SmartTire begins European shipments

RICHMOND, British Columbia (Aug. 3)—SmartTire Systems Inc., a maker of tire pressure and temperature monitoring systems, has secured orders from customers in Germany, France, Belgium and South Africa for its Gen II line of aftermarket monitoring products, the company said. For in-vehicle display, SmartTire's designs include a Basic Display, providing an early warning of low tire pressure, and a Full Function Display, offering detailed digital tire pressure and temperature information for multiple wheel positions. Other displays and accessories will be produced for specific customer applications and aftermarket installations. Products will be sold business-to-business to distributors/dealers and other independent tire and automotive retailers, according to SmartTire.