times and guarantees a schedule to depend on. Distributors benefit from detailed application lists, clearly arranged catalogues, a database of TÜV and ABE certificates as well as a serviceable web shop. End customers get useful information about designs and fields of applications by contacting the numerous distribution partners and can learn more about our products and services on the website www.autec-wheels.de.
3 Press release January 27 th, 2014 Type W Wizard Atomic yellow, gunmetal matt or racing orange Available sizes: 6,5 x 15 7,5 x 17 7,0 x 16 8,0 x 18 NEW: Type W Wizard now also available in atomic yellow and 8,0 x 18 Type W Wizard demonstrates AUTECs innovative strength and convinces with its extreme sportiness and lightness. Ready for spring season, the popular tuning wheel is also available in atomic yellow apart from the colours racing orange and gunmetal matt. The bright painting is very striking and accentuates the aggressiveness and the tuning character of the wheel. Wizard is available with ABE in 6,5 x 15; 7,0 x 16, 7,5 x 17 and now also in 8,0 x 18 in all colour variants for many vehicles with 4- und 5-hole mountings. You can also find this press release online at http://www.autec-wheels.de/presselink1.html
4 Press release January 28th, 2014 AUTEC wheel configurator with TPMS information now Wheel configurator with TPMS information at autec-wheels.de AUTEC GmbH & Co. KG implements the new EU-regulation on tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) in their wheel configurator. The German supplier of aluminum wheels offers his customers not only a vehicle specific wheel search, from now on you are able to check the compatibility of any TPMS with the vehicle and the chosen wheel design. The wheel configurator is online at http://www.autec-wheels.de/configurator.html and provides all necessary information about the new EU-regulation. You can also find this press release online at http://www.autec-wheels.de/presselink1.html
5 Press release February 6 th, 2014 Type D Delano Black matt polished Available sizes: 7,5 x 17 8,0 x 18 8,0 x 19 Concave and clear the new wheel design Type D Delano from AUTEC Sportive and elegant, this is how the new 5 spoke wheel type D Delano is presented by AUTEC! Delano is characterized by clear lines and a concave spoke design. In this way, the new wheel seems larger and appears extremely dynamic and striking. The polished surfaces on spokes and rim well create strong contrasts and underline the sportive character of the wheel. Delano in black matt polished is available with ABE for many vehicles with 5 hole mountings in 7,5 x 17, 8,0 x 18 and 8,0 x 19. You can also find this press release online at http://www.autec-wheels.de/presselink1.html
6 Press release February 21 st, 2014 AUTECs spring catalogues are now available AUTECS new Wheel and Design Collection are now available for spring season 2014. The Wheel Collection for AUTEC dealers serves as a helpful sales manual and includes a clearly arranged application list, which ensures a fast and easy assignment of vehicle, wheel and tyre. What is new in this year is an extra TPMS column, which informs about the usability of tyre pressure monitoring systems with the respective vehicle/wheel design. The Design Collection is addressed to end customers and shows an overview of all spring designs with huge photographs and detail images. Both catalogues can be ordered postage-free by our online order form or downloaded at http://www.autec-wheels.de/kataloge1.html. You can also find this press release online at http://www.autec-wheels.de/presselink1.html
7 Press release May 14 th, 2014 REIFEN 2014: AUTEC presents its design highlights in hall 3.0 Every two years, the tire fair REIFEN is a fixed date for the international tire, wheel and repair shop industry. In 2014, AUTEC will once again be part of it at booth 3A48 in hall 3.0. Apart from innovations for the winter season 2014, AUTEC presents in particular its design highlights Delano and Wizard from the latest wheel collection: Delano black matt polished is characterized by clear, stylish lines and a concave design. In this way, the new wheel seems larger and appears extremely dynamic and striking. The polished surfaces on spokes and rim well create strong contrasts and underline the sportive character of the wheel. Delano in black matt polished is available with ABE for many vehicles with 5 hole mountings in 7,5 x 17 8,0 x 18 and 8,0 x 19. AUTEC Wizard is offered in the colour variants atomic yellow, racing orange und gunmetal matt and convinces with its extreme sportiness and lightness. The open, aggressive design addresses mainly to ambitious tuning enthusiasts who set value on a limited weight as well as an extravagant look when choosing their wheels. Wizard is available with ABE in 6,5 x 15 7,0 x 16 7,5 x 17 and 8,0 x 18 in all colour variants for many vehicles with 4- and 5-hole mountings. AUTEC is looking forward to have many interesting conversations at booth 3A48 in hall 3.0. You can also find this press release online at http://www.autec-wheels.de/presselink1.html
8 Press release August 15 th, 2014 Type S Skandic Brilliant silver / Black matt Available sizes: 6,5 x 16 7,0 x 16 7,0 x 17 7,5 x 18 NEW: Type S Skandic / also available with ECE applications Just in time before the beginning of the winter season AUTEC presents its latest wheel design: type S Skandic convinces with a clear and timeless look. The top quality paintings in brilliant silver and black matt are designed especially for the use in winter and give the modern ten-spoke wheel an expressive elegance. The clear contours and the straight lines make the wheel appear very large. Skandic is available with ABE in 6,5 x 16 7,0 x 16 7,0 x 17 and 7,5 x 18 for many vehicles with 4- and 5-hole mountings. In order to make the Skandic wheel even more attractive for the European market, it is also available as ECE wheel (type SE Skandic ECE). Consequently type SE is ECE-approved and is applicable Europe-wide without correction of the vehicle documents. Furthermore the serial bolts can be used when mounting the wheel, which means that no additional fitting kits are needed. And Skandic has another benefit: BMW and Mercedes-Benz drivers can apply the original centre cap of the manufacturer. Skandic ECE is offered in 6,5 x 16 7,0 x 16 and 7,0 x 17 for chosen vehicles with 5-hole mountings.
