GB Tyres rolling out scrap tyre collection service
GB Tyres is introducing a nationwide tyre waste disposal service, providing customers with an alternative to the challenge of disposing of end-of-life tyres themselves or through third parties. By doing so, the tyre distributor is ensuring that waste tyres don’t accumulate in landfills, junkyards, or end up sitting in retailers’ yards, releasing harmful chemicals into the air, ground, and water.
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BKT completes Bhuj mould facility
BKT confirms that it has completed work on a new tyre mould plant at its Bhuj site in Gujarat, India. The tyre maker states that, as planned, it invested a capital expenditure of Rs 3 billion (£27.7 million) into this project.
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Apollo Tyres harnessing IoT solution to lift productivity & save energy
Faced with limited insight into the performance of its tyre manufacturing equipment, Apollo Tyres recently sought an Internet of Things (IoT) solution that would digitalise and standardise its manufacturing processes. It approached Deloitte, who worked with the tyre maker to implement such a solution on Amazon Web Services (AWS), connecting production equipment to a data lake. The result was a 9% increase in productivity on primary equipment and 3% reduction in energy usage.
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Kerridge Commercial Systems buys Klipboard in Field Service Management acquisition
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.
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ATS Euromaster launches new digital fleet management tools
ATS Euromaster has introduced two innovative digital tools designed to support fleet managers in their daily operations: the Fleet Manager Portal and the Mobile Booking Tyre Assistant.
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Fitch upgrades Pirelli’s credit rating to ‘BBB’
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Pirelli & C. Spa’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and senior unsecured debt rating from ‘BBB-’ to ‘BBB’, with a Stable outlook. The credit rating agency attributes this upgrade to Pirelli’s strong profitability and robust free cash flow (FCF), which have enabled significant deleveraging below Fitch’s previous positive rating sensitivity.
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Brakeparts manufacturer Otto Zimmermann GmbH focuses on sustainable production
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.
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Massimo Tyres partners with Gateshead FC
Gateshead Football Club has named Massimo Tyres its official tyre partner for the 2024-2025 season. Through this strategic partnership, the Massimo Tyres brand will gain significant visibility on both Gateshead FCs home and away kits, with the Massimo logo appearing on the back of the home shirt and on the sleeve of the away version.
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HiQ network expands with flagship centre in Bicester
HiQ Tyres & Autocare has further extended its UK footprint with the inauguration of a new service centre in Bicester, an outlet it considers a “flagship” site for the brand. The new outlet is a continuation of the expansion occurring within the network, and since opening in May, it has experienced significant growth and has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from local customers.
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Kenda showcases latest tyres and confirms European development details
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.
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Tyre makers recognised for sustainable business management
Pirelli, Continental and Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) have earned accolades for their innovative approaches to sustainable management. Time magazine and online intelligence platform Statista recently named this trio of companies amongst the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024.”
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JLR fitting range with FSC-certified Pirelli tyres
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive (JLR) is partnering with Pirelli to pioneer the use of FSC-certified natural rubber tyres across its range of luxury vehicles. This initiative marks a significant industry milestone, as JLR becomes the first car manufacturer to adopt FSC-certified tyres at scale, commencing with the new Range Rover Electric. The collaboration will result in the supply of over 250,000 FSC-certified tyres annually.
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Pirelli at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Connectivity and sustainability are having a profound impact upon tyre development, and Pirelli is emphasising both themes at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Specifically, the tyre maker is presenting its latest Pirelli Cyber Tyre development and talking about its commitment to FSC-Certified rubber, including a new collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover.
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Bridgestone gains two Toyota supplier awards
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) recently conferred 69 awards to acknowledge exceptional performance among its North American parts and components suppliers in 2023, and two of these went to a tyre maker. Bridgestone Americas gained supplier awards in the Technology & Development categories; according to Bridgestone, TMNA awarded it twice this year due to the company’s “strong collaboration and continuous improvement mindset.”
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Goodbye Continental & Bridgestone – hello Gislaved
At the start of July, Russian tyre maker JSC Cordiant announced completing rebranding of the former Continental tyre plant in Kaluga. The facility is now producing Gislaved tyres, thanks to a brand rights deal negotiated with Continental in May 2023. It appears the Gislaved name will also take centre stage when tyre production at the ex-Bridgestone factory in Ulyanovsk restarts.
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