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Goodyear South Africa has appointed Paul Gerrad to the position of Managing Director effective from 1 May 2024. Gerrard takes over from Richard Fourie, who led the company for two years from April 2022. A seasoned leader with deep experience in operations and supply chain gained from the automotive industry in South Africa and abroad, […]
DOWNLOAD The latest Edition of SA Treads Digital – April/May 2024 Now available ⬇️⬇️⬇️ The South African economy remains under pressure, mainly due to supply-side constraints in the electricity and logistics sectors. This, according to www.delotte.com. 2023 was a difficult year for the South African economy, Investec adds, but this year looks to see some improvement from the […]
Effective starting in May, Mitas and Trelleborg will adjust prices globally, with an increase of up to 5% across all segments. The company said this decision is a response to significant inflation experienced over the past two years, coupled with rising costs of raw materials, as well as increased inbound logistics expenses. Specific details regarding the actual increase will […]
Sailun to present up to 20 product innovations at Tire Cologne The performance of tyres for conventional and alternative drive systems is becoming increasingly important not only in Europe, but also globally. The SAILUN Group, which is one of the top 12 tyre manufacturers in the world, has great ambitions in the run-up to THE […]
The leading trade fair THE TIRE COLOGNE 2024 is positioning itself from June 4th to 6th as the indispensable global meeting point for specialists of the tyre and wheel industry. As a trade fair with a focus on tyres and wheels that is without compare worldwide, the event presents itself as the number one platform […]
Leveraging leading technology coupled with high-quality service, SAILUNs ERANGE Performance E01+ tyres with EcoPoint3 technology was announced as OE fitment for the BYD Yuan PLUS. The sizes in question, 215/60R17 and 215/55R18, are specifically designed for mainstream new energy vehicles in the mid-to-high end market. They are capable of comprehensively enhancing the driving experience for […]
According to a Goodyear dealer survey, South African tyre retailers would recommend Goodyear’s Wrangler Duratrac RT tyre to their customers for its value-for-money and performance. Following launch of the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT last year, Goodyear enlisted the help of almost 20 Key franchised and independent tyre retailers to test the tyres over a six-month […]
Anyline has received €2.64 million (approx. $2.86 million) administered through the Austrian research promotion agency – Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG) – as a public grant over the last three years to fund research and development of Closed Loop Training (CLT) for artificial intelligence (AI) models that speed the time to accurately capture and digitize analog information. Over […]
Annual recognition highlights organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs. Goodyear has received the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. As one of only eight honorees in the automotive industry and […]
The deployment of a ‘living wage’ worldwide to guarantee Michelin Group employees a salary at least equivalent to the ‘living wage’, a concept defined in the United Nations Global Compact, that Michelin has been a signatory since 2010. Michelin received early 2024 the ‘Global Living Wage Employer’ certification from the Fair Wage Network, a world-renowned non-governmental […]
For Vipal Rubber, being close to its customers is more than a commitment — it is a core value. Through active technical and commercial assistance, the company establishes lasting relationships based on trust and mutual success. Proof of this enduring commitment is the partnership with NAS Tyre Services, located in Tanzania, which has been among […]
Tiger Wheel & Tyre today released the results of four key tyre tests conducted by the company at the Gerotek testing facility in Pretoria, in March this year. Using identical VW Polos, one fitted with new and the other with worn 15” tyres, professional drivers put the tyres through their paces. Advanced driving instructor Daniel […]