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SRI using AI to reduce tyre air resistance
A new simulation technique will aid tyre development at Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) by helping to minimise the impact of air resistance. This ‘Tire Aerodynamic Simulation’ technique uses artificial intelligence to visualise the airflow that develops around the tyres when a vehicle is in motion, and the Falken brand manufacturer will use the knowledge it gains to “pursue the development of a tyre shape that optimises aerodynamic performance.” SRI aims to launch an EV tyre developed using Tire Aerodynamic Simulation in 2027.
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Bridgestone closing Shenyang, China TBR tyre plant
It appears that Bridgestone is preparing to close its tyre factory in Shenyang, China. A plant employee told our Tyrepress China site that production in Shenyang ceased at the end of January 2024 and that Bridgestone will officially shutter the site at the end of February. As of 5 February, Bridgestone had issued no official announcement regarding the plant.
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Cybertruck wheel covers causing excessive tyre wear
Form follows function’ is typically the rule, with intended use influencing a product’s design. However, electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla hasn’t quite achieved this with its Cybertruck, at least when it developed the vehicle’s aerodynamically shaped wheel coverings.
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Michelin signs disability policy agreement in France
On 30 January 2024, Michelin France and three trade unions signed a new agreement to enhance the employment of people with disabilities. This agreement builds upon a prior deal from 2021 and covers the period from this year through to 2027.
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Continental investing in Sri Lanka solid tyre plant
With an investment of around 13 million euros over the coming three years, Continental will enhance pre-production capacities at its Speciality Tires plant in Kalatura, Sri Lanka, thereby optimising the manufacturing process and limiting cross-country dependencies within the logistic supply chain. Continental anticipates that customers will benefit from better product availability. The investment will also create some 200 additional jobs.
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Asahi Kasei Europe joins Plastics Europe
At the end of January, Asahi Kasei Europe reported that it joined Plastics Europe Germany in December 2023. With close to 100 members producing over 90 per cent of all polymers across Europe, Plastics Europe is a leading association in its field.
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ZC Rubber sheds further light on Indonesia factory plan
Zhongce Rubber Group Co., Ltd (ZC Rubber) has officially confirmed its intention to establish a new tyre factory in Indonesia. Located within the Kendal Industrial Park near Semarang, in Central Java, the production base will cover an area of 500,000 square metres. ZC Rubber expects construction to be completed within a period of 10 months.
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Tyrexpo Asia attracts 120 exhibitors
Four months before TyreXpo Asia 2024 opens in a new location in Thailand at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) running from 15 to 17 May, the show’s organisers are confident the event will attract 120 exhibitors and 4000 attendees from around 60 countries.
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Goodyear appoints Greg Shank as senior IR director
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Greg Shank as senior director of Investor Relations (IR). He reports to Christina Zamarro, executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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Bridgestone wins design rights lawsuit in China
The Supreme People’s Court of the People’s Republic of China has ruled in favour of Bridgestone Corporation in a lawsuit against Shandong Hawk International Rubber Industry Co., Ltd. (Hawk Tyre). Bridgestone had alleged that the Chinese manufacturer infringed its tyre tread design rights.
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Colmec acquires Bohmans Däck, expanding Swedish tyre servicing operation
Colmec Group has acquired Bohmans Däck in eastern Sweden. The Norrköping based business includes tyre service for passenger cars, trucks, construction machinery, and tractors. Bohmans Däck will continue to operate under its own name and corporate identity, while developing and expanding its business and services as a result of its place within the Group. The company operates two facilities in Norrköping, Fabriksgatan and Smedbygatan.
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Russia’s tyre production down 30% since 2021
According to Rosstat, Russia’s Federal State Statistics Service, tyre makers within the Russian Federation produced 45.6 million tyres and rubber tubes last year, 10.2 per cent fewer than in 2022 – a figure in turn 21.4 per cent lower than the 65.1 million tyres and rubber tubes manufactured in 2021. In total, tyre and tube production decreased 30.0 per cent between 2021 and 2023.
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Leading tyremaker stocks down 2.35% as EC antitrust case opens
The share prices of Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Michelin, Nokian and Pirelli were down by an average of 2.35 per cent following the news that the European Commission has started an antitrust investigation within the European Union.
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Chandgie named COO of Yokohama Tire Corp.
Yokohama Tire Corporation has promoted Stan Chandgie, who is currently EVP of Sales & Support, to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Chandgie begins in this role on 1 April 2024 and will add marketing, tyre business planning, and supply chain/logistics to his existing remit of overseeing consumer and commercial sales. He will report to Jeff Barna, President and CEO of Yokohama Rubber’s North American manufacturing and sales business.
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Tyre News in Numbers – January 2024
Tyres & Accessories monthly Tyres News in Numbers column boils down the latest tyre industry news to the most important statistics of the month. This month we look at the big numbers from December 2023. £300 million The estimated worth of the total market for UK-produced and imported alloy wheels
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