Sibur completes EP-600 project
Russia’s tyre makers are likely beneficiaries of the new EP-600 petrochemical complex that Sibur has now finished building at its Nizhnekamsk facility in Tatarstan. On 23 December, Russia’s leading rubber and polymer manufacturer reported that the facility has commenced operations, with raw materials supplied and the first production expected soon. Sibur has invested approximately 200 billion roubles (£1.54 billion) in the project.
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Tesla TPMS issue affects almost 700,000 vehicles
Tesla has notified that close to 700,000 vehicles may have experienced an issue with their installed tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). The issue affects Tesla Model 3 for the 2017 to 2025 model years, Model Y from 2020 to 2025, and Cybertruck vehicles manufactured in 2024.
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China’s tyre exports grew in November, but more slowly
According to officials in China, tyre export volumes increased slightly year-on-year in November 2024. However, the rate of growth slowed significantly compared to October, with export volumes declining slightly month-on-month.
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Bridgestone, Goodyear execs join USTMA BoD
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) has elected three new members to its Board of Directors. The new additions are Scott Damon from Bridgestone as well as Goodyear’s Ryan Waldron and Brad Heim.
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Land levelling for the Zodo Cambodia factory
According to a news release from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Chea Vuthy, chairman of the Cambodian Investment Board under the agency, inspected the construction progress of Zodo Tyre on the afternoon of 14 December 2024.
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Top 10 Chinese tyre brands 2024 announced
The World Brand Lab has announced the 2024 “Top Ten Influential Chinese Tyre Brands”, which are ranked as Doublestar, Sailun, Linglong, Chaoyang (belonging to ZC Rubber), Double Coin, Celmo (belonging to Jiangsu General), Advance Tyre (belonging to Guizhou Tyre), Triangle, Cheng Shin, and Prinx Chengshan.
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Axcel becomes Nordic Tyre Group majority shareholder
Private equity group Axcel has become the new majority owner of Nordic Tyre Group in a move designed to “further strengthen the [tyre] company’s position in its core regions while expanding into new European markets”.
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Omni United names Stéphane Clepkens as product testing lead
Omni United has appointed Stéphane Clepkens as test manager. According to Omni United representatives, the move “reinforces the company’s mission to deliver premium products that have been rigorously tested against leading established brands…”. Stéphane will spearhead the entire tyre testing operations with both independent testing organizations and perform hands-on testing as a professional handling driver.
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Bridgestone gains Prince Michael Award for road safety programme
Established in 1987, the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award recognises innovation and achievement in enhancing road safety both in the UK and around the world. Bridgestone Corporation has become an awardee thanks to its Bridgestone Road Safety Program (BSRP) and was honoured at the Annual Awards Luncheon Ceremony held at The Savoy in London on 10 December. Prince Michael presented the award to Paul Choo, Chief Human Resources Officer, responsible for HR and CSR across Bridgestone Asia Pacific, India, China (BSAPIC), and Mei Ling Tan, Director, CSR, BSAPIC.
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After careful consideration, Linglong ‘refutes’ allegations as ‘fake news’
Following several reports in the German press relating to earlier allegations of worker mistreatment during the construction of Linglong’s Zrenjanin, Serbia tyre factory, which has led to truckmaker MAN’s suspension of tyre deliveries from Linglong, Linglong International Europe d.o.o. representatives have responded with an official statement rebutting the allegations. The statement begins by highlighting that Linglong Europe is paying “great attention to all the allegations reflected in the press” before characterizing them as “old news” and even “fake news”: “we would like to emphasize that all allegations are old news and all the facts are twisted and crafted to make fake news to damage our reputation.”
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Prinx Chengshan recall only related to USA
Following the news that Prinx Chengshan is recalling >500,000 tyres in North America, company representatives confirmed to Tyres & Accessories that the recall only relates to the USA and is not related to Europe or the European markets.
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ZC Rubber inaugurates first phase of Indonesia tyre plant
At a ceremony involving more than 300 dealers and suppliers from around the world, as well as local and Chinese officials, ZC Rubber officially inaugurated Phase 1 of its PT. Matahari Tire Indonesia (MTI) plant yesterday. The factory, which is located in Kendal Industrial Park, Central Java, is ZC Rubber’s second plant outside China.
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RAKEZ reinforces UK ties with London roadshow
A bit over a year since the UK Trade Envoy visited the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recently concluded a five-day roadshow in London. The economic zone team, led by group CEO Ramy Jallad, engaged in a series of B2B meetings, media engagements, and a celebratory event at the UAE Embassy in London to commemorate the UAE’s 53rd Union Day. According to RAKEZ, the visit aimed to “enhance economic collaboration between Ras Al Khaimah and the United Kingdom, showcasing the emirate as an ideal destination for British investment”.
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China factory the start of Yokohama Rubber’s ‘1-year plant’ challenge
According to Yokohama Rubber, the groundbreaking ceremony held for its new Hangzhou Qiantang Yokohama Tire Co., Ltd. plant in China last Monday marks the start of construction of the first plant it is building under the ‘1-year plant’ challenge, the company’s strategy for growing its consumer tyre business. The aim of the 1-year plant challenge is to quickly construct efficient, low-cost manufacturing facilities to gain a “strong competitive position” within local markets, synergising Yokohama Rubber’s own experience with that of local partners.
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We take allegations very seriously – MAN on Linglong OE supply stop
MAN Truck & Bus has confirmed to Tyrepress.com that it stopped all delivery call-offs to Linglong Tire at the end of November, emphasising that “we take the allegations that human rights violations have occurred in this context very seriously.” Linglong first announced its original equipment tyre supply to MAN more than two years ago.
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