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Tatko Group is largely known as Turkey’s largest independent retail tyre company. The Group already manages several tyre dealer networks under the names Lastik Park, Lastik VS or HerLastik with over 750 locations all over Turkey. With the Point S brand, Tatko wants to complete its coverage and retail concepts offer, diversify its offering with […]
Temporary measures to be introduced to address growing scrap heaps. The recent Recircle Awards 2021 that recognised the global efforts of the retreading and recycling community, introduced us to some highly creative initiatives and products derived from end-of-life tyres. Sadly, South Africa did not feature, for one simple reason. The collection process around waste tyres […]
Michelin Group has launched a new advertising campaign that will span television, digital and social media. Rather than focusing on a product, this “Motion for Life” campaign celebrates Michelin’s role in facilitating the motion that is critical for life and human development, the company says. The campaign’s concept highlights the breadth and diversity of the solutions […]
AN EXCLUSIVE WITH NEW CTSA MD, MARTIN BUDAY Change is the only constant. This is true of life in general and the business world at large, where business models and strategies constantly change, as do the leaders managing these concerns. In August 2020, Martin Buday succeeded Shaun Uys, former MD of Continental Tyre SA, when […]
One of South Africa’s top premium tyre manufacturers becomes the first in the industry to receive a certified Level 3 B-BBEE certification JOHANNESBURG, 29 April 2021 – Enduring commitment to transformation by top leadership has enabled Bridgestone Southern Africa (BSAF) to deliver an industry leading level 3 broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) certification. Coming from […]
Goodyear’s Sava Brand has launched a new All Season tyre covering fitments from 14 up to 18 inches which is designed for versatile ride performance in a number of road conditions. The Sava All Weather pattern features a similar shaped tread design to the Goodyear All Weather tyre and features a range of technologies designed […]
Bridgestone Announces Strategic Growth Investments Based on Mid-Term Business Plan Acquiring Otraco OTR Tyre Management Solutions Business from Downer Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced that its group company Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia Pty. Ltd., has entered an agreement to acquire Otraco International Pty Ltd (Otraco), a leader in Off-the-Road (OTR) tire management solutions, from Downer […]
Pirelli recently introduced a new tyre in a virtual launch from their headquarters in Milan. The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2. The All Season SF2 presents 50 per cent improved mileage and Pirelli believe the tyre provides outstanding drive performance across all four seasons road conditions. Whilst the tread pattern effectively helps to lower rolling […]
Goodyear Europe has announced the arrival of a new tyre for its Port applications range – the EV-4M Port Handler which will effectively improve tread wear and increase overall driving efficiency. The Goodyear EV-4M Port Handler joins the company’s extensive range of port handling tyres providing tailor-made solutions for container handlers, reach stackers, straddle carriers […]
Kumho has introduced a new van and light commercial tyre into the European market sector – the Kumho PorTran 4S CX11. This latest addition to the Kumho range combines the strength of the Solus 4S HA32 all season passenger car pattern with its existing winter specification van tyre – the Winter PorTran CW1. Therefore ensureing […]
Scandinavian based Trelleborg Wheel Systems has introduced its next generation of its versatile forklift tyre range with the all new XP800 pattern. A company spokesperson says, “Our very latest forklift tyre ensures outstanding performance for all medium intensity material handling applications.
Bridgestone Europe has recently introduced a new flagship tyre into their City Bus segment – the U-AP 002 which succeeds the current U-AP 001 pattern. The U-AP 002 has been specifically designed to lower fuel consumption and exhaust emissions in congested urban areas through decreased rolling resistance. The Bridgestone U-AP 002 is a new age […]