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Michelin debuts newest regional, long-haul truck tyres

The motto of Michelin’s fully recyclable exhibition space at this year’s IAA Transportation show is Step Up, a slogan that is both an offer to improve customer profitability and sustainability, and a call for the transportation industry to work together in the face of enormous challenges. IAA Transportation is not only providing Michelin a platform for presenting key new products, but also represents an opportunity to highlight new developments in other areas. We spoke with Philipp Ostbomk, the tyre maker’s Vice President Sales B2B Europe North.

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17th September 2024 by

Apollo Tyres unveils heavy-duty regional truck tyres

Apollo Tyres has expanded its range of tyres for regional transport applications with the introduction of two new heavy-duty products: the EnduRace RD HD drive tyre and the EnduRace RT HD+ trailer tyre. These tyres have been engineered to deliver high mileage durability and superior grip, meeting the demands of year-round long-distance haulage.

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  1. Additional size joins Apollo EnduMile LHT range
  2. Apollo EnduRace RD2 now available in 295/80 R22.5
  3. New size options join Apollo EnduRace RA2 range
  4. Apollo Tyres expands EnduRace range with new 60 Series
16th September 2024 by

Pirelli & Multi Design expand, update motorsport-inspired fitness range

More than a year had passed since the fateful day that Matteo first encountered the Ciclotte bike, but his thoughts were frequently occupied by the device’s tyre shape and a design “characterised by elements derived from motorsport.” Little did he know of the sleepless nights that would soon torment him – not only had Pirelli and Multi Design updated the Ciclotte, but they had extended their collaboration by debuting a line of Pirelli Ciclotte Dumbbells.

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  1. It’s a tyre, it’s a speaker…Pirelli joins forces with iXOOST
  2. Pirelli’s Stella Bianca tyre returns to Silverstone track after 70 years
  3. A fresh chapter: Pirelli presents 18-inch F1 tyres at Silverstone
  4. Pirelli finishes 18-inch F1 tyre development programme
13th September 2024 by

Goodyear debuts latest generation of sustainability-focused truck tyres

A new range of Goodyear truck tyres has arrived, and the manufacturer tells us that the Goodyear EQMAX and EQMAX Ultra offer several key benefits thanks to a design and development focus upon sustainable material usage, fuel efficiency, and versatility that has resulted in tyres well-suited to a wide range of applications, from long-haul to inter-regional routes. Goodyear is presenting the newcomers at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany next week.

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  4. Goodyear develops Omnitrac range with new heavy duty truck tyres
13th September 2024 by

Goodyear TPMS Connect – providing tyre data to fleet managers

Tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are now mandatory in new commercial vehicles sold across Europe, and Goodyear is rolling out a fleet tool that accommodates updated EU rules covering TPMS. Vehicle manufacturers often fit systems that only supply tyre data directly to the driver; Goodyear TPMS Connect extends the visibility of this data to fleet managers.

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  1. TPMS changes a positive step, says Goodyear
  2. Goodyear unveils enhanced Goodyear CheckPoint tyre management solution
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13th September 2024 by
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Bridgestone partnering to prevent rubber tree disease

As part of a project involving parties based in Japan and Indonesia, Bridgestone Corporation is working to develop technologies for preventing White Root Disease (WRD) in Para rubber trees. WRD kills rubber trees by infecting the roots with pathogenic fungi that causes tissue decay, and the disease’s onset is difficult to detect. By developing technologies to prevent fungal infection, the project aims to stabilise the yield of natural rubber and improve the productivity of plantations.

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  1. Bridgestone investing to increase rubber harvest volumes
  2. Bridgestone optimising rubber yields with big data
  3. Bridgestone Partners to Improve Indonesia Rubber Production
  4. Bioscience boosted rubber production the aim of Bridgestone joint research
13th September 2024 by

Goodyear unveils enhanced Goodyear CheckPoint tyre management solution

A series of enhancements aimed at improving service levels for transport fleets and dealers are now part of the Goodyear CheckPoint tyre management solution. Goodyear has designed the latest upgrades to optimise tyre and vehicle maintenance, minimise downtime, and enhance overall fleet performance, and will showcase these advances at next week’s IAA Transportation show in Germany.

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  1. Renault to Offer Goodyear Duraseal Technology
  2. Renault Trucks First To Offer Duraseal Technology
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  4. Land Rover Discovery SVX production preview equipped with Goodyear concept tyres
12th September 2024 by
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Plant closure – Bandag to consolidate European retreading

Retreading operations at the Bandag facility in Lanklaar, Belgium will cease in the coming months. In a statement issued today, Bandag Europe NV announced its intention to close the retreading plant, most likely in the first half of 2025. The company stresses that it has “no other option than to take structural measures” such as this in response to the “significant decrease” in the European retreading market over the past ten years, a trend that has resulted in production overcapacity and uncompetitive production costs.

