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ATG launches European advertising campaign for Galaxy brand
A new Alliance Tire Group (ATG) advertising campaign is being rolled out for the Galaxy brand in European markets, and the off-road tyre specialist says the campaign serves as a signal that is investing in the construction and material handling segments. The advertisements draw inspiration from nature, comparing the strengths of particular animals with those of Galaxy tyres.
Continue ReadingGRI opens Sri Lanka off-road tyre plant
With the opening of its new, US$40 million factory in Badalgama, Sri Lanka, Global Rubber Industries Ltd. (GRI) has increased off-road tyre capacity and has added to its export portfolio. The facility was officially inaugurated on 25 January.
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In motion – Yokohama Rubber launches moving logo
It’s not just a logo, it’s a moving logo. Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has announced the creation of a moving logo for use in television commercials and online videos. Use of the logo began this month, and can be seen at the end of a video (see below) produced by Yokohama Rubber to document the logo’s development.
Continue ReadingConstruction to begin on new Maxion Wheels plant in India
On 19 February 2018, Maxion Wheels will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new light vehicle aluminium wheel plant in India. Preparations for the facility have already commenced with the acquisition of a plant site in Pune (Maharashtra state) as well as the formation of a new legal entity, Maxion Wheels Aluminum India Private Limited. This company came into being on 8 January.
Continue ReadingHigh performance engine production races ahead at Ricardo
Since the launch of the high-performance engine assembly facility at the Shoreham Technical Centre in 2011, the Performance Products division of Ricardo has increased production six-fold and now regularly exceeds 20 engines per day – equivalent to an annual output of 5000.
Continue ReadingNominees for Tire Technology awards announced
The shortlisted nominations for this year’s Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence have been published, and the contenders for honours in 2018 include a number of companies whose technological developments we’ve been following. Winners will be decided by a 30-strong panel of experts from the tyre industry and academia and announced during the Expo at a Gala Dinner on the evening of 21 February.
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Bridgestone outlines support for 2018 Olympics
Bridgestone Corporation says it is ready to support the staging of the upcoming Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 through a variety of product, athlete and education initiatives in South Korea. PyeongChang is Bridgestone’s first Olympic Winter Games as a Worldwide Olympic Partner.
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Liqui Moly to become official ADI supplier
The longstanding collaboration between German oil manufacturer Liqui Moly and several partners of Autodistribution International (ADI) has now resulted in an official cooperation agreement being concluded with the umbrella organization. Both sides expect a significant boost in sales as a result. “We look forward to multiplying our success with ADI,” says Salvatore Coniglio, deputy export manager with Liqui Moly.
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Back in the business
Continental’s return to the agricultural tyre segment stems from an internal project undertaken in 2012 that sought out possibilities for extending the CST business. Thorsten Bublitz shares that the outcome of this project was a “clear recommendation to go back to ag,” and this decision was taken the following year. Specific development began in 2014 with the involvement of material developers and the writing of requirement books for particular developments. The search for a suitable production site also commenced.
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Yokohama unveils 40th anniversary Advan logo
A new logo has been created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Yokohama ‘Advan’ tyre brand. It will be used throughout 2018 as a means for Yokohama Rubber to express its “gratitude to the many people in Japan and abroad who have helped make Advan a hit brand that has been loved for over 40 years.”
Continue ReadingAS-PL UK becomes latest IAAF member
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed rotating parts supplier AS-PL UK to its ever-expanding network, as it looks set to continue its membership growth in 2018.
Continue ReadingMichelin obtains settlement in Tire Mart lawsuit
A settlement has been reached between Michelin North America Inc. and Tire Mart Inc. regarding alleged design patent infringements. Terms of the settlement, which centres on design patents for the BFGoodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2, have not been disclosed.
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Going solar: Heuver Tyrewholesale now energy neutral
Heuver Tyrewholesale has gone energy neutral. Thanks to the installation of more than 1,600 solar panels on the roof of its facility in Hardenberg, the Netherlands, a project undertaken as part of the expansion of warehousing space up to 43,000 square metres, the wholesaler’s energy is now supplied in-house. Or on-house, to be precise.
Continue ReadingRicardo project aims to become battery manufacturer of choice for premium EVs
The recent completion of a full EV sports car battery manufacturing concept programme by the Performance Products division of Ricardo is a significant milestone in the company’s aim to become the niche battery manufacturer of choice for high performance hybrids and EVs.
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Automotive aftermarket forays into e-commerce to boost sales
The global e-commerce automotive aftermarket is largely consolidated with the presence of a few key companies that hold majority of the market share, according to report published in January by Transparency Market Research. This being the case, the automotive aftermarket’s forays into e-commerce are expected to boost sales in the years to come.
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