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Romanian retreader is a reference in tyre retreading, recycling and trade. Vipal Rubber has expanded its partnership with one of the largest tyre retreader in Europe. The Romanian Radburg is a reference in circular economy when it comes to the tyre industry. Operating in several European countries such as Switzerland, Germany, Austria and the United […]
Smart connectivity wins Fennia Prize Winner award 2022 for good design. Good design is the key for making technology accessible, intuitive and useful. In a best-case scenario, technological excellence and good design go hand in hand, enabling new and more pleasant ways of doing things. The Nokian Ground King Intuitu smart tires combine the revolutionary […]
Futuroad, which was the first and remains the only truly international expo for all aspects of the commercial transport industry and, is attracting increasing interest from exhibitors according to Tracy Gounden, Portfolio Director from Messe Frankfurt South Africa. This expo will be co-hosted with Automechanika Johannesburg at Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg from June 7-10. “The […]
Tarsus South East Asia will also be staging Tyrexpo Asia Singapore 2023 between the 8th and 10th March 2023 at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre – Level 1 – Halls A, B and C. Tarsus can now confirm that the Singapore Government has recently relaxed its incoming travel stipulations (due to COVID 19) for international visitors […]
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI), the largest employers’ and business representative organisation in the South African retail motor industry, has once again given its support to Automechanika Johannesburg, South Africa’s leading international trade fair for the automotive service industry taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 7-10 June 2022, sponsored by Absa. […]
The Board of Directors of Apollo Tyres today approved the company’s audited financial results for the fourth quarter (January to March) and the financial year 2021 – 22. The Board recommended a dividend payout of Rs 3.25 per equity share (325%), to be approved by the shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. Consolidated revenues, […]
JOHANNESBURG, 10th May 2022 – Bridgestone Southern Africa (BSAF) has been certified a Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) contributor, the highest level possible. Reacting to the news of this certification, Bridgestone Southern Africa CEO Jacques Fourie says, “making the journey from Level 7 to Level 1 in only three years is a huge […]
Bridgestone has launched its range of ultra-high-performance tyres designed for South Africa’s demanding agricultural sector. Willie Stander, Agriculture Manager at Bridgestone Southern Africa, says that the new agriculture range is in line with Bridgestone’s emphasis on providing solutions for targeted industry sectors. “Bridgestone entered the agricultural sector in Europe as far back as 2013. Backed […]
With less than a month to go before the official opening on June 7th of Automechanika 2022 at the National Exhibition Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg and excitement around the Innovation Awards building, the deadline for entering the competition has been extended to midday on Friday, May 13th, 2022. Product innovation is synonymous with the Automechanika brand […]
The tragic and totally illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine has had a serious affect on the tyre industry throughout Europe with all leading international manufacturers closely monitoring the situation on a daily basis. SA Treads contacted many of these producers to get a reaction on how the conflict has damaged their current activities in both […]
The Falken tyre brand, distributed in South Africa by Stamford Tyres, will now be sold to market with an astonishing eight-year life warranty. According to the holding company – Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA) – this exciting initiative is part of its commitment to manufacturing quality tyres and providing peace of mind to customers. José […]
Franchise chain first to achieve gender diversity With 50% of the senior management tea made up of women, the current line-up at Supa Quick can be described as young, dynamic and ambitious in its aims to change the face of retail as we know it We caught up with Adeshni Sewbaran Business Development Manager for […]