Goodyear appoints Mamatha Chamarthi chief digital officer, Will Roland chief marketing officer
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has appointed Mamatha Chamarthi senior vice president and chief digital officer. It also appointed Will Roland senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Both will report to chief executive officer and president Mark Stewart, from 1 August.
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South African tyre retailer to open 6 new stores in 6 weeks
South African retailer Tiger Wheel & Tyre will open six new stores across South Africa and Namibia over the course of just six weeks. The expansion underscores the brand’s position as a dominant force in South Africa’s automotive service industry, built over its 57-year history.
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Victors honoured in revived Michelin aviation challenge
Honours for winners of the inaugural Michelin Challenge Cup Revival. At a presentation ceremony held on 27 July, Michelin and its competition partners bestowed awards and trophies upon competitors for achievements during a two-month long competition that aimed to recapture “the spirit of the pioneers of aviation by harking back to the Michelin Aviation Cup.” Conceived by André Michelin in 1908, the Michelin Aviation Cup pitted the first aviators in history against one another.
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Layoffs & transfers – Goodyear making changes at HQ site
In a move related to its November 2023-unveiled Goodyear Forward transformation plan, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company intends to relocate 175 positions from its global headquarters in Akron, USA to Costa Rica. Doug Grassian, promoted earlier this month to become the tyre maker’s vice president of global communications, explained that the positions moving to Costa Rica support corporate functions and Goodyear’s business segment covering North and South America.
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Nexen Tire partners with Manchester City for USA Tour 2024
As part of its ongoing sponsorship of 2023-24 Premier League champions Manchester City FC, Nexen Tire is teaming up with the City USA Tour 2024. This tour, comprising four pre-season matches, offers fans in the USA the opportunity to see the Manchester City squad compete live against top European football clubs at iconic venues across the country. The collaboration includes Nexen Tire-branded Manchester City uniforms and company branding at each venue.
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European commercial vehicle sales up across all segments, led by vans – ACEA
The latest commercial vehicle registration figures from the ACEA show European Union markets grew in the first half of 2024. This was led by new EU van sales, which increased by 15 per cent, reaching 840,409 units. Surging new van demand was driven by double-digit growth in key markets; Germany lead with a 19.3 per cent rise, followed by Spain at 18.5 per cent, Italy at 17.8 per cent, and France at 10.5 per cent.
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Orion carbon black: Water-treatment, 2023 Sustainability Report examples of ‘driving innovation..’
Two years ago, a severe drought hit the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality on the southern coast of South Africa. Reservoirs were nearly empty, pushing the population of 1.3 million close to “day zero” when water stops flowing from the taps.
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Sailun Group further investing in Vietnam
During a meeting held today with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister, Tran Luu Quang, Sailun Group confirmed its intention to continue investing in its business within the country. According to Vietnam News Agency, company chairwoman Liu Yanhua said Sailun Group will invest an additional US$200 million in Vietnam in future.
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Repairify to exhibit vehicle diagnostic, calibration expertise at Automechanika
Diagnostic and calibration firm Repairify will exhibit at Automechanika (10-14 September 2024; Hall 9.0, Stand D36 at Messe Frankfurt). The company said it would demonstrate its advanced vehicle diagnostic and calibration technology, spearheaded by its asTech Digital ADAS Calibration Unit. It will also demonstrate its remote services, in which it claims global leadership.
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Wheel maker BBS Autotechnik insolvent – again
A feeling of déjà vu is forgivable when hearing the news that wheel manufacturer BBS is insolvent, as this is the fifth time the company has found itself in this position. On Friday 26 July, the German firm filed for insolvency with the local court (Amtsgericht) in Rottweil, Baden-Württemberg. The court has appointed Freiburg-based lawyer Dr Dirk Pehl as insolvency administrator.
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Ethan James Green behind the lens for Pirelli Calendar 2025
Pirelli has revealed that Ethan James Green shot the artwork for its 2025 Calendar. The New York-based photographer, who since publishing his first work in 2019 has worked with numerous renowned titles, took a “sensual approach” to next year’s edition – Pirelli says this marks a return to the Cal’s roots. As project stylist Tonne Goodman comments, it’s “not really about what they’re going to be wearing, it’s about what they’re not going to be wearing.”
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Trelleborg Tires lifts USA agri production capacity by 20%
North America’s agricultural tyre market was valued at over US$930 million last year but is projected to reach $1.3 billion by 2030, Trelleborg Tires tells us. The tyre maker has maintained a production presence in this, the world’s largest agricultural market, since 2015. It has now announced a significant capacity increase at the 40,000 square metre Spartanburg, South Carolina plant.
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Proposed standard set to guide storage of recovered carbon black
ASTM International’s recovered carbon black (rCB) committee (D36) is developing a proposed standard that will guide users of rCB on how long the material can be stored and the effect that prolonged storage might have on rCB.
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Hubtrac Partners with Magri Group in Italy
Hubtrac has announced a strategic partnership with Magri Group, a major Italian tyre distributor. The collaboration will bring Hubtrac tyres to the Italian market and is designed strengthen Hubtracs European presence. Hubtrac representatives reported that they are excited to partner with Magri Groups extensive network.
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Yokohama Rubber enhancing tyre design with explainable AI
From July, Yokohama Rubber is supporting its tyre development programme with a system that uses eXplainable AI (XAI) to make the development process clearer and more efficient. This advanced system aims to improve the work of both seasoned and less experienced tyre developers, reducing lead times and cutting costs.
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