![Sentury gives Spain, Morocco and Thailand tyre factory updates](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sentury-factory.jpg)
Sentury gives Spain, Morocco and Thailand tyre factory updates
At the end of May, Sentury published details relating to the development of its overseas factories. The tyremaker said data for April and May 2023 showed that its production capacity was temporarily unable to meet orders. Therefore, the company believes there is an urgent need to increase production capacity in order to meet customer demand. According to Sentury’s statement, the overseas tyre traders and retailers they cooperate with include Discount Tire, OAK Tyres, Inter-Sprint, American Omni and Turbo Wholesale.
Continue Reading![Carlton Forest bringing ELT pyrolysis tech down under with Triskel](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Carlton-Aust-sml.jpg)
Carlton Forest bringing ELT pyrolysis tech down under with Triskel
Following twelve months of technology appraisals, meetings with platform developers, due diligence, and alignment of vision and fit, Australia’s Triskel Group has selected end-of-life tyre (ELT) recycling technology from UK firm Carlton Forest Group. This partnership will result in a pyrolysis plant being built in Brisbane, with a further five plants following in the next five years.
Continue Reading![Linglong commences strategic cooperation with SAIC Volkswagen](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Linglong-SAIC-VW-sml.jpg)
Linglong commences strategic cooperation with SAIC Volkswagen
A new strategic cooperation between Linglong Tire and SAIC Volkswagen will facilitate the development of products and innovations. Wang Feng, chairman and president of Linglong Tire, signed the agreement on behalf of the tyre maker during a ceremony held at SAIC Volkswagen headquarters in Shanghai, China on 12 June.
Continue Reading![Eneos partnership: Bridgestone begins pyrolysis tests](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bridgestone-pyrolysis-sml.jpg)
Eneos partnership: Bridgestone begins pyrolysis tests
Bridgestone Corporation recently began producing oil and recovered carbon black through the pyrolysis of end-of-life tyres at a test facility in Japan. The tyre maker is operating this unit within the Bridgestone Innovation Park in Kodaira City, Tokyo as part of a joint project with Eneos Corporation.
Continue Reading![Birla Carbon to share specialty carbon blacks innovation, sustainability opportunities](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Birla-Carbon_Logo.jpg)
Birla Carbon to share specialty carbon blacks innovation, sustainability opportunities
Global carbon black supplier Birla Carbon will discuss the optimisation of adhesives and their production processes to reduce carbon footprint at the Adhesives & Bonding Expo (20-22 June, 2023; Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, USA). Dr Reuben Correia, manager of new product development in the Adhesives & Inks division, will examine the evolving market dynamics and the imperative for sustainable innovation in Specialty Carbon Blacks. He will address opportunities and challenges in product development and environmental sustainability.
Continue Reading![Yokohama supplying Pikes Peak division for 6th consecutive season, looks to repeat 2022 success](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Robin-Shute-2022-Pikes-Peak-overall-champion.-photo-by-Larry-Chen.jpg)
Yokohama supplying Pikes Peak division for 6th consecutive season, looks to repeat 2022 success
Yokohama is returning as the exclusive tyre provider for the Porsche Pikes Peak Trophy Division for the sixth consecutive year. Every Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport vehicles will compete on Advan A052 tyres. In extended hill climb competition, 27 drivers in multiple divisions will run on Yokohama Advan tyres during the legendary 12.42 mile “Race to the Clouds,” which takes place June 25 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The tyre manufacturer wants to repeat its overall successes from 2022 when its Advan branded tyres were used by the overall champion, picking up 10 podium finishes, four division wins and four of the top five overall finishers.
Continue Reading![Sentury’s Morocco tyre plant gains overseas investment approval](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/international-2694689-scaled.jpg)
Sentury’s Morocco tyre plant gains overseas investment approval
Qingdao Sentury Tire Co. Ltd. has received the regulatory approval to invest US$296.78 million in the construction of its previously announced Morocco tyre manufacturing project. The Certificate of Overseas Investment of Enterprises was issued by the Qingdao Municipal Bureau of Commerce on 5 June 2023 and is valid for two years.
