PCBL gains hybrid carbon black with graphene patent
India-based PCBL, which makes carbon black, has received a patent from the Indian Patent Office for its “hybrid carbon black grade comprising graphene.”
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India-based PCBL, which makes carbon black, has received a patent from the Indian Patent Office for its “hybrid carbon black grade comprising graphene.”
On 1 July 2024, Nexen Tire published its 23/24 ESG Report including the detail that it recently earned a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, the global ESG rating agency. EcoVadis is the world’s largest ESG ratings platform used by more than 130,000 companies in 180 countries around the world.
Bush Tyres (B.A. Bush & Son Limited) has signed a 10-year lease on an industrial unit in Wakefield, as the firm gears up for further expansion across the North of England. The news comes just three months after Bush Tyres opened its first branch in the city.
Compilator owner Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has acquired Klipboard in “a significant step forward in KCS’s commitment to delivering innovative field service management software globally”. According to the company, Klipboard enables field service businesses to schedule and manage jobs and “provide superior customer experience whilst enabling them to streamline operations…”. Klipboard serves customers that range from FTSE listed companies to SMEs, in industries such as fire safety, HVAC, water treatment, plumbing, facilities management, and healthcare equipment servicing.
An FAG bearing kit for the Mini Countryman and Mini Paceman, manufactured as original equipment (OE) by Schaeffler, is now available to the UK and Irish aftermarket. Kit No. 713 6497 70 covers the rear axle for all-wheel drive versions of the Countryman and Paceman produced by Mini from August 2010 onwards.
CEAT Specialty Tyres, in collaboration with Tractor Junction, presented the 5th edition of the Indian Tractor of the Year Awards (ITOTY) on 10 July 2024. Held at the prestigious TAJ Vivanta Dwarka in New Delhi, India, the event brought together OEMs, farmers, customers, influencers, media, and industry leaders to celebrate advancements and innovations in the tractor sector.
Family business Otto Zimmermann GmbH produces brake components in Baden-Württemberg Germany. Now the company reports that it is increasingly focusing on sustainability.
Sustainability was already a concern at Otto Zimmermann GmbH when the company relocated to Sinsheim in the early 1990s. The internationally renowned brand manufacturer relies on the advantages of production in Germany. In this way, the company also fulfils its own sustainability standards. When selecting its suppliers, the manufacturer pays attention to resource-saving solutions and the highest quality. In addition to fair and safe working conditions in production, one selection criterion for suppliers is proximity to the Sinsheim site in order to minimize transport routes.
Moving towards min till systems that require cereal crops to be cut lower than in traditional plough systems can increase the risk of tyre stubble damage, according to Continental agricultural tyre specialist Tom Godwin, who says:
Kwik Fit is now offering motor insurance to car owners via its website. The Kwik Fit brand re-entered the UK motor insurance sector last year, offering policies through price comparison websites. After seeing its offering prove popular and receive positive customer feedback, Kwik Fit is now enabling motorists to get a quote and purchase cover via Kwik-Fit.com.
The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series of global ESG stock indices for the 20th consecutive year. The company has also been included in the FTSE Blossom Japan Index for an eighth straight year and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index for a third year in a row.
GSF Car Parts has announced the opening of new branches in Openshaw, Manchester and Crayford, London. The Openshaw branch, located in East Manchester, spans 4,000 square feet. It achieved a record-breaking opening day for sales, setting a new benchmark for the network. The branch currently operates with four delivery vans, with an additional van on the way due to the opening day’s success, along with two bikes for quick deliveries.
Kenda used The Tire Cologne 2024 to unveil four new automotive tyres, developed specifically for the European market through the Kenda Europe Technical Centre in Germany. The company also used the show to confirm details in relation to its European growth plans – specifically, the full incorporation of STARCO into Kenda Europe as a new specialty business unit.
On 27 June, the province of Shandong, which is an important tyre manufacturing location in China, issued a “Notice on Promoting the Transformation, Upgrading, Adjustment and Optimisation of Project Management in the Tyre Casting Industry.” Tyrepress China noted that the release of this document means that the province has lifted restrictions on new and expanded tyre projects to a certain extent.
Following reports that Yokohama is in “advanced talks” with Goodyear regarding the purchase of Goodyear’s OTR tyre business, Yokohama officials have released an official statement confirming that the Japanese company is interested in Goodyear OTR.
Brembo has acquired a stake in Spoke Safety, a U.S. startup specializing in technology that communicates between “vehicles and the road ecosystem”. No details of the size of the stake or the amount invested have been released.
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