Vaculug secures Heathrow ground operations license
Vaculug has received approval for its Heathrow Ground Operations License, which company representatives say marks “a key milestone in the company’s growth within the aviation sector”.
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VMI wins Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year Award
During the annual award ceremony at the Tire Technology Expo on 4 March, VMI was presented with the Tire Manufacturing Innovation of the Year award for its MAXX and MILEXX platforms. The award was received by Mike Norman, CCO of VMI Group. Each year, the Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence are presented to reward the successful companies in the tyre design and manufacturing industry. The shortlist of nominees is compiled based on input from the readers of Tire Technology International and the magazine’s editorial team. Voted for by a judging panel of more than 25 leading tyre industry professionals, the Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence recognizes the latest advances and developments from across the industry.
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Hamaton heading to Autopromotec 2025
Hamaton will be returning to Bologna this May for the 30th edition of the biennial Autopromotec exhibition for the automotive equipment and aftermarket industry between 21st and 24th May 2025 at stand B34 in pavilion 19.
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First Stop appoints new franchise and territory managers
Shaun Sweeney and Nick Salt have been promoted to First Stop National Franchise Manager UK & Ireland and UK Territory Manager respectively. Meanwhile, Damian Cleaver has been appointed as Business Development Manager for Wales and the South West, having previously worked as Area Manager at ETB Autocentres.
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James Boon leaves ISN Europe, Mark Ost named MD
After 20 years of history with the company and its brands, James Boon left ISN Europe on 28 February. From launching Hofmann Megaplan UK to leading ISN Europe, Boon has “played a pivotal role in shaping careers, driving growth, and building strong relationships across the industry”.
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Xiaomi and Sailun partner to develop SU7 UHP tyre, Pirelli option in ‘racing package’
Following Xiaomi’s launch of the SU7 Ultra, Sailun is highlighting the PT01 track-ready high-performance tyre, developed in collaboration with Sailun.
In case it new to you, the standard version of Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is priced at RMB 529,900 (£57,345; 69,240 euros). In addition, at the car’s 27 February launch, Xiaomi also announced a range of optional configurations available, including the “Racing Package” and the “Nürburgring Nordschleife Limited Edition”. The “Racing Package” includes “Bilstein Evo R for Ultra coilover shock absorbers, Endless high-performance brake pads, Pirelli P Zero fifth-generation high-performance tyres, an additional set of Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS semi-slick tyres, 21-inch U-shaped forged wheel hubs, carbon fibre rear wheel arches, a 1.7㎡ carbon fibre roof, and more.”
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Ring awards show tyre car range’s growing strength
Ring Automotive entered the tyre care market 20 years ago and has been aiming to dominate tyre care space since. Ring’s tyre care range consists of more than 25 products, including tyre inflators, footpumps, pressure gauges and sealant with many multi award winners among them.
One such product that has won multiple awards – including Expert Reviews and IAAF’s Highly Commended Product of the Year – is Ring’s cordless digital tyre inflator (RTC4000), a high quality, compact, yet powerful cordless tyre inflator that can be used for cars and motorcycles. Unlike the many cordless tyre inflators on the market that can only top up one or two tyres at a time till the battery goes flat, the RTC4000 can easily inflate four tyres, each by more than 10 psi and has a battery capacity that will even inflate a tyre from flat. It is also easily chargeable via a USB Type C or 12V DC cable and inflates tyres quickly.
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Even Lego is making tyres from sustainable materials
We all know that world-leading tyremakers like Bridgestone and Michelin generate the most turnover from tyres, but did you know that Lego make the most tyres by volume? Pub-quiz winning knowledge aside, like the global market leaders, the simultaneously largest and smallest tyre manufacturer in the world (Lego Group) has said it will move to improve its sustainability and – for its part – is moving to make tyres from recycled fishing nets, ropes, and engine oil.
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TRA: UK government procrastinating on ending T8 exemptions
The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) has warned the British government of the damage being caused to industry and the environment due to “an ongoing lack of action to deliver policy reform”.
Recent responses from the DEFRA minister responsible, Mary Creagh MP, are said to highlight the concern of recyclers that government “lack a grip on industry reality”. Specifically, “despite the British government’s stated commitment to bring an end to T8 exemptions there has been no date given to enact the policy, something of increasing concern to industry players as market conditions continue to deteriorate”
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Exide Technologies sponsors Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Team in three-year deal
Exide Technologies and the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP Team have extended their partnership in a three-year deal, supporting the team in the Moto2 championship. Specifically, the Exide brand logo will be prominent on both riders’ bikes.
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Goodyear opens first Mickey Thompson-branded tyre retail store in Shanghai
Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels, a subsidiary of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, has opened its first-ever retail store worldwide, located in Shanghai, China. According to the company, this milestone marks a significant expansion of Mickey Thompson’s global presence. Last September, the brand officially introduced four of its latest product lines to the Greater China market.
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Wastefront breaks ground on UK’s first tyre-to-fuel facility
On 28 February, Wastefront held a groundbreaking ceremony for its £100 million tyre-to-fuel facility at the Port of Sunderland. The project initially focuses on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. On that note, in January, British Airways-owner International Airways Group, invested in Wastefront became the first European airline group to aim for 10 per cent SAF usage by 2030.
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US class action verdict: operating in parallel isn’t necessarily tyre price-fixing
Following the news that the recent class-action price-fixing case against tyre manufacturers has been dismissed, we took a closer look at the Judge’s ruling combining her legal opinion with analysis that we produced based on third-party European data around the time the US suits were brought. In short, we found that Judge’s opinion amounts to the belief that operating in parallel isn’t necessarily tyre price-fixing. And furthermore, our data shows that that broader tyre market prior landscapes somewhat contradict simplistic notions of prices always rising.
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US tyre manufacturer price-fixing class-action dismissed
In the US, on 25 February 2025, US District Court Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division Chief Judge, Sara Lioi, dismissed the recent US tyre manufacturer price-fixing class-action that followed an EC investigation into similar claims relating to European tyre operations. The named defendants, in alphabetical order, were: Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Michelin, Pirelli and Nokian. All six had jointly filed a motion to dismiss the price-fixing case “for failure to state a claim”.
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Hubtrac Europe partnering with distributors in move towards fleet management
Hubtrac’s European division has long spoken of plans to position Hubtrac not just as a tyre brand but as a “fleet management expert”. That can’t happen without the company’s Hubtrac distributors across Europe. Moving forward, the goal is to “commit to providing comprehensive, intelligent fleet management solutions for truck and bus fleets across the continent”.
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