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For the sixth consecutive year running, Pirelli and C. SpA obtained a place in the Climate A list 2023 compiled by the CDP, the international non-profit organization that gathers, disseminates and promotes information on environmental questions. The “A” rating is the highest score achievable in the “Climate” section and was awarded to 346 companies out of the […]
Nokian Tyres scored an A- from CDP for its actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change-related risks. The annual CDP Climate Change report is deemed one of the most trusted indicators for performance on corporate climate change mitigation. Scores A and A- represent leadership level. This is the fourth consecutive year […]
Eight operators together with their Foreman from Sumitomo Rubber South Africa’s (SRSA) Dunlop Ladysmith plant have wasted no time in applying their new expertise after a six-week training programme at Sumitomo Rubber Thailand (SRT). Equipped with advanced skills to operate the Ladysmith plant’s critical new 3-stage making machines, they’re already leading the charge on the […]
The Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast event on 25 January in Centurion witnessed three power-packed presentations delivered by brains trust- league experts in their respective fields, providing thought-provoking facts and indicating some real direction and opportunity for the automotive sector in South Africa. Paul-Roux de Kock, Chief Analytics Officer at market intelligence , data and analytic […]
It is now just four months before the leading international tyre trade show – TyreXpo Asia 2024 opens in a new location in Thailand at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) from the 15th to 17th May 2024. The prestigious event also holds the distinction of being the very first show presented by […]
The plant in Uddevalla will be the first full-scale recycling plant based on Enviro’s unique and patented technology and the first to be constructed by the joint venture (following its formation in March 2023). All the of the necessary environmental and construction approvals have been obtained, enabling the joint venture to place orders for key […]
The future of the tyre industry is getting closer, and it is digital! The innovative special format “Workshop LIVE” at the next THE TIRE COLOGNE 2024, which takes place from 4 to 6 June in Cologne, is pointing the way ahead for independent workshops and tyre specialty traders and offers comprehensive insight into the digitalised […]
Nokian Tyres has made a long-term purchase agreement with a tyre recycling joint venture. The agreement will help Nokian Tyres reach one of its key sustainability targets, which is to increase the share of recycled and renewable raw materials in tyres to 50 percent by 2030. Nokian Tyres started to use recovered carbon black in […]
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 […]