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Xingda publishes 2022 sustainability report, EV tyre cord >32% of output
Xingda, the steel tyre cord manufacturer, has released its sustainability report for 2022, the second of its kind. Within the details, the fact that 32.89 per cent of Xingda’s output consisted of super-high or ultra-high tensile strength products, commonly used in EV tyres, is noteworthy.
Continue Reading![Shandong relaxes restrictions on new high-end tyre projects](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sailun-Factory.jpg)
Shandong relaxes restrictions on new high-end tyre projects
On 17 August 2023, several government departments in Shandong Province, China jointly issued a notice relaxing regulations for establishing high-end tyre projects. A more detailed explanation is that some new tyre manufacturing projects will no longer need to eliminate the original production lines with the same energy consumption.
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UK Trade Envoy visits Arab Emirate to expand cooperation
The British Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to the UAE, Gareth Johnson MP, accompanied by UK Ambassador to the UAE, Edward Hobart recently visited Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ). The delegation discussed trade relations between the UK and the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and explored avenues for future cooperation and potential support for British companies looking to expand in the region.
Continue Reading![Russian air force relying on tyres for anti-drone protection](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/scrap-tyres02-sml.jpg)
Russian air force relying on tyres for anti-drone protection
It appears that car tyres have been drafted into a protective role for Russia’s air force. Military aviation blog The Aviationist reports that “something interesting is emerging” from satellite imagery of Russia’s Engels-2 military airbase in Saratov Oblast, around 450 miles from the Ukrainian border. Satellite pictures show tyres placed on the wings and part of the upper fuselage of at least one Tu-95 Bear strategic bomber.
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UTAC and BlueBinaries sign MoU
UTAC, which owns test centres including Millbrook and winter facilities in Ivalo, Finland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BlueBinaries to “position the two companies as end-to-end test solutions and services provider for mobility industry globally”.
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Enviro CEO speaking at Siemens NordX Circle
Scandinavian Enviro Systems CEO Thomas Sörensson for the Siemens NordX Circle, a seminar on how digital transformation can contribute to making industries both more efficient and sustainable. A number of international business leaders can be seen among the participants, including Siemens Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Judith Wiese, who is the keynote speaker.
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Leapmotor, ZC Rubber strengthen EV partnership
ZC Rubber has entered into a strategic partnership with electric vehicle manufacturer Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co Ltd (Leapmotor) to deepen their mutual cooperation in the automotive sector. ZC Rubber doesn’t share specific details about this new cooperation but notes that it builds upon the tyre maker’s role as “one of the most important original equipment partners of Leapmotor.”
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The 18th CITExpo officially opens in Shanghai
On 4 September the 18th China International Tire Expo (CITExpo) officially opened in Shanghai. Tyrepress China was present and found that many well-known tyre companies, including ZC Rubber, Sailun, Prinx Chengshan, Guizhou Tyre, Doublestar, and Jiangsu General have all made appearances at this exhibition and brought their flagship products.
Continue Reading![Autograph & Character – new names for Nokian tyres in Russia](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Ikon-Tyres.jpg)
Autograph & Character – new names for Nokian tyres in Russia
In April, a month after its acquisition by oil and gas company Tatneft, the former Nokian Tyres operation in Russia adopted the name Ikon Tyres. The business has now taken the next step in its rebranding with the unveiling of new product names.
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Birla Carbon showcasing carbon black solutions at RubberTech 2023
Birla Carbon is participating at RubberTech China 2023 from 4 – 6 September 2023 at Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China. Birla Carbon will exhibit at Hall N3, Booth 3B459.
Continue Reading![Magna Tyres launches M-Truck range](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/M-TRUCK.jpg)
Magna Tyres launches M-Truck range
Netherlands-based Magna Tyres has introduced the M-Truck range, which is specifically designed for use in “trucking, haulage, tanker and trailer applications” and “steer, drive, all position and trailer” fitments across “long haul, regional and construction operations”.
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Yokohama’s Magokoro Fund donates ¥1 million to Hawaii relief efforts
Yokohama Rubber’s Yokohama Magokoro Fund is getting involved in relief efforts after the wildfires in Hawaii, USA. Specifically, the employee-backed Yokohama Magokoro Fund will donate a combined ¥1 million (¥500,000 each from the company and the fund) through the Japanese Red Cross Society to support relief efforts in the affected region.
Continue Reading![Toyo Tires installs giant solar power plant at Malaysia tyre factory](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TTMsolar_1-scaled.jpg)
Toyo Tires installs giant solar power plant at Malaysia tyre factory
Toyo Tires is installing a 14.0 MW solar power plant at its Toyo Tire Malaysia SDN BHD (TTM) tyre factory. According to Toyo representatives, TTM “mega-solar system” will be the largest in the state of Perak, Malaysia when work on the 96,000-square-metre rooftop space of the factory building is completed.
Continue Reading![Denmark’s Super Dæk Service acquires 9 Euromaster branches](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SDS-outlet-sml.jpg)
Denmark’s Super Dæk Service acquires 9 Euromaster branches
When NDI Group recently dropped its plan to acquire Euromaster Danmark after the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority voiced concerns about competition, Euromaster Group commented that its future may include “a possible new agreement with NDI” that covers “some” of its activities in Denmark. And so it is – Super Dæk Service, the tyre and workshop chain owned by NDI, has agreed to acquire nine Euromaster branches.
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All-season tyres up to 2/3 market share in Germany
All-season tyres are an increasingly popular choice for UK motorists but we’re still more reluctant to choose these than our neighbours in Germany. According to comparison platform Check24, in 2022 all-season tyres accounted for 68% of the car tyre market in Hamburg and Berlin, regions with weather and climate not all that different from that in large parts of Britain. Market share in southern Germany, where winters are harsher, was much lower.
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