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Nexen Tire Revenue Hits Record $613M in Q2 2026
Europe and premium OE growth lifted sales, but raw materials, freight, trade costs and a one-time tax charge sharply reduced earnings.
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ZC Rubber Receives China's State Science and Technology Progress Award
The award is one of China's highest state-level honors for scientific and technological innovation. ZC Rubber received the second prize of China’s State Science and Technology Progress Award. ZC Rubber said the…
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Michelin Connected Fleet Launches Al Assistant
Users can request reports on fuel-efficient drivers, trucks requiring tire maintenance and vehicles that are off the road.
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Fraunhofer TERIS tyre abrasion analysis project reaches milestone
Fraunhofer TERIS tyre abrasion analysis project reaches milestone - A partnership between the ICT, IGD, and IWM institutes and led by the Fraunhofer LBF
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Nexen Tire Opens Automated Warehouse in the Czech Republic
Nexen Tire has announced the opening of a new automated warehouse at its European manufacturing plant in Zatec, Czech Republic. The investment increases storage capacity by around 57 per cent, from 530,000 to 830,000 tyres. Nexen believes the expansion will support growing production volumes, improve logistics efficiency and strengthen local supply capabilities across the region. Nexen […]
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Automechanika Africa Connect Continues Momentum with Successful Dar es Salaam Event
Automechanika successfully hosted the third stop of its Africa Connect Roadshow today in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, bringing together automotive industry professionals for a day of networking, knowledge sharing and business development. The Tanzania event follows two successful Africa Connect engagements held earlier this year in Egypt and Botswana, reinforcing Automechanika’s commitment to strengthening relationships […]
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