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Carbon Clean network continues to grow
Carbon Clean, the engine decarbonising system that works with tap water, has welcomed two new members into its growing network of Carbon Clean Centres. Needham Analysis Ltd joined as Carbon Clean Centre Stanton on 9 August, whilst Bosch Car Service member James Jackson’s Central Garage Ltd became Carbon Clean Centre Fleetwood on 31 July.
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Fuchs establishes its green credentials
UK lubricant manufacturer Fuchs lubricants has been recognised for its excellence in environmental management and performance by being awarded the updated ISO 14001:2015 by the British Standards Institution.
Continue ReadingMRP acceptance slow but steady, says Lehigh Technologies
When we spoke to Lehigh Technologies’ Kedar Murthy in 2016, he commented that smart tyre makers were well aware that they wouldn’t enjoy bargain basement raw material prices forever. What none of us realised at the time was that we didn’t have long to wait before prices went through the roof. Although the cost of natural and synthetic rubber has now come back from the peaks we saw in the first few months of the year, they’re still sitting comfortably above 2016 levels. This is good news for micronised rubber powder (MRP) specialist Lehigh Technologies.
Continue ReadingBehr Hella Service introduces Advanced Training Academy
Behr Hella Service has recently launched its Advanced Training Academy (ATA) to provide the independent workshop with free thermal management product training and ongoing support, which will, in turn, benefit the motor factor. As the thermal management expert, Behr Hella Service has an impressive knowledge base and product range that ensures motor factors offer their customers the very best components when servicing heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. To achieve this goal, factors not only need to sell premium quality products, but ensure workshops have a complete understanding of the HVAC system and any recent technological advances.
Continue ReadingNew Kumho Tire asking price a chance for Park Sam-koo
Kumho Asiana chairman Park Sam-koo may soon be back in the running to acquire a 42.01 per cent stake in Kumho Tire.
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EC clears Bain Capital’s acquisition of Reiff’s tyre distribution business
A further step towards consolidation within Europe’s tyre wholesaling sector has been taken with the European Commission approving the sale of Reiff Reifen und Autotechnik to US private equity fund Bain Capital Investors LLC. The new owner states its intention to become a regional leader within this business.
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Trelleborg to demonstrate ‘excellence in extreme environments’ at Steinexpo
Trelleborg Wheel Systems industrial and construction tyre operation says it will show the ground-breaking quality and reliability of its solid and pneumatic tyres at this year’s Steinexpo. Amongst the products on show on the company’s stand (booth B53) will be the company’s latest radial and diagonal pneumatic tyres for construction loaders and graders, and its solid tyres for extreme environments.
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Obituary: Alexander Bahlmann
Continental has reported the untimely death of Alexander Bahlmann, who headed communications and public relations for passenger car and light truck tyres within the company’s Tire division. Bahlmann died suddenly last Friday, aged just 46.
Continue ReadingStamford Tyres establishes subsidiary in China
Stamford Tyres (Hong Kong) Ltd., a subsidiary of Singapore-based Stamford Tyres Corporation Limited, has set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in China. The new company, Stamford Tyres Dongguan Co Ltd., was set up with a registered capital of US$1 million and will principally engage in the wholesale and distribution of tyres, wheels and automotive accessories.
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Hankook presenting tyre developments at IAA
In addition to presenting a new summer product and design ideas for future mobility concepts, Hankook Tire says its focus at the IAA motor show next month will be on “innovations in premium original fitment tyres and the current winter tyre line-up.”
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Hella: EBIT up 21% in FY2016-17
Original equipment supplier and established aftermarket player Hella has reported what it calls an “extremely successful” financial year. During the 12 months to 31 May 2017, the company lifted both its earnings and profitability.
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Raw materials, tyre imports hammer JK Tyre in April-June quarter
“We are indeed passing through challenging times.” These were the words from Dr Raghupati Singhania after JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. released its final results for the first quarter of its 2017-18 financial year. Nevertheless, the chairman and managing director is confident that the company’s performance will improve moving forwards.
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BKT: Bhuj carbon black plant to ‘better ensure raw material qualities’
Eight hectares have been set aside at the Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT) production site in Bhuj, India for the construction of a new carbon black plant. Last month the tyre maker’s Board of Directors approved an initial investment of Rs 1.5 billion (£18.1 million) for this project to add backward integration to BKT’s supply chain, and the company says the plant will not only provide a constant supply of raw materials for its tyre production, the carbon black produced in Bhuj will enable it to “better ensure raw material qualities thanks to the now even more accurate controls at the beginning of the entire manufacturing process.”
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CITExpo 2017 opens in Shanghai
The 15th edition of the China International Tire Expo has opened at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. Exhibitors at the show comprise a mix of growing tyre manufacturers from the Chinese market, international trading companies, wheel suppliers and others, while. In addition to Chinese industry players, Europe is represented by UK distributor Oak Tyres’ Davanti tyre brand, FM Tyres from the Netherlands, and Italian distributor Franco Gomme, while Singapore’s Stamford Tyres and Taiwan’s Nankang add to the international exhibitor base. The internationalism of the show is also reflected in the visitors arriving today from five continents.
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Seven countries, 19 clubs: Falken extends European football sponsorship
In addition to becoming a Liverpool FC partner, this season the Falken tyre brand is boosting its football sponsorship activities across Europe. As well as supporting further clubs in the German Bundesliga and first-division teams in Spain, France, Poland and Italy, it is also moving into sponsorship in the Netherlands for the first time.
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