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The Yokohama Rubber Co., together with the Surat Thani branch of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT), held a seminar event in December to help Thai natural rubber farmers improve the quality and productivity of their natural rubber, Yokohama Rubber said. Seventy farm households in the Surat Thani area participated in the event and each participating […]
On the evening of January 28th, the fourth annual China Automotive Festival presented by China Central Television (CCTV) took place at the Beijing National Stadium. This ceremony, themed around health, aiming to maintain a healthy climate for technical innovation and promote the concept of sustainable development in auto industry. At the ceremony, awards were presented for the Annual Influential Vehicle, […]
This edition is jam-packed with intriguing and useful articles that will keep you up to speed on the latest tyre industry news. Enjoy all the latest stories, sourced locally and from across the world. Interview Pursuing growth, a key strategy for Supa Quick 2 Feature Major tech trends defining future of tyre manufactuinr plants 8 Local […]
Sumitomo Rubber SA (SRSA), manufacturer and distributor of the iconic Dunlop tyre brand, is rolling out an AI-powered inventory management platform, with the support of software development firm Slimstock, in a move set to transform its supply chain capabilities to enhance operations, reduce waste and optimise planning. The new technology platform rollout comes soon after […]
The European Commission has initiated an unannounced inspection at Nokian Tyres plc’s (“Nokian Tyres”) headquarters in Nokia, Finland. The European Commission has expressed its concerns that the inspected tyre manufacturing companies may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and restrictive business practices. The Commission has concerns that the inspected companies may have violated […]
Enviro’s CEO, Thomas Sörensson, will represent Enviro and participate at the business seminar Sweden-France Business Forum: Accelerating Europe’s competitiveness, which is scheduled for January 31 in conjunction with the French state visit. The conference focuses on innovation and sustainability and among the participants are H.M. King, French President Emmanuel Macron, government representatives, and over 200 […]
Bridgestone Europe NV/SA has completed the sale of its Russian operations to S8 Capital, a diversified holding company based in Russia. The transaction, which has received all necessary regulatory approvals, includes a tire manufacturing plant in Ulyanovsk and a sales and marketing office in Moscow. The company, which first established its presence in Russia in […]
Bridgestone Americas says it marked its most successful year of integration of Bridgestone Fleet Care tire monitoring services in the U.S., surpassing 200 million annual tyre pressure readings in 2023. This marks the company’s highest annual total of tyre pressure readings to date across its truck & bus radial (TBR) and off-the-road (OTR) businesses, it said. […]
The Yokohama Rubber Co. is expanding the production capacity of Yokohama Tire Philippines, Inc. (YTPI), its passenger car tyre production and sales subsidiary in the Philippines. Yokohama Rubber plans to invest about 3.5 billion pesos (approx. $200 million) to expand the plant’s daily output capacity to 32,500 tyres, an increase of 1,800 tyres per day. In […]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that Mark Stewart has been elected chief executive officer and president, effective Jan. 29. He will succeed Richard J. Kramer, who previously announced his planned retirement from the company following 24 years of service, including 14 as chairman, CEO and president. On the effective date, Laurette T. Koellner, independent lead […]
At leading international trade fairs such as IAA Mobility, Continental is presenting innovative technologies that set new standards. One topic of focus is sustainability. As early as 2021, the tyre manufacturer focused on the use of silica from agricultural waste, polyester from recycled PET and other renewable and recyclable materials with the Conti GreenConcept concept […]
Hankook Tire executives announced a strategy to bring the company within the top five tyre manufacturers in the world during its Partner’s Day meeting held this week in Riviera Maya, Mexico. According to Hankook Tire North America President Rob Williams, Hankook ranks seventh in global tyre sales and sells tyres in about 160 countries. Global sales […]