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Bridgestone has been named ‘Tire Manufacturer of the Year’ at the Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence 2024. This acknowledgment underscores Bridgestone’s unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence within the tyre industry. The judges – who included specialists from the tyre sector and academic institutions – chose Bridgestone for the event’s main […]
Nokian Tyres, a leading developer and manufacturer of premium tyres, and UPM, a leading biomaterials production expert, are partnering to further increase sustainability in the tyre industry by introducing the first concept tire made with a new renewable material with the potential to replace a significant part of the carbon black currently used in tyre […]
Continental has celebrated the grand opening of the fourth expansion phase of its tyre plant in Hefei, China. With the extension of its solely tyre plant in the country Continental Tires will boost its annual production capacity to 18 million passenger and light truck tyres annually by 2027. Total investments into the Hefei production site […]
Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) is proud to announce the launch of the Cooper® Discoverer® Stronghold™ AT tire, the newest addition to the Cooper Discoverer family of tires. This all-terrain tire is designed to bite down on tough terrain and to stand up to heavy loads for towing and hauling. Built with durability in mind, it delivers the traction […]
Nokian Tyres has opened a new finished goods warehouse in Dayton, Tennessee, marking the completion of a ramp-up process at the company’s US production facility. Nokian Tyres began tire production at the US factory in 2020 and has since expanded its operations by increasing production capacity, growing the team to approximately 500 employees, and enhancing […]
One Lap of America officially concluded May 11 with Bridgestone’s ultra-high performance Potenza tyres used by 25 of 77 total teams (33% of the field). In total, Bridgestone Potenza tyres were represented on five of the Top 10 overall finisher spots and six of the class win categories (SGT1 SB, SGT2 SB, Mid-Priced, Vintage, Special Construction […]
In celebration of Youth Month, 60 Grade 9 learners from Colenso Combined School were led on a fascinating journey into the world of tyre manufacturing at Sumitomo Rubber South Africa’s (SRSA) Dunlop Tyres plant in Ladysmith. The educational tour, arranged by SRSA as part of its Factory Tour Programme for local schools, provided learners with […]
The Tire Cologne trade show featured 430 exhibitors from 35 countries with 14,400 participants from 109 countries. According to Koelnmesse, the organizer behind The Tire Cologne show based in Cologne, Germany, this year’s event featured 430 exhibitors from 35 countries with around 14,400 participants from 109 countries. “This event was full of positive energy from day […]
Bridgestone has been chosen by Maserati to develop bespoke 20” tyres for its first all-electric SUV, the Maserati Grecale Folgore. After recent collaborations including fitments for the Maserati MC20 supercar and the Maserati Grecale, Maserati looked to its long-term partner for a tyre that could enhance the on-road capabilities of its first-ever all-electric SUV. Bridgestone responded with custom-developed […]
Hunter Engineering is introducing Hunter University, its new global learning platform designed for training for customers, technicians, technical school instructors, students and any other interested parties. The company said its platform collects all of Hunter’s learning content in a single place, offering dozens of free online courses worldwide, as well as registration for hands-on, in-person courses […]
After a weak first quarter in 2024, Continental expects earnings to improve as the year progresses – particularly in the second half of the year. Based on this, the DAX company is confirming its full-year outlook, as already announced together with the publication of its key figures for the first quarter on April 16, 2024. […]
The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) launched a redesigned website. TRIB said the site showcases a modern interface and has features tailored to meet the evolving needs of TRIB’s members, the tire retread and repair industry at large, as well as fleets, government agencies and the public. According to TRIB, one of the […]