Anyline launches e-commerce tyre sidewall scanner
Anyline has introduced a new tyre sidewall scanner designed to interface with online tyre retail. The move is designed to help the tyre business catch up with other e-commerce sectors since the tyre sector is understood to have lagged behind due in part to lack of customer knowledge relating to tyres. Additionally, Anyline reports that the new system will help businesses quickly identify and track tyres for inventory management and warehousing.
Continue ReadingGroundbreaking for Giti Tire’s Hefei plant
Giti Tire held a groundbreaking ceremony on 20 September to officially inaugurate the start of work on its latest facility, an event the tyre maker says holds a “particular significance” as it also marks the group’s 30th anniversary of manufacturing in China. Executive chairman Enki Tan reinforced this during proceedings by stating that “the upcoming modernised Hefei plant not only celebrates our legacy but also sets the stage for Giti’s next chapter.”
Continue ReadingCeat gains Deming Grand Prize
The Deming Prize Committee has awarded its 2023 Deming Grand Prize to Ceat Ltd. The Indian firm is the first tyre maker in the world to gain this top Deming accolade, which is awarded for ongoing excellence in Total Quality Management (TQM).
Continue ReadingRadar Tires continues breast cancer research support
Omni Uniteds Flagship Brand, Radar Tires, continues its ongoing support for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the largest private funder of breast cancer research in the world. The news coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Since 2011, Omni United has been dedicated to championing the vital cause of breast cancer research through its partnership with BCRF.
Continue ReadingMichelin and Cooper face Chinese Customs penalties
Well-known tyre brands Michelin and Cooper have faced Chinese customs penalties since July, Tyrepress China has learned.
Continue ReadingMaserati Grecale SUV features Continental OE tyres
Maserati has selected Continental tyres as original equipment on its Grecale SUV. 19-inch Continental CrossContact LX Sport tyres as well as 21-inch CrossContact RX tyres have received worldwide approval for the model. 20-inch Continental EcoContact 6 tyres have also been approved. The latter tyre is designed for energy-saving and noise-optimised driving, making it especially suitable for the hybrid version of the SUV, according to Continental.
Continue ReadingKordsa gains emission reduction target approval
Kordsa has obtained approval from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for its emission reduction commitments. By complying with the SBTi’s criteria and recommendations, Kordsa aims to reduce its emissions by 46.2 per cent by the year 2030, using 2019 as the base year.
Continue ReadingHamaton to exhibit at Sema 2023
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System company Hamaton will return to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (Sema) Show at the Las Convention Center between 31 October and 3 November, 2023 (booth 41129 of the Global Tire Expo in the South Hall Lower). Hamaton will showcase its new Cloud-Pro TPMS system alongside its full TPMS product range, including diagnostic tools and an extensive range of valves, workshop tools and TPMS consumables.
Continue ReadingToyo renews Japan National Football Team partnership
Toyo Tires has renewed its partnership with the Japan National Football Team. The tyre manufacturer has supported the “Samurai Blue” since 2021. Toyo has released a TV commercial called “Blue, passionate, run” to mark the renewal. The video will be shown in subways and on television, the company said. Toyo added that it plans to follow the team to the next World Cup in North America in 2026.
Continue ReadingRussian army tyres being held together with repair patches
As the war in Ukraine continues, so do the Russian Army’s tyre problems. We have previously reported on the observations of military analysts that the Russian military has been let down by the combination of low-quality and very old tyres. More recently – and bizarrely – we learnt that presumably end-of-life tyres were being used as defensive camouflage for Russian air force jets. Now, the problem is just lack of supply.
Continue ReadingSusanna Tusa to lead Nokian Tyres Romania project
Susanna Tusa has been appointed general director and vice president of Nokian Tyres Romania Operations. She will also lead the Oradea, Romania factory project. The factory is scheduled to produce its first tyres in the second half of 2024. Commercial tyre production is set to start in early 2025.
Continue ReadingShioiri leaves Yokohama Europe presidency
After three-and-a-half years as chairman of Yokohama Europe, Hiroyuki Shioiri will leave his European responsibilities on 1 November 2023 in order to return to Japan and become “Officer, Head of Corporate Planning Div., Head of Corporate Planning Dept.” Tyres & Accessories understands that Shioiri’s successor will be named on 9 October and that the change doesn’t impact Yokohama Europe chief executive Gregorio Borgo’s role.
Continue ReadingPetlas exhibiting at Automechanika Dubai 2023
Petlas Tire Corporation is set to present its latest range of tyres at the forthcoming Automechanika 2023 event. “At Petlas, every tyre tells a story. Its a reflection of our dedication, the hurdles weve overcome, and the passion that drives us, remarked Oğuz Ay, international sales and marketing director of Petlas.
Continue ReadingHuayi Thailand’s second phase rolls off the first tyre
On 30 August, the first tyre rolled off the production line in the second phase of the Thailand factory run by Huayi, which owns the Double Coin brand. Tyrepress China learned that the project’s second phase involves the production capacity of 300,000 all-steel radial tyres and officially started construction in March this year. If the second phase reaches capacity, the annual production capacity of Huayi’s Thailand factory will be increased to 1.5 million pieces.
Continue ReadingBarkley brand looking for European partners
Tyrepress China has learned that the owner of the Barkley brand is looking for partners in Europe. According to Lisa Zhong, the brand owner, the products requiring European distributors include truck tyres, agricultural tyres, and radial and bias OTR tyres.
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