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The legislation aims to increase competition with Chinese imports by providing a tax credit to reduce the cost of retreading tyres. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) recently introduced the Retreaded Truck Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act, designed to support Ohio tyre producers and workers by lowering tyre costs. The legislation aims to […]
On 1 July 2024, SA’s favourite wheel and tyre retailer expanded its presence in the Windy City with the opening of a new Tiger Wheel Tyre store at the corner of Heugh Road and 3rd Avenue in Walmer, Gqeberha. To celebrate, the new store will run grand opening specials from 29 July to 3 […]
Two major French industrial leaders Danone and Michelin, the American start-up DMC Biotechnologies and Crédit Agricole Centre France, a key investor in the region, have agreed to create the Biotech Open Platform to bolster the development of advanced fermentation processes, particularly precision fermentation, on a larger scale. Precision fermentation is a revolutionary biotechnological process to […]
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) (“Goodyear” or the “Company”) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Off-the-Road (“OTR”) tyre business to The Yokohama Rubber Company, Limited (TYO: 5101) (“Yokohama”) for $905 million in cash. The transaction follows a previously announced strategic review of the OTR tyre business in connection […]
Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) is proudly contributing a variety of tyres, services and performance products at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. As a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, Bridgestone is committed to helping support and enhance the experience for all athletes, staff, fans and visitors in Paris. The company’s contributions to Paris 2024 operations […]
In times of new challenges and economic ups and downs, the positive economic development and growing brand perception of the SAILUN Group stand out positively compared to traditional global tyre brands. This is confirmed by the recently published annual report 2024 of the renowned Brand Finance Institute from London and the current tyre media manufacturer […]
The South African Transport Conference (SATC) held in Tshwane this week offered an exciting snapshot of an industry in the midst of rapid evolution, committed to growth and upskilling, with a positive vision for the future. The event, the 42nd SATC, was held under the theme “Upskilling and Reskilling the Transport Industry for Current and […]
The Continental plant in Púchov, Slovakia, recently became the company’s first tyre plant also producing truck tires to receive the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS sustainability certification. This globally recognised certification confirms the transparency of the traceability of the raw materials used in the production process. Certification of the raw materials enables Continental […]
BKT has announced its membership of the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR). BKT said it is thus taking a further step in promoting long-term sustainable practices, culminating in a more environmentally conscious and friendly production in line with the principles defined by GPSNR. Natural rubber production holds several opportunities for improvement in both environmental […]
COSMOS: a new machine for the production of agricultural tyres, until now unseen in the Michelin group • A project that forms part of the site’s “2021-2026” roadmap • A major asset for the Troyes site and an illustration of Michelin’s All Sustainable vision. For several months, the factory has been host to an innovative […]
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has become the first all-season tyre to ever receive a ‘Good’ rating in an ADAC tyre test, having won the German organisation’s 16-inch all-season tyre test published this week. ADAC, Europe’s largest automobile association, in collaboration with its Austrian and Swiss counterparts ÖAMTC and TCS, tested 16 all-season tyres in terms […]
Study of farmers in five countries on four continents: Farmers deal with the consequences of climate change every daySustainability is not only seen as a key success factor for their own business, but is also deeply rooted in their personal convictionsMario Branco, Head of Off-Highway at Continental: “Farmers have the right attitude towards sustainable change. […]