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  1. Bridgestone temporarily closes, slows tyre production at European factories
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  3. Bridgestone lifts Bulldog production, invests in UK retreading as duties drive demand
  4. SSH embarking on £75 million Renfewshire, Scotland tyre processing plant project
12th September 2024 by

Comparative test – the best 235/55 R18 SUV tyre

It has been a little parky outside these last few days, but another sign of winter’s approach is the publication of comparative tests for specialised cold weather tyres. German motoring magazines Auto Straßenverkehr and auto, motor und sport (ams) have jointly evaluated ten winter SUV tyres in size 235/55 R18. The results of the two tests differ slightly as Auto Straßenverkehr looked at purchase price while ams did not, but this factor didn’t affect the final table ranking.

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  1. Test-winning winter technologies: Goodyear launches UltraGrip Performance+ SUV
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  3. SUV winter test: A win for Goodyear, budget tyre dangerous
  4. ADAC winter tyre testing delivers double win for Dunlop
12th September 2024 by
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Sell us your factory for one euro, German town tells Goodyear

Despite strong employee efforts to preserve Goodyear’s Fürstenwalde/Spree tyre production facility in Germany, its future now appears bleak, with closure looming. The plant, which employs around 750 workers, will gradually shut down by the end of 2027. Job cuts may begin as early as next year, although the mixing operation will remain at the Fürstenwalde site.

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  1. Goodyear closing plant in Malaysia
  2. Rubber association pessimistic about Germany’s tyre making future
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  4. Goodyear’s German factory closures will cost ~$600 million, save $120 million yearly by 2027
12th September 2024 by

Wholesaler Grupo Andrés begins inclusion employment programme

Grupo Andrés, a leading tyre distributor on the Iberian Peninsula, has launched the ‘Andrés Contigo’ programme, an employment inclusion project aimed at people with Down’s syndrome. This programme, developed under the methodology of supported employment, strengthens the company’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the creation of more inclusive and diverse working environments.

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  1. Grupo Andres: tyre exports are growth area
  2. Grupo Andrés tyres sales were 219 million euros in 2021
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11th September 2024 by

Snap-on TSS showcasing new & award-winning products at Automechanika

Snap-on Total Shop Solutions (TSS) is presenting a range of its industry-leading automotive repair products at this year’s Automechanika, taking place from 10 to 14 September in Frankfurt, Germany. The event offers Snap-on TSS the chance to demonstrate its latest innovations to a global audience, showcasing how its products enhance productivity and efficiency for automotive repair businesses.

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  1. Snap-on opens Hofmann, Sun and John Bean product training school
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Michelin debuts BIB’Action 2024 employee share ownership plan

Michelin has launched its latest global employee share ownership plan, BIB’Action 2024. This initiative is open to over 127,000 employees in 44 countries, allowing them to become shareholders and participate directly in value creation. The programme, running from 11 September to 26 September 2024, is part of Michelin’s ongoing commitment to increasing employee share ownership, which it has pursued since 2002.

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  1. Michelin shareholders approve Menegaux, Chapot appointments
  2. Michelin launches employee share plan
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11th September 2024 by

New tyre plant for Russia’s far east

Russia’s government is supporting the construction of a new tyre plant in the east of the country. The Russian Far East and Arctic Development Corporation has entered into an agreement with Vladivostok-based limited liability company Vlad-Garant to set up a tyre manufacturing facility in Primorsky Krai, a region bordering both China and North Korea. According to the Corporation, the car tyre plant project will attract investments totalling 10 billion roubles (£84.0 million) and create 134 new jobs in the region. It anticipates that the plant will be operational by 2027.

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  1. Groundbreaking takes place for Bridgestone’s factory in Russia
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11th September 2024 by
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Marubeni extends ELT pyrolysis activities with Thailand investment

Japanese general trading company Marubeni Corporation has announced its investment in Thailand-based waste tyre pyrolysis recycler Green Rubber Energy Company Limited (GRE). By investing in this venture, Marubeni intends to establish a tyre recycling supply chain in Thailand that encompasses the collection of end-of-life tyres and the production and sale of recycled materials such as recovered carbon black and tyre pyrolysis oil. Marubeni has not disclosed the size of its investment in GRE.

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  1. Fraunhofer Institute research shows pyrolysis benefits
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  4. Tyre recycling: Work to start on Enviro & Antin JV plant
11th September 2024 by

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