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Nokian Tyres and renewable energy provider Enery have signed a long-term contract ensuring zero CO2 emission energy for Nokian Tyres new passenger car tyre factory in Oradea, Romania. In addition to the energy supply the contract enables Enery to construct a new solar power plant to southern Romania. The contract is valid from 2025 for […]
Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced that it will make strategic investments to expand capacity in three passenger car tire plants in Japan: the Hikone Plant, the Tosu Plant, and the Tochigi Plant. These are the main production bases for high rim diameter (HRD)*1 tires for passenger cars in the premium segment. The collective investment will […]
Driven by an unprecedented surge in global SUV tyre sales that reached one million units in 2023, a twenty-three per cent increase over 2022. Leading UK based tyre designer and supplier Davanti Tyre has recently announced a rigorous tyre development and testing standard programme coupled with ongoing competitive pricing. All Davanti SUV tyres are now […]
Austrian based Tyre Mobile Data specialists Anyline has announced a major development in its tyre sidewall scanner and tread reader technology through a recent partnership with North American based Sun Auto Tire that includes the installation of this groundbreaking equipment in 480 retail locations. Anyline’s revolutionary AI tyre Scanners takes tyre inspection and inventory management […]
Global tyre supplier Chinese based Linglong Tire chose the Agritechnica 2024 Show in Hannover, Germany to launch Linglong Agricultural Machinery’s new 9E Series (ECVT) hybrid drive tractor fitted with Linglong 650/85R38 premium agricultural tyres. This innovative partnership between Linglong Tyre and Linglong Agricultural Machinery highlights Linglong Tyres growing technological edge in the hybrid and electric […]
The fourth and final of four outstanding CEO Breakfast events presented throughout 2024 took place at Expo Centre, Nasrec, on 19 November, the opening day of the 2024 editions of Automechanika Johannesburg and Futuroad Expo, the largest trade shows of their kind on the African Continent. Ably led by Programme Director Andile Africa, CEO of […]
Retreading Business and Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazines, the organisers of the Recircle Awards, has announced that the Marangoni Group will be the official Trophy Sponsors of the 2025 edition of the Awards, which recognise excellence in the global tyre Retreading and Recycling sectors. With its support for the awards, the Italian company wishes to […]
Stamford Tyres SA Evolves into a solution-provider with premium Prometeon truck and bus range The local commercial market is set to welcome a new truck and bus tyre that reportedly outperforms its competitors in original tyre life, fuel efficiency, reduced rolling resistance, and overall performance. Even casing integrity and retreadability has been greatly improved, according […]
Automechanika Johannesburg, one of the leading global trade fairs for the automotive aftermarket industry, will be co-located with the Futuroad Expo 2024 from 19 to 21 November 2024, at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. This strategic partnership brings together two major events that will cater to the full spectrum of the automotive and commercial […]
Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) is participating today at the Climate Hub conference, held during the UN’s climate meeting COP29. Enviro’s chairman of the board, Alf Blomqvist, and board member, Nina Macpherson, will take part in a panel discussion on ecocide – mass destruction of the environment – and share how Enviro contributes to both environmental […]
The ESG corporate ratings by ISS ESG evaluate companies’ environmental, social, and governance initiatives from the perspective of double materiality. Yokohama Rubber has received “Prime” status in the latest ESG corporate ratings by ISS ESG. The ESG corporate ratings by ISS ESG evaluate companies’ environmental, social, and governance initiatives from the perspective of double materiality. These […]
The critical skills shortage in the automotive sector threatens to derail one of the country’s most important industries.A dire result of the industry’s failure to impart technical training over the years, combined with the rapid evolution of motor vehicles, means that motor repair outlets and tyre stores are struggling to find suitably qualified staff to […]