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Symbio, in partnership with Michelin, presents first hydrogen heavy-duty truck
Two years after announcing the H2 Central Valley Express project, USA-based zero-emission hydrogen mobility firm Symbio has unveiled a hydrogen-fuelled, regional-haul Class 8 truck. It developed and integrated this innovative vehicle in-house and has equipped it with EV-specific tyres from co-shareholder Michelin that offer improved fuel economy and reduced wear.
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ATS Euromaster addressing skills shortage with extension to apprenticeship programme
ATS Euromaster is expanding its successful apprenticeship programme to address the continuing skills shortage in the sector. The company’s investment in training and upskilling has already proven successful, with more apprentices remaining with the company after course completion since the programme was launched in 2022.
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Huasheng Group to start Cambodia tyre factory project in 2024
The Dongying, Shandong Province-based Huasheng Group is planning to add a Cambodia tyre production plant to its portfolio of five factories. While there are few details at the moment, the even-lower-than-Chinese production costs paired with the company’s desire to increase tyre export sales are said to be the main motivations behind the move. Tyres & Accessories met company representatives during the recent GuangRao Tire and Rubber Auto Accessory Exhibition, which took place between 15 and 17 May in Dongying where the company had no less than five generously proportioned stands exhibiting its range of car, 4x4, light truck as well as truck and bus tyres.
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JK Tyre lifts profits in FY24
JK Tyre & Industries reports a 56.24 per cent year-on-year increase in profit after tax during the fourth quarter of FY24, reaching Rs 1.69 billion (£16 million). The company also recorded a 1.82 per cent rise in its consolidated revenue from operations, totalling Rs 36.98 billion (£349 million). It attributes this increase in profit to product premiumisation and expanded market reach.
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Goodyear involuntary manslaughter probe: Eurojust running ‘coordination centre’ in the Hague
Following the news of unannounced raids on Goodyear offices in France, Belgium and Luxembourg, Eurojust has confirmed that it has assisted the authorities in France, Belgium and Luxembourg with a series of coordinated searches of premises and offices of “an international tyre manufacturer”. While Eurojust hasn’t yet confirmed the identity of the manufacturer at the centre of the investigation, the locations match those that Goodyear itself has said were subject to unannounced visits.
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Financing round secures funds for Europe’s largest ELT pyrolysis plant
Circtec, a specialist in pyrolysis technology for sustainable end-of-life tyre recycling, has secured €150 million in a recent financing round. Novo Holdings and A.P. Moller Holding spearheaded this initiative with a €75 million equity investment. The financing also includes €22.5 million in grants awarded by the Government of the Netherlands.
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UK visit for Sailun’s Road to Cologne
Sailun Group is showcasing its tyre solutions across Europe ahead of its participation in The Tire Cologne 2024. The company’s ‘Road to Cologne 2024’ tour includes stops in Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Poland, and Germany, where it will engage with international sales partners and present its latest generation tyre lines. The tour aims to strengthen customer relationships and highlight Sailun’s advancements in tyre technology.
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Nokian Heavy Tyres cutting output – negotiating with employee representatives
Nokian Heavy Tyres Ltd. has commenced “change negotiations” to adapt its production to meet market demand. The negotiations, which will last for two weeks, relate to approximately 160 employees at the company’s factory in Nokia, Finland.
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Sailun, Tire Direct break ground on Mexico plant
Sailun Group and Tire Direct have broken ground on Aztema, their new joint venture factory in Mexico, with the partners laying a symbolic foundation stone at a ceremony on 15 May 2024. The first phase of construction at the Aztema plant will result in a facility with an initial capacity to produce 6 million car tyres a year; the partners plan to start production in March 2025.
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Read and download Tyres & Accessories Magazine May 2024 now
Available now as an e-paper for subscribers to Tyrepress, Tyres & Accessories previews The Tire Cologne 2024 - Europes largest tyre business expo - and the fleet tyre market. As well as these special features, the issue details the UKs approval of red lights for roadside workers, analysis of a potential buyer for Goodyears OTR tyre division, and a visit to Goodyears new simulation centre. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription. Tyre professionals can take advantage of the current Tyrepress Membership offer, helping to drive business online and stay informed with the industry’s leading magazine and websites.
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Radar Tyres begins golfing sponsorship
Under its flagship Radar Tyres brand, Omni United has signed a multi-year contract with Singapore Golf Association (SGA) to support and promote upcoming golfing talent. This partnership will see Omni United financially support the training and competition-related expenses of golfers who previously represented Singapore at an elite amateur level during the early stages of their professional careers.
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Higher sales & net loss for Pyrum Innovations in 2023
Pyrolysis-based recycling specialist Pyrum Innovations AG (Pyrum) has released its annual and consolidated financial statements for the 2023 financial year, along with an update on the company’s progress in supply of recovered end-of-life tyre products to the tyre industry. CEO Pascal Klein commented that another eventful year lies behind the company.
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R.H. Claydon confirms Hillhead attendance
With an aim of building on a record-breaking 2022, which hosted over 600 exhibiting companies and received 18,500 unique visitors, Hillhead 2024 will take place in Buxton’s Hillhead Quarry between 25 and 27 June. The current exhibitor list contains around 600 entries, including more than a dozen firms offering tyres and related products.
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Continental talks tyre testing
To provide a glimpse of the product development and testing that goes into bringing a new tyre to market, Continental has released a booklet covering the subject. From its beginnings almost a century ago, the Tire Testing white paper looks at former practices, the current state-of-the-art, and also reveals Continental’s ideas on the future of testing.
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Yokohama Rubber utilising RubberWay geo-mapping for sustainable procurement
Starting in April 2024, The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. is using the RubberWay Geo-Mapping risk assessment tool to bolster its sustainable procurement practices. By adopting this technology, Yokohama Rubber aims to enhance the traceability of natural rubber throughout its supply chain, aligning with the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures and ensuring compliance with the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation.
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