9 Press release September 8 th, 2014 Wheel Collection Winter 2014 Design Collection Winter 2014 AUTECs winter catalogues are available now! AUTEC now presents the Wheel and Design Collection for the winter season 2014! The Wheel Collection is a catalogue for AUTEC dealers and contains a detailed application list which ensures a fast and easy assignment of vehicle, wheel and tyre. Newly integrated in the overview is a TPMS column which informs if a TPMS is possible for the respective vehicle or not. The Design Collection for end customers is a handy folder that shows all winter wheels with large photographs and wheel sizes. Both catalogues can be downloaded for free in the download area on www.autecwheels.de. You can also order the print version by using the contact form on the AUTEC homepage.
10 Press release September 8 th, 2014 AUTEC a competent partner for TPMS In the course of the new regulations concerning tire pressure monitoring AUTEC expanded its portfolio and guarantees now a full-service-tpms-package to its dealers. All AUTEC wheels were tested with the common OE-fit and replacement sensors by 3D- CAD checks and in practice in order to verify if mounting is possible. Result of these tests is that AUTEC can grant an approval for almost all TPMS. The supplier of light alloy wheels provides an extensive stock of OE-fit and replacement sensors. The TPMS of well-known producers can be ordered quickly and can be delivered usually from stock. If requested AUTEC takes over the pre-programming of the sensors for its partners. The AUTEC sales team was trained intensively on TPMS and offers a competent technical support. The AUTEC homepage provides detailed information on TPMS, too. In addition to a vehicle specific wheel search the configurator indicates now if a TPMS is possible and if it is available from stock. Furthermore www.autec-wheels.de contains an own TPMS area with interesting facts on the subject. As a matter of course the shortly appearing catalogue for the coming winter season also gives useful information on the use of tire pressure monitoring systems.
11 Press release November 14 th, 2014 Type S Skandic Brilliant silver / Black matt Available sizes: 6,5 x 16 7,0 x 16 7,0 x 17 7,5 x 17 7,5 x 18 New: AUTEC Skandic (Type S) now also in 7,5 x 17! From now on AUTEC offers its new light alloy wheel type S (Skandic) in a new wheel size. The winterproof wheel is characterized by a clear and timeless design and is now also available in the wheel size 7,5 x 17. The high quality paintings in brilliant silver and black matt are suitable for the use on cold and frosty roads and give every vehicle a sportive and elegant look. Skandic is available with ABE in 6,5 x 16 7,0 x 16 7,0 x 17 7,5 x 17 and 7,5 x 18 for many vehicles with 4- and 5-hole mountings. PCDs 7,5 x 17: 5/108, 5/112, 5/114,3, 5/120
12 Press release December 4 th, 2014 Type S Skandic Brilliant silver / Black matt Available sizes: 6,0 x 15 6,5 x 16 7,0 x 16 7,0 x 17 7,5 x 17 7,5 x 18 New wheel sizes for Skandic and Skandic ECE In response to the great demand AUTEC now offers type S - Skandic and type SE - Skandic ECE also in the wheel size 6,0 x 15. Skandic convinces with a clear and timeless design that gives every vehicle an elegant and sportive touch. The ECE version of the wheel (type SE) is ECE approved and is applicable Europe-wide without correction of the vehicle documents. Wheel sizes Skandic: 6,0 x 15 6,5 x 16 7,0 x 16 7,0 x 17 7,5 x 17 and 7,5 x 18 Wheel sizes Skandic ECE: 6,0 x 15 6,5 x 16 7,0 x 16 and 7,0 x 17
13 3. Press contact If you require further information please do not hesitate to contact us! AUTEC GmbH & Co. KG Jeanette Freitag Ziegeleistraße 25 D 67105 Schifferstadt Phone: +49 (0)6235 9266 62 E-Mail: jfreitag@autec-wheels.de Internet: www.autec-wheels.de We are looking forward to hearing from you!