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First Continental Truck Tyre Plant Receives Internationally Recognised ISCC PLUS Sustainability Certification

First Continental Truck Tyre Plant Receives Internationally Recognised ISCC PLUS Sustainability Certification

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 becomes member of the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber’

BKT becomes member of the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber’

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 […]

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Awarded Test Winner by ADAC

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Awarded Test Winner by ADAC

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 […]

Continental Survey Shows: Farmers Want A Sustainable Transformation

Continental Survey Shows: Farmers Want A Sustainable Transformation

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. […]

GOODYEAR INTRODUCES A SUBSCRIPTION-BASED, TYRES-AS-A-SERVICE OFFERING DESIGNED TO REDUCE TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP FOR FLEETS

GOODYEAR INTRODUCES A SUBSCRIPTION-BASED, TYRES-AS-A-SERVICE OFFERING DESIGNED TO REDUCE TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP FOR FLEETS

Goodyear’s new offering has enabled major fleets in the U.S. and Europe to lower costs and reduce vehicle breakdowns The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced the launch of a worry-free, tires-as-a-service offering that combines the company’s premium tires, proven predictive insights and industry-leading service footprint in one, subscription-based solution. Building on the company’s […]

Goodyear Shares Sustainability Progress in 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

Goodyear Shares Sustainability Progress in 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

The Goodyear Tyre & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today released its report on corporate responsibility performance for 2023. The company’s latest report details how Goodyear is helping create value for its internal and external stakeholders. The report also outlines the progress Goodyear is making toward achieving its short- and long-term sustainability goals. Chief Executive Officer […]

What a SHOW STOPPER! Tyreexpo Asia Bangkok Surpasses Expectations

What a SHOW STOPPER! Tyreexpo Asia Bangkok Surpasses Expectations

Sometimes, all it takes to make a meaningful difference in a business, is new blood, particularly when the new blood is in the form of a dynamic group of young professionals who are enthusiastic about what they do, and are able to utilise a myriad of virtual opportunities within the electronic spectrum, to get things […]

UltraContact NXT wins German Award for Sustainability Projects 2024

UltraContact NXT wins German Award for Sustainability Projects 2024

The jury of the German Award for Sustainability Projects has recognized Continental’s UltraContact NXT as one of the best sustainability projects in Germany. With a share of up to 65 percent renewable, recycled and ISCC PLUS mass balance-certified materials, it is the company’s most sustainable tire to date. The UltraContact NXT has already won several […]

First TyreExpo under new management – Deemed a success.

First TyreExpo under new management – Deemed a success.

The Tyrexpo series of exhibitions has been running for more than 25 years across selected venues around the world, first, trading under ECI (Singex), and later, as part of UK’s Tarsus range of shows and exhibitions. Finally re-emerging after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Tyrexpo show series has changed hands again, now […]

Tire Technology International names Bridgestone ‘Tire Manufacturer of the Year’

Tire Technology International names Bridgestone ‘Tire Manufacturer of the Year’

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 […]