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TIA Agri now an Alliance distributor
TIA Agri has expanded its relationship with Yokohama Off-Highway Tires (YOHT) by adding UK supply of the Alliance brand to its existing distribution of the Galaxy line-up. Under the extended partnership, TIA Agri will distribute the full range of Alliance off-highway tyres.
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BTMA joins Tire Industry Project as affiliate member
The British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA) has joined the Tire Industry Project (TIP) as an affiliate member. The Australian Tyre Industry Council (ATIC) and the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA) of India have also joined the organisation at the same level. While not contributing to the governance of TIP, affiliates engage with topics within the scope of the project’s mission. Formed in 2005, TIP is built on the pillars of research, action and engagement and communication, bringing a collaborative and scientific approach to sustainability in the tyre sector. Graham Wilson, chief executive of the BTMA, said the organisation is “delighted to enter a fuller and more structured relationship” with TIP, building upon the development of “informal ties” in recent years.
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Tyroola Europe operations shuttered after Michelin buy-out
Following the news that Michelin has bought Australian e-commerce business Tyroola, Tyres & Accessories observed that the company also operates certain websites in Europe via a Dutch legal entity – Tyroola B.V.
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Brake shorter with tyre intelligence – Goodyear reports on TNO partnership
In 2021, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company began collaborating with Netherlands-based research organisation TNO into solutions that facilitate communication between a vehicle’s tyres and its anti-lock braking system (ABS). More than three years later, the partners are showcasing their work on integrating tyre intelligence technology into the ABS controller of a test vehicle.
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FIEGE leases Czech warehouse to help Nexen with OE tyre supply
CTP, Europes largest industrial and logistics property manager by gross lettable area (GLA), has leased 18,000 sqm to FIEGE, a leading provider of logistics and transport services in Europe, at a new 71,000 sqm industrial and logistics building which is currently under development at CTPark Žatec in the Czech Republic.
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Clarios & Altris jointly developing sodium-ion batteries
With a new partnership, low-voltage battery specialist Clarios and Swedish firm Altris, a pioneer in sustainable sodium-ion battery technology, aim to develop low-voltage sodium-ion batteries for the automotive industry. The companies have agreed not to disclose financial details of their development agreement.
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Bridgestone Club offers professional farmers online platform
Bridgestone has launched a new online companion designed to help farmers. The Bridgestone Club offers monthly offers, advice, news, discounts, giveaways, and opportunities to engage with other professionals. Bridgestone says the platform has been designed to facilitate more interaction, including opportunities to upload photos and comment on farming life along with other users around the UK. Bridgestone’s VT sales manager for North Europe, Stephen Lamb is excited to roll out Bridgestone Club.
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Toyo Tires renews European Athletics partnership
Toyo Tires has renewed its partnership with European Athletics. The tyre maker will continue be an official partner until at least 2027 after signing another four-year deal. Toyo first became an Official Partner of European Athletics ahead of the Berlin 2018 European Athletics Championships, meaning the new deal will see it complete a decade-long commitment.
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Cheng Shin’s revenue in 2023 decreased 2.08%
Cheng Shin Rubber has not yet disclosed its 2023 annual report, but it announced its 2023 revenue on the Taiwan Securities Exchange. Compared with the previous year, Cheng Shin Rubber’s yearly revenue decreased by 2.08 per cent.
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Jiangsu General increases Cambodian factory capacty, terminates China plant plans
Jiangsu General has terminated its plan to build a tyre factory in Baotou, China, on the grounds that “[China’s] domestic all-steel tyre market is still in a weak recovery stage and cannot meet the expected development”. At the same time, the tyre manufacturer is preparing to invest 1.495 billion yuan (approximately £165 million; €191 million) in the expansion of its Cambodian factory. The construction period of the expansion project is 18 months. After its completion, the annual output of the Cambodian factory can increase to 3.5 million semi-steel radial tyres (PCR) and 750,000 all-steel radial tyres (TBR).
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Chaoyang Long March changes chairman
Chaoyang Long March staff confirmed to Tyrepress China that the tyre manufacturer’s chairman had been changed from Li Qingwen to Jin Yongsheng. Jin Yongsheng still serves as general manager of Chaoyang Long March.
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Glyn Cainey, Dexel Tyre’s first truck division director, dies
Glyn Cainey, a UK industry veteran who had a career spanning nearly half a century with South Yorkshire’s Dexel Tyre, passed away at home last Friday morning in his chair next to his wife, as had been his wish. He had been unwell for the past few years since his retirement on 4 November 2020. Having joined Dexel as a car tyre fitter, he helped the company grow its commercial tyre operations, eventually leading the division. Glyn is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and grandchildren. A loving father and husband, Dexel told Tyres & Accessories that he will be sorely missed.
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Michelin named BRM Aero exclusive tyre supplier
Czechia-based aircraft manufacturer BRM Aero has entered into an exclusive 100 per cent OEM partnership with Michelin for global retail sales. Announcing the arrangement, Martin Bristela, the general aviation luxury light sport aircraft specialist’s chief executive officer, states that “our partnership with Michelin, a world leader in tyre technology, represents a new chapter for BRM Aero.
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Pirelli signs €500m credit line agreement
Pirelli has a new 500 million euro line of credit following a new agreement with a select pool of international banks. Pirelli said the line will enable the reinforcement of the liquidity margin which, on 30 September 2023, already guaranteed coverage of debt maturities to the end of 2025. It will mature in December 2027.
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Job cuts & shortages – stress for Michelin in Spain
In November Michelin announced it would lay off 176 workers at two Spanish plants in response to forecasted weak demand, and this month it will – albeit for an entirely different reason – halt production at four facilities within the country for a two-day period.
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