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Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 on sale in the USA
Yokohama Tire Corporation, the North American manufacturing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd., reports that the Geolandar A/T4 G018, is now on sale in the US. Over 50 LT-metric sizes are expected to be available by year-end and “more than 130 euro-metric and LT-metric sizes ranging from 15- to 22-inch wheel diameters are planned for the line”.
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JK Tyre gains ISCC Plus Certification for its Chennai plant
JK Tyre & Industries reports that it has become the first tyremaker in India to receive the prestigious International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus for its Chennai plant. Achieving ISCC Plus certification requires compliance with numerous criteria, including the traceability of raw materials, adherence to environmental regulations, preservation of ecosystems, upholding labour and human rights, and promoting sustainable economic development. The final audit for this certification was conducted by the Indian counterpart of the certification body based in Kolkata.
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JK Tyre rating and outlook upgraded on ‘increasing share of premium products’
CARE Ratings Limited (CARE) has upgraded JK Tyre and Industries Limited (JKTI)’s credit rating from CARE A+ to CARE AA- and reaffirmed its short-term ratings of CARE A1+. The outlook has also been revised from Positive to Stable.
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Kerridge Commercial Systems acquires Rain Data
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), which bought Compilator about a year ago, which itself bought Team Systems back in 2016, has completed the acquisition of Rain Data. According to the company, the acquisition marks a significant step forward in KCS’s commitment to delivering enhanced product information and data solutions.
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West European heavy trailer outlook weakens in 2024, but 4-year forecast appears record-breaking
The 2024 outlook for sales and production of heavy trailers has weakened in comparison with the previous year. However, the 2024-2028 data is set to be record-breaking, according to the June 2024 forecast for the West European Heavy Trailer Market produced by Clear International.
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Keolis chooses Colmec as ‘complete tyre supplier’
Keolis, a key player in Swedish public transport, has agreed a new long-term cooperation agreement with Colmec starting as early as 1 June 2024.Keolis, a key player in Swedish public transport, has agreed a new long-term cooperation agreement with Colmec starting as early as 1 June 2024.
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EU to Impose Additional Tariffs on EV Imports From China
The European Union is planning to impose additional import tariffs of up to 38.1 per cent on Chinese-produced electric vehicles (EV) effective July 2024. Leading Chinese EV-makers BYD Co., Geely Automotive Holdings Ltd. and SAIC Motor Corp Ltd cooperated with the investigation and so received bespoke rates. Specifically, BYD imports will be charged 17.4 per cent, Geely 20 per cent and SAIC 38.1 per cent. All others will be charged 38.1 per cent.
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Michelin showing lunar wheel prototype at Le Mans 24 Hours 2024
Michelin is revealing the airless lunar wheel prototype it has produced to meet the tender brief NASAs Artemis programme at Le Mans 24 Hours 2024 . The objective of NASAs Artemis programme is to explore the Moons south pole, where no human has ever been, in order to acquire scientific data and search for water in the form of ice.
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Pirelli CTO, Pierangelo Misani, on the tyremaker’s ‘Eco Safety’ philosophy
Last year, Pirelli released the Pirelli P Zero E, which not only features top-level performance in terms of rolling resistance, wet grip and pass-by noise (a collection of outcomes that make the tyre a triple-A product in terms of label performance) but is also a flagship product in terms of sustainability. With sustainability increasingly a mark of premium quality, Tyres & Accessories interviewed Pirelli Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Pierangelo Misani, during the recent The Tire Cologne event in Germany Sustainability was writ large across Pirelli’s Tire Cologne exhibit, so it was no surprise to hear Pierangelo Misani describe sustainability as “the most important value we are looking for”, adding that “we dont want to be driven by the rules on sustainability, but to be ahead of the rules, to anticipate…sustainability matters.”
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VMI shows Retraxx 6011 in Cologne, showing Combexx 45 at DKT
VMI participated in the Circular Economy Area at The Tire Cologne 2024. Specifically, VMI used the