Goodyear testimonial - Bartkowiak Guide

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Up to 1.6 L/100 km fuel savings with Goodyear tyres.

Challenge V2: Rising fuel costs and TCO pressure pushed Bartkowiak to benchmark tyre performance under real operating conditions and find measurable fuel savings without compromising durability or operational reliability.
 

Solution: Equipping part of the logistics fleet with Goodyear tyres, combined with Goodyear’s fleet solutions and Goodyear tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).
 

Result: Fuel consumption reduced by up to 1.6L/100 km, improving efficiency and tyre cost KPIs, based on over 320,000 km of testing.

Bartkowiak is a Germany-based logistics and transport company operating across several business areas, including beverages, mechanical engineering and palletised goods. For this testimonial, the focus is on its logistics division, operating a fleet of around 30 vehicles*.

With efficiency and TCO as key performance indicators, Bartkowiak places strong emphasis on selecting solutions that deliver measurable results under everyday operating conditions.

 

Goodyear KMAX and EQMAX tyres

Goodyear tyres in everyday fleet operations

Goodyear helped Bartkowiak to reduce rolling resistance while maintaining durability and mileage performance. By equipping its logistics fleet with Goodyear KMAX and EQMAX tyres, the company achieved an effective balance between fuel efficiency and operational reliability.

As part of its long-term efficiency strategy, Bartkowiak further optimized its trailer fleet with Goodyear. Combining Goodyear’s products and solution with trailers from an Austrian manufacturer specializing in lightweight 2-axle trailers, Bartkowiak achieved a weight reduction of around 2.5 tons per vehicle.

This directly improved fuel efficiency and delivered tangible value in daily operations.

“The cooperation with Goodyear is very solution-oriented. We particularly value the strong service orientation, problem-solving capabilities and overall price-performance ratio.”

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Measurable efficiency gains

The results were clear and measurable. Following extensive real-life testing over 320,000 kilometres, Bartkowiak recorded fuel savings of up to 1.6 litres per 100 kilometres compared with previously used competitive tyres.

These improvements translated directly into lower operating costs and reinforced the strong link between tyre choice and overall fleet efficiency.

The relationship between Goodyear and Bartkowiak is built on long-term cooperation and trust. “Goodyear supports us with practical, performance-driven solutions that help us manage efficiency and total cost of ownership in daily operations,” concludes Manke.

A strong partnership built for the future

Looking ahead, Bartkowiak plans to further leverage Goodyear’s services to improve efficiency and fleet safety.

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*Bartkowiak operates a fleet of 44 vehicles in total, but for this interview, we’re focusing on the 30 vehicles in the logistics business.

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