Sailun Group a Nokian Tyres offtake partner
Nokian Tyres has unveiled a new all-season tyre for European markets and launch images of the Seasonproof 1 don’t only provide a view of what the tyre looks like – the DOT code on the sidewall tells us where Nokian Tyres Seasonproof 1 is made, and who the manufacturer is. What we can see from the 205/55 R16 and 235/60 R18 tyres in publicity photos is that both were produced by Sailun Group in Qingdao, China.
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Easyrain partners with Marelli on wheel safety technology
Easyrain is partnering with Marelli to industrialize Easyrain technologies. That means AIS (Aquaplaning Intelligent Solution), which restores vehicle traction on wet roads, including aquaplaning conditions, and DAI (Digital Aquaplaning Information), a platform of virtual sensors for detecting road conditions and calibrating ADAS. Specifically, that means launching AIS and DAI on the market, scheduled for late 2025 and mid-2027 respectively.
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Ceat lifts profits in Q2 FY23-24
Ceat Limited has reported consolidated revenue of Rs 30.53 billion (£301.1 million, US$366.8 million) for the three months ending on 30 September 2023, the second quarter of its 2023-24 financial year. This result reflects a 5.5% year-on-year rise in revenue. The Q2 FY23-24 EBITDA margin was 15.1%, up 202 bps on the prior quarter and 808 bps year-on-year. Net profit amounted to Rs 2.08 billion (£20.5 million, $25.0 million), an amount 44.2% higher than the prior quarter and an eye-watering 3125.5% increase year-on-year.
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Borgo steps down as Yokohama Europe CEO amidst wider leadership reshuffle
Gregorio Borgo has stepped down as chief executive officer (CEO) of Yokohama Europe GmbH. Effective 15 October 2023, Giovanni Angelo Ponzoni has been appointed as the new CEO. However, Borgo, who was both president and CEO of Yokohama Europe GmbH until the announcement, will “remain within the Yokohama family as consultant and acting president as of 1 January 2024”. Yokohama also announced the departure of Aleksandar Gramatikov, executive vice-president sales, marketing and supply chain of Yokohama Europe GmbH.
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Continental Timisoara plant celebrates double milestone
Hats off to the team at the Continental tyre plant in Timisoara, Romania, who have produced 300 million tyres. The Timisoara plant recently celebrated both its silver anniversary and this impressive production milestone.
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Tyre Equipment Direct offering 10% discount at new e-commerce site
To celebrate the launch of the new www.tyreequipmentdirect.com e-commerce site, Tyre Equipment Direct is offering all workshop owners and operators ten per cent off of the first order they make online. This discount is available for everything listed on the website, including all types of garage equipment, and can be obtained simply by entering enter the promotional code ‘TYRESANDACCESSORIES10’ at checkout.
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SBTi validation for Goodyear targets
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated Goodyear’s near-term and net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. SBTi evaluated the tyre maker’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 near-term target ambition and determined this to be “in line with a trajectory of limiting warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.” The SBTi team also evaluated the Scope 1, 2 and 3 long-term target ambition and considers this aligned with its 1.5°C mitigation pathways for reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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Bridgestone: No tyre supply ‘this time’ but F1 open to our tech & sustainability
Formula One is sticking with Pirelli as tyre supplier for the 2025 to 2027 seasons, but Bridgestone comments that both the Federation Internationale de lAutomobile (FIA) and Formula One Group (FOG) responded favourably to its proposed “advanced innovative technology and sustainability initiatives.” Furthermore, the Japanese manufacturer doesn’t rule out throwing its hat into the F1 ring at a later date.
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Sumitomo Rubber turns to Rubberway
Falken tyre brand manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) has a new means of verifying supply chain transparency for the natural rubber it utilises. Its procurement company Sumitomo Rubber Singapore Pte. Ltd. been using the Rubberway solution since July 2023, and SRI emphasises that “being part of this industry initiative will accelerate sustainable procurement of natural rubber.”
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Birla Carbon acquires Nanocyl, expanding material portfolio for Lithium Ion batteries
Leading carbon solutions supplier Birla Carbon has completed the acquisition of Nanocyl SA, a worldwide leader in multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT’s) based in Sambreville, Belgium. Birla Carbon said the acquisition expands its presence in the energy systems market, bolstering its position in supplying material critical to Lithium Ion battery performance along with other conductive applications.
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All new Bridgestone tyres to be ‘EV-ready’
Bridgestone will make all of its future tyres suitable for electric vehicles (EVs), setting out its strategy to supply car tyre markets during the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electrified powertrains. Tyre-makers have approached EV tyres in a variety of ways, unveiling specialist product lines, adding EV-approved variations to existing product lines, or introducing new technologies to ensure entire portfolios are applicable to EV performance demands. Bridgestone’s Enliten tyre technology platform addresses these demands, which include improvements in energy efficiency, maximising battery range, and accommodating the increased weight and torque of EVs. A Bridgestone-commissioned survey showed increased consumer support for EVs on the back of both potential savings in fuel or energy prices and reducing the environment impact of their motoring.
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Kwik Fit selects Air Ambulances UK as charity partner
Kwik Fit has chosen Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), the organisation that champions and supports the lifesaving work of the UK’s 21 air ambulance charities, as its national charity partner. Through Air Ambulances UK, Kwik Fit will raise funds for all 21 regional charities as well as help increase local and national awareness of their essential missions.
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Sentury appoints ex-Michelin technician to head R&D centre
Recently, Sentury appointed Philippe Oberti as deputy general manager and director of its R&D centre.
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GSF Car Parts rolling out mental health training
National motor factor GSF Car Parts has announced a new commitment to introduce accredited mental health training to its team members. The launch of this programme yesterday ties in with World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness of the importance of mental health support.
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Pyrum setting up JV pyrolysis plant in Czechia
German end-of-life tyre (ELT) recycling specialist Pyrum Innovations AG plans to build a Pyrum pyrolysis plant in the Czech Republic together with a local energy company. This facility, located near the border with Germany, will have the capacity to process 20,000 tonnes of ELTs a year and is scheduled to start operations in 2025.
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