Kumho, Nexen fined for restricting tyre resale prices
The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) announced today that it has fined Kumho Tire and Nexen Tire for forcing South Korean retailers to sell tyres at or above specific set prices.
Continue ReadingBridgestone ‘Australia’s Most Trusted Tyre Brand’ for sixth straight year
Bridgestone has retained the title of ‘Australia’s Most Trusted Tyre Brand’ for a sixth consecutive year. The leading tyre company remains the sole recipient of the coveted award since the tyres category was added to Reader’s Digest’s Most Trusted Brands accolades in 2014.
Continue ReadingBestDrive expands across Southern Africa
BestDrive, the franchise tyre retail fitment division of Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA), is one of the fastest-growing networks in Southern Africa. The tyre retailer currently has 149 BestDrive dealers across Southern Africa, located in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Mauritius.
Continue ReadingChinese truck tyres: EC says anti-dumping duties effective
The European Commission reports that applying anti-dumping duties to truck and bus tyres manufactured in China is having the desired effect. According to EC figures, dumped or subsidised imports were 81 per cent lower six months after the measures were imposed than during the investigation period.
Continue ReadingMichelin inaugurates 3 million square foot distribution centre
A giant new warehouse complex built by Michelin in the USA is now operational and capable of supplying tyres to up to three thousand regional customers. The Michelin Woodruff U70 distribution centre is, at 3 million square feet, the Michelin Group’s largest distribution centre.
Continue ReadingFurther automotive acquisitions for GFG Alliance
Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance has further consolidated its presence in the automotive sector by acquiring two vehicle components suppliers in France. Through its Liberty industrial business, GFG has become the owner of Lyon-based Saint Jean Industries Poitou and Poitiers-based Fonderie du Poitou Fonte.
Continue ReadingFalken supports Audi Nines skiing, snowboarding event in Austria
Falken Tyres will support the Audi Nines international freeskiing and snowboarding event as its presenting partner when the event returns in Sölden and Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. Austria. Falken will host twenty corporate guests at the exhilarating snow weekend.
Continue ReadingBelshina a European Games partner
Tyre maker Belshina has been named a national partner to the 2019 Minsk European Games, which will take place in the Belarus capital between 21 and 30 June. Its involvement in this capacity is being supported by the Belarusian State Concern for Oil and Chemistry (Belneftekhim Concern).
Continue ReadingTrelleborg cutting Sri Lanka tyre plant CO2 by 90%
A full reengineering of steam generation equipment at the Trelleborg Wheel Systems plant in Sri Lanka will improve the facility’s environmental footprint as well as its production efficiency. Trelleborg is installing a new biomass boiler at the production site in Makola, near Colombo; it reports that work on this “major investment” has already begun, and the new process will be fully operational from June 2019.
Continue ReadingAutonavigator ranks Davanti DX390 tyres fifth
Hungarian automotive website Autonavigator.hu has ranked Davanti’s DX390 car tyre fifth in its Summer 2019 tyre test.
Continue ReadingGeneral Grabber AT3 recommended for BMW X5
The General Tire brand has been approved as original equipment (OE) fitment for the latest BMW X5, according to Continental Tyre South Africa. The manufacturer reports that the all-terrain Grabber AT3 has been recommended in size 275/45 R20 110V XL on the Bavarian automakers latest X range model for its optional Off-Road Package.
Continue ReadingTrelleborg promoting tyre pressure management benefits at MF eXperience
As a key sponsor of the European Massey Ferguson MF eXperience Tour 2019, Trelleborg Wheel Systems is highlighting the importance of correct tyre pressure management and showcasing its latest technology to help farmers optimise tyre efficiency.
Continue ReadingNexen set to begin trial production at new Czech tyre plant
Nexen Tire Europe is due to begin trial production at its new facility in Zatec, the Czech Republic. The news marks the virtual completion of the project that started in October 2015.
Continue ReadingTransaid announces dates for Cycle Malawi 2020
Transaid is inviting riders from across the transport and logistics industry to saddle up for Cycle Malawi 2020 – its next overseas fundraising challenge.
Continue ReadingETRMA: Tyre sales down slightly
The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has published members sales figures, which show that “overall industry sales declined slightly in the first quarter of 2019”.
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