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WITH NEW ICON OF QUALITY PCL is celebrating 80 years of handheld inflation with the launch of an icon reflecting the design and engineering excellence for which its “Made in Sheffield” products are renowned. The 6th of May 2025 marks the exact day the design for the original Vertex Tyre Inflator, better known as the MK2, design […]
Dear Valued Customers, As the festive season approaches, we want to take a moment to thank you for your support and trust throughout the year. Please note that our team will be on a well-deserved holiday break from December 16, 2024, to January 13, 2025. During this time, our operations will pause, but we’ll be […]
The Michelin Group is selling its Sri Lanka-based Midigama Tyre Division and Casting Product Division plants that manufacture bias tyres and tracks for compact construction equipment, to the CEAT Group, a recognised player that is a better fit to these activities. The sale also includes the Camso brand, a renowned brand in these segments, at […]
Welcome to the First Interactive Edition of SA TREADS! Here’s your chance to share your thoughts and opinions on key issues impacting the South African tyre industry! We value your input and invite you to engage with us on the topics that matter most to you. Together, let’s shape the future of the tyre business […]
Continental is increasing the proportion of recycled materials in its tires. More plants have recently been converted to use polyester fabric made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. This increases the recycled content of many tyre lines by an average of three percent. Depending on the tire size, up to 15 PET bottles are used […]
CEAT and Michelin have entered into a definitive agreement for CEAT to acquire the Camso brand’s off-highway construction equipment bias tyre and tracks business from Michelin in an all-cash deal valued at about $225 million. The transaction will include the business with revenues of around $213 million for CY 2023 and global ownership of the Camso brand along with […]
Pirelli and Bosch now aim to exploit Bosch MEMS technology for in-tire applications, the companies said. Pirelli and Bosch have signed a joint development agreement that the companies said aims to create new software-based solutions and driving functions thanks to sensors integrated into tires, also known as in-tire sensors. For drivers, this means greater control, comfort, and sustainability, […]
TIP members embraced renewable energy, resulting in an 18% year-on-year reduction in CO2 emissions. The Tire Industry Project (TIP) has published its annual KPI report, focused on the sustainability performance of its members. The 2023 report includes KPIs related to seven pathways for the tire industry: “The tire industry is committed to supporting a sustainable and resilient future. […]
With just under four months to go, anticipation is building for TyreXpo Asia 2025, one of the most prominent events in the global tyre and automotive repair industries. Scheduled to take place from Wednesday, 12 March to Friday, 14 March 2025, the event will be hosted at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. […]
Nokian Tyres and renewable energy provider Enery have signed a long-term contract ensuring zero CO2 emission energy for Nokian Tyres new passenger car tyre factory in Oradea, Romania. In addition to the energy supply the contract enables Enery to construct a new solar power plant to southern Romania. The contract is valid from 2025 for […]
Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced that it will make strategic investments to expand capacity in three passenger car tire plants in Japan: the Hikone Plant, the Tosu Plant, and the Tochigi Plant. These are the main production bases for high rim diameter (HRD)*1 tires for passenger cars in the premium segment. The collective investment will […]
Driven by an unprecedented surge in global SUV tyre sales that reached one million units in 2023, a twenty-three per cent increase over 2022. Leading UK based tyre designer and supplier Davanti Tyre has recently announced a rigorous tyre development and testing standard programme coupled with ongoing competitive pricing. All Davanti SUV tyres are now […]