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Tarsus Group has announced the cancellation of its Tyrexpo Americas 2023 Show in Mexico City on the 5th to 7th December due to the recently introduced legislations of anti-dumping laws by the Mexican Government. This decision has been taken as it is considered the event is no longer financially viable following the substantial cancellation of […]
The TUT Solar Team has retained its title as the Bridgestone Ilanga Challenger Class Champions, after completing a whopping 110 laps on the 4 km long racetrack during the 12-hour challenge. The second edition of this exhilarating event was held at the Red Star Raceway in Delmas, Mpumalanga under a scorching 32-degree Celsius, which presented […]
Smithers Recovered Carbon Black conference is returning across the 6-8 November 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower in Barcelona, Spain. Over 280 rCB representatives joined us at rCB conference 2022 with the conference selling out one month before; over 300 rCB representatives are expected to join us in Barcelona this November. As Europe’s leading […]
Nokian Tyres claims it is upgrading its Central European all-season tire, Nokian Tyres Seasonproof. Nokian Tyres Seasonproof 1 comes with improved wear resistance and mileage, and offers a comprehensive product range for passenger cars, crossovers, and sport utility vehicles. Nokian Tyres’ all-season products are designed for drivers who need reliability and first-class safety for snowy […]
Smithers has acquired the Standards Testing Laboratories’ (STL) Indoor Testing Division and Marine Inspections and Logistics (MIL) International (Rotterdam) B.V. located in the Netherlands. The STL acquisition includes all indoor tire and wheel testing capabilities. The STL Fabricated Machine Division and Texas operations will still be owned and operated by STL. “The addition of the STL […]
Scandinavian Enviro Systems has developed a new type of recovered carbon black with improved dispersion properties. The new type of carbon black has been developed to meet demand from the tire and rubber industry. The new type of carbon black has been produced for some time at Enviro’s plant in Åsensbruk, Sweden, and has acquired […]
Bandag’s 2023 franchise conference was this year held at Sun City Resort. More than 120 people attended this year’s conference and Gala Awards Evening. Following the disruption brought on by COVID-19, the macro and micro economic factors impacting on South Africa and not forgetting the war on Ukraine and its impact on the world, Bandag […]
Trelleborg says it is continuing to set higher industry standards in agriculture with the launch of its TM1 Eco Power tire, its newest and most eco-sustainable tyre. Made from 65% recycling and bio materials, the TM1 Eco Power is a testament of Trelleborg on-going commitment to a more productive and sustainable future for agriculture, aiming […]
Goodyear is announcing the seamless integration of the Goodyear DriverHub mobile application into the Mercedes-Benz Truck App Portal. Becoming a partner application supports the landscape of commercial trucking by offering drivers and fleets using Mercedes-Benz trucks access to additional real-time vehicle data, driving efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability through instant access to tire condition information. Goodyear’s collaboration […]
Bridgestone South Africa is proud to announce its title sponsorship of the Ilanga Cups Solar Challenge 2023, a competition for teams to design, build, and compete with solar-powered vehicles in South Africa’s first closed-track endurance circuit event. Bridgestone’s sponsorship of the Ilanga Cup Solar Challenge aligns with the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. “Our […]
With one-in-five vehicles on South African roads fitted with locally produced Dunlop tyres, the tyre manufacturer is forging ahead with a multi-billion rand investment project backed by its Japan-based parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI). This is set to boost local tyre production capacity as more Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) look to domestic tyre producers […]
An exciting new tenant has set up shop at the Lifestyle @ 55 Shopping Centre in Raslouw, Centurion. On 25 September, Tiger Wheel & Tyre unveiled a brand new store in the popular lifestyle centre, situated at the corner of the R55 and Lochner Road. Speaking on behalf of the team, Acting Sales Manager, Jared […]