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Fornnax adds SR-200 HD to its tyre shredder range
Fornnax introduced the SR-200 HD Dual-Shaft Primary Shredder at India Rubber Expo (IRE) at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai on 20 March. According to the company, “the SR-200 HD marks a significant leap in recycling technology, demonstrating Fornnaxs dedication to engineering excellence and sustainability.”
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Bridgestone invests in Wuxi, China car tyre production lines
Bridgestone has committed to increase investment in China over the next three years. The investment amount is expected to be 562 million yuan (approximately £62.4 million; €73 million), which will be used to strengthen the construction of production bases and increase the production proportion of high-performance passenger car tyres.
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Firemax Cambodia factory holds groundbreaking ceremony
Fornnax introduced the SR-200 HD Dual-Shaft Primary Shredder at India Rubber Expo (IRE) at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai on 20 March. According to the company, “the SR-200 HD marks a significant leap in recycling technology, demonstrating Fornnaxs dedication to engineering excellence and sustainability.”
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Yokohama breaks ground on new Mexico tyre plant
On 15 April The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) broke ground for its new consumer/light truck tyre plant at the Alianza Industrial Park in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. The event was attended by state and local officials, as well as management from Yokohama companies, including YRC chairman and CEO Masataka Yamishi; Yokohama Corporation North America (YCNA) CEO Shinichi Takimoto; and Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) president and CEO Jeff Barna.
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BKT obtains ‘Excellent Level’ Caterpillar certification
On 2 April 2024, BKT received Excellent Level certification from Caterpillar Inc. under its Supplier Excellence Recognition (SER) Process for the second consecutive year. The Excellent Level certification is the highest honour that Caterpillar Inc. bestows on suppliers, who consistently meet stringent production and quality requirements, under the SER Process.
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Michelin to end truck tyremaking at Olsztyn, Poland plant
Michelin is set to transfer the truck tyre production capacity it currently operates at its Olsztyn, Poland factory to Romania. Currently, 430 people work in the Olsztyn, Poland factory truck tyre production operation.
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JK Tyre open 92nd branded truck tyre retail centre in India
JK Tyre & Industries Ltd has inaugurated its 22nd brand shop in the Tamil Nadu region, thereby further expanding the company’s last mile presence in the country. The one-stop solution brand shop – Hindustan Tyres was inaugurated by Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, Vice President - Mobility Solutions & Fleet Management, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. along with other senior officials of the company. JK Tyre reports that it now has 92 branded truck tyre retail centres across India.
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Countdown: 30 days till the Guangrao Tyre Exhibition
From 15-17 May, the 14th China (Guangrao) International Rubber Tire & Auto Accessory Exhibition will run with the theme of “Global Full Chain, New Quality and New Future”. A total of 780 booths are planned for this exhibition, an increase of 30 compared to the previous session.
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Qingdao Doublestar confirms Kumho acquisition details
Following the news that it will take control of Kumho as the largest shareholder, Qingdao Doublestar has released details of how it is working to indirectly hold 45 per cent of Kumho’s shares by issuing shares and paying cash in order to obtain strategic assets. After the complex transaction is completed, Qingdao Doublestar will control Kumho. Prior to this transaction, 45 per cent of Kumho was controlled by the wider Doublestar group rather than the tyre manufacturer Qingdao Doublestar itself.
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Yokohama OE on Toyota Crown RS “Landscape”
The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is supplying 245/60R18 109H Geolandar A/T G015 tyres as original equipment (OE) for the new Toyota Crown RS Crossover “Landscape”, a special edition of Crown vehicle. The new vehicle was launched in April 2024 in Japan.
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Trelleborg and Mitas raise prices by up 5%
Both the Trelleborg and Mitas brands are set to raise prices by up to 5 per cent across all segments. The price increases are set to take effect from May 2024. According to the brands, specific details regarding the actual price change will be communicated directly to customers by representatives in each market.
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Yokohama sponsors ATP Tennis Tour
The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. a Gold Partner of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the global governing body of men’s professional tennis. Indeed, Yokohama is now the ATP Tour’s first Official Tire Partner.
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A strange way of price-fixing
At the end of January, the European Commission (EC) announced that it is had begun conducting “unannounced inspections” – commonly known as dawn raids – at the European offices of the world’s leading tyremakers. The investigation intends to find out whether or not “the inspected companies may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and restrictive business practices”. In the days immediately after that news broke, it quickly became apparent that (in alphabetical order) Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Michelin, Nokian and Pirelli all received those visits. All the above companies issued statements denying the allegations and confirming that they are cooperation with the authorities. The EC’s announcement was short on detail and the investigated tyremakers are being understandably tight-lipped about the whole thing, which leaves significant questions about what the grounds for such an investigation were in the first place.
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Wheel maker BBS in brand rights dispute with former owner
A set-to is brewing in Germany’s Black Forest. As our German sister site Reifenpresse.de reports, the new owner of wheel manufacturer BBS, Turkey’s ISH Holding, can’t sell and distribute wheels for aftermarket customers. Brand rights appear to lie at the heart of the matter, and although neither former owner Klaus Wohlfarth (KW Automotive) nor the Turkish investor have officially commented, Reifenpresse.de notes that the rumour mill has been churning for weeks. The company’s works council has now spoken out, making an appeal to the previous owner.
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Bridgestone presents Paris 2024 Ambassadors
Bridgestone Corporation is partnering with dozens of elite athletes around the world as a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner. The company is forming a global roster of Team Bridgestone brand ambassadors on the road to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, with 40 athletes across nine countries and over 20 sports on board. Swimmer Adam Peaty and Charlotte Worthington, who will compete in the BMX Freestyle, represent the UK.
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