Gold medal ambassador the icing on Bridgestone’s BMS cake
Bridgestone is reflecting on its most memorable presence of the year after showcasing its products to up to 58,000 British Motor Show visitors at Farnborough International between 17 and 20 August. The tyre firm and mobility solutions provider was present at the show in partnership with Kwik Fit and drew upon a little help from a freestyle BMX gold medallist, Bridgestone ambassador Charlotte Worthington.
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West Ham United partners with Tomket Tyres
Tomket Tyres has become the Official Global Tyre Partner of West Ham United F.C. under a new arrangement that will, amongst other things, give the tyre brand a presence upon the club’s LED pitch-side perimeter advertising system and matchday hospitality rights. Tomket says it will use the partnership to connect with the West Ham United fanbase and provide fans with opportunities to experience matchday hospitality packages and win signed merchandise via its official social media channels.
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Nexen Tire publishes 2022/23 ESG report
Nexen Tire has released its latest annual Sustainability Report, detailing progress towards sustainable management performance and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments. The report, the tyre maker’s fourth, highlights ESG developments, progress and focus as well as details expanding a mid-to-long-term roadmap for ESG management.
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Maxxis, Tillotson agree T4 karting sponsorship deal
After half a decade of collaboration on the T4 karting series, Maxxis and Tillotson are advancing their partnership with a new long-term deal. Maxxis will sponsor the International Tillotson T4 Series and T4 Nations Cup for the next three years. Maxxis expects that this deal will aid the growth of both the series and the Cup.
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Digraph now a LKQ company
LKQ Corporation recently acquired UK-based commercial vehicle parts aftermarket specialist Digraph. It describes the deal as a “milestone for LKQ Europe” as it marks the company’s formal market entry into the truck parts business.
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Enviro Q2 2023 financials; negotiations with further suppliers & customers
Scandinavian Enviro Systems has reported an after-tax loss for Q2 2023 that is some seven times larger than its net revenue, but the company remains confident of its future following a directed share issue in May and as a definitive investment decision regarding its planned joint venture plant in Uddevalla, Sweden draws nearer. Enviro’s H1 2023 Half-Year Report also includes a statement from its CEO about delays to the start of construction work at the Uddevalla facility.
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Goodyear 125th anniversary: tyre maker unveils retro branding at Donington BTCC
Goodyear will celebrate its rich history in motorsport and transportation with historic branding at the British Touring Car Championship this weekend at Donington Park. The tyre manufacturer and supplier says the historic circuit, which first hosted a motorsport event in 1931, is a fitting venue to host one of several Goodyear 125th anniversary celebrations around the world.
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Blatco and Kingdom Tyres’s Saudi Arabia tyre factories progress
Plans for two Saudi Arabia tyre factory projects were announced during 2022. In January 2022, Black Arrow Tire Company (Blatco) agreed to a tyre factory construction joint venture with Kumho. By June 2022, Kingdom Tyres, which describes itself as Saudi’s largest tyre producer, signed a provisional investment agreement with the Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu. Here Tyres & Accessories considers the latest developments with both projects and asks if the market is big enough for both factories?
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Bridgestone breaks ground on $550 million truck tyre project
On Wednesday, Bridgestone Americas held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of one of its truck and bus tyre plants in the USA. An investment of US$550 million will increase the footprint of the Warren County, Tennessee factory by 850,000 square feet (79,000 square metres) and lift production capacity while adding 380 jobs to the plant’s workforce. Bridgestone will also equip the plant for producing tyres featuring Enliten technology.
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Enviro adds to key expansion team
With the hiring of two new team members, Scandinavian Enviro Systems speaks of completing the “key recruitments central to its future expansion.” The company also shares that extensive preparatory work has delayed the start of construction at its joint venture tyre recycling plant in Uddevalla, Sweden.
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Falken nominated for film award
Falken’s recently launched short film, ‘A Monument to the Art of Racing,’ has been nominated for the ‘Best Event Film’ prize at the International Motor Film Awards 2023. We’ll have to wait a month to find out whether the judging panel has chosen the Falken film – this year’s winners will be announced during a ceremony at Alexandra Palace in London on 21 September.
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Hankook Tire releases latest ESG Report
Hankook Tire & Technology has published its 2022/23 ESG Report, highlighting the company’s sustainability activities, performance, and mid- and long-term strategies for the year. The report, Innovation for a Sustainable Future, is the 14th report published since 2010 and provides an overview of Hankook Tire’s performance in three primary categories: Eco-Value Chain, Sustainable Product, and Responsible Engagement.
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Steve Nash inducted into The Motoring Hall of Fame
Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) added to the The Motoring Hall of Fame in recognition of the important work he has carried out leading the professional body. The Motoring Hall of Fame, whose official partner is The British Motor Show, recognises individuals and businesses that have made a valuable contribution to the wider automotive industry, especially in improving safety and diversity and inspiring innovation. Steve Nash has been inducted alongside: Dr Andy Palmer, former CEO, Aston Martin and COO, Nissan; Linda Jackson CEO, Citreon 2014 – 2020 and CEO at Peugeot since 2021; and Vera Park ex-Infiniti/Nissan/Renault and now lead exterior designer, Jaguar Land Rover.
Continue ReadingAnyline names Petra Preining as board chair
Anyline has appointed Petra Preining as its first chairperson of the board. Petra Preining will lead the board and ensure as an independent chairperson that Anyline pursues and builds on its strong, future-proof strategy to continue to grow the company.
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