Continue Reading![300 tyre and wheel brands exhibiting at CITExpo 2023](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Thumbnail-35-scaled.jpg)
300 tyre and wheel brands exhibiting at CITExpo 2023
With CITExpo having been founded in 2003, the latest edition, which runs 4-6 September 2023 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, marks two decades of the tyre and wheel trade show. This years show will showcase more than 300 tyre and wheel brands, with the majority of them coming from Chinese manufacturers, according to Reliable International Exhibition Services Co. Ltd. and Topic International Exhibition Services Co., Ltd, the companies behind CITExpo.
Continue Reading![Grupo Soledad and Kraiburg expand Insa Turbo cooperation](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/kraiburg_austria_sales_meeting_2023.jpg)
Grupo Soledad and Kraiburg expand Insa Turbo cooperation
Grupo Soledad-member Insa Turbo reports that Kraiburg has been able to significantly expand its share in the Spanish retreading material market. Grupo Soledad is one of the key players in the Spanish market, with its distribution network totalling more than 100 of its own shops and a franchise network with 1,000 points of sale in Spain and Portugal. And what’s more, the two plan to cooperate more closely in future.
Continue Reading![Sailun appoints two vice presidents](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sailun.png)
Sailun appoints two vice presidents
Recently, two vice presidents of Sailun, Zhou Tianming and Zhu Xiaobing, resigned from their positions due to work adjustments. The two will continue to hold other jobs in Sailun. On 12 June, Sailun held a board meeting and appointed Zhang Xiaojun and Sun Guangqing as vice presidents.
Continue Reading![Sentury supplied tyres to Nokian in the first quarter](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Vsevolozhsk_plant_from_outside_2-scaled-e1674572219104.jpg)
Sentury supplied tyres to Nokian in the first quarter
On 13 June, Qingdao-based tyre manufacturer Sentury announced that it had supplied products to Nokian Tyres in the first quarter of 2023. Writing in a stock exchange filing, Sentury representatives specified that the company has delivered Nokian-branded winter tyres. Sentury said that “the supply will continue in the second quarter” and the current cooperation with Nokian is “good”.
Continue Reading![Marangoni Meccanica appoints new CEO](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Francesco-Motta-scaled.jpg)
Marangoni Meccanica appoints new CEO
Effective May 2023, Francesco Motta is the new Chief Executive Officer of Marangoni Meccanica. Motta brings nearly 30 years of experience in various strategic roles within the machinery, mechanical systems and automation solutions industries. Motta holds an MBA from China Europe International Business School, and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Politecnico di Torino University.
Continue Reading![Nordexx expanding in Latin American markets](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1.20Lindvig20manager.jpg)
Nordexx expanding in Latin American markets
Nordexx, NDI-owned tyre brand established in 2008, is exhibiting at the Panama Tire Expo with a view to expanding its presence in the Latin American markets with quality solutions and close collaboration with local business partners. Gregers Lindvig, export manager at the NDI Group, is looking forward to attending the Tire Expo in Panama in June:
Continue Reading![Michelin expands car tyre production capacity at its Shenyang plant](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Michelin-Shenyang.jpg)
Michelin expands car tyre production capacity at its Shenyang plant
Michelins plans to invest 200 million yuan (including 7.515 million yuan in environmental protection investment) to expand car tyre production capacity at its Shenyang, China factory by 1.3 million tyres. Tyrepress China learned that this project would expand the production capacity of passenger car tyres on the dismantled truck and bus tyre production line. In other words, the expansion plans won’t add workshop area. Rather, new production equipment will be installed in the original workshop to realise the increase.
Continue Reading![Transaid announces 2024 Cycle Kenya Challenge](https://www.tyrepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Transaid-Kenya.jpg)
Transaid announces 2024 Cycle Kenya Challenge
Transaid is returning to Africa for its 11th cycle challenge on the continent and is calling on keen riders to take part in a six-day, 474km ride across majestic Kenya – where Transaid is currently undertaking a major project funded by the FIA Foundation. Taking place from 4 – 13 October 2024, the international development organisation invites riders from across the transport and logistics industry on this one-of-a-kind adventure, where they’ll travel from Nyeri at the foothills of Mount Kenya to Lake Victoria – all on two wheels.
Continue Reading