Antera wheel brand set for April revival
G.M.P. Group has revived the Antera alloy wheel brand, whose symbol is a stylized Panther. The 100 per cent made in Italy wheels are being presented during Milan Design Week from 14 to 21 April via a number of efforts that will unfold both onsite and on social media.
Continue ReadingAeolus ends direct Pirelli tie-up, signs Pirelli deal with PTG
Aeolus Tyre Co. Ltd has dissolved its direct license contract with Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. for Industrial segment technology, replacing this agreement with one it signed with Prometeon Tyre Group S.r.l. (PTG) earlier in the month. According to the terms of the new agreement, Aeolus Tyre will receive patented and proprietary technology that Pirelli has licensed to PTG.
Continue ReadingContinental closing 2 Automotive sites in Germany
As part of measures outlined in February, on 26 March 2024 Continental announced the planned closure of its Wetzlar and Schwalbach sites in Germany. Both belong to the company’s non-tyre Automotive group sector.
Continue ReadingBaseball – Nexen Tire partnering San Diego Padres
Nexen Tire recently unveiled a significant multi-year collaboration in the USA with Major League Baseball (MLB) team the San Diego Padres. The deal spans the seasons from 2024 to 2027.
Continue ReadingVesconite Bearings trialled on tractor tyre equipment
Custom-made wear-resistant low-friction Vesconite bearings and wear pads are being trialled on a Beiss tyre stripper machine. The trial, conducted in Bultfontein, South Africa, at a company that specialises in tractor-tyre stripping and replacement, aims to prove the efficiency and durability of Vesconite in tractor tyre maintenance.
Continue ReadingSumitomo Rubber invests in Viaduct
Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) has developed its Sensing Core smart tyre technology to include a wheel security function which is set to reach production vehicles this year. Sensing Core is a flexible, sensor-less analysis and monitoring system with many different applications, including tyre pressure and wear, uneven loads and hazardous road conditions.
Continue ReadingPoint S launches new global website
Point S has marked its 53rd anniversary with the launch new global website. The new website mirrors Point S’ stated vision to be the ultimate global benchmark for vehicle maintenance. Point S reports that it has streamlined the websites structure “placing user convenience and accessibility at the forefront”.
Continue ReadingCourt annuls EU sanctions against Belshina
The Court of Justice of the European Union’s General Court has lifted sanctions against Belarusian tyre maker Belshina (Belshyna AAT). Last week, the General Court annulled the Council of the European Union’s sanctions and ordered the Council to pay for court costs.
Continue ReadingChina’s tyre exports are less affected by the Lunar New Year holiday
In the first two months of 2024, China’s tyre export data was surprisingly good. In the past few years, the arrival of the Lunar New Year holiday has occasionally caused a significant drop in exports in one month compared to the previous year. For example, in January 2023, the number of tyre exports fell by 15.2 per cent year-on-year. In February 2022, the number of tyre exports fell by 15.6 per cent.
Continue ReadingRead and download Tyres & Accessories March 2024 now
In the March 2024 issue of Tyres & Accessories Magazine is now available as an e-paper for subscribers to Tyrepress. The latest issue includes a focus on tyre industry sustainability and commercial vehicle tyres. It also includes in-depth articles and analysis tackling current events and trends in the global tyre industry and the latest new tyres, such as Pirellis new all-season tyre and the Bridgestone Blizzak 6 winter tyre. 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.
Continue ReadingChinese tyremakers turn to OTR tyre production
Starting from 2022, Chinese tyre manufacturers have chosen to strategically enter the OTR market. ZC Rubber and Zaozhuang Mining Group chose the merger to expand their power in the OTR field. More leading Chinese tyre companies have chosen to significantly increase their OTR production capacity through new construction or production expansion.
Continue ReadingHexpol makes European devulcanization investment
The rubber compounding arm of the Swedish Hexpol Group has invested in a devulcanization line in Europe. The company reports that this enables mechanical devulcanization of rubber in-house and supports the transition to a circular economy. Specifically, the investment will enable Hexpol Compounding to produce “several thousand tons of compounds with devulcanized rubber content per year” in Europe.
Continue ReadingWebfleet offering assistance with CSRD compliance
Although the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) does not directly affect UK firms, stock-listed companies with EU subsidiaries and more than 500 employees must record CO2 emissions from this year for 2025 reporting. The CSRD will trawl its net further each year until, by 2027, the requirement to record CO2 data will apply to all UK companies with a non-EU parent and more than €135 million in EU turnover. Bridgestone Mobility Solutions says its Webfleet solution can help fleets impacted the CSRD.
Continue ReadingNokian lays off car tyre production in Nokia
Nokian Tyres is adjusting production at its Nokia passenger car tyre factory in Finland for “at least two weeks”. However, based on recent negotiations the production employees can be laid off due to financial and production related reasons for a maximum period of 90 days. The lay-offs result from “ongoing political strikes affecting ports and transportation in Finland”, according to the company. Nokian reports that that wider environment has led to “Nokian Tyres’ inventories of tyres filling up, as the company is unable to deliver tyres to its customers”.
Continue ReadingNew names join TTC exhibitor list – Michelin confirms attendance
When the organiser of tyre industry trade fair The Tire Cologne published the exhibitor list for this June’s event last week, we noted several high-profile absences. It appears we were too quick to the draw, as the exhibitor list has grown since first going public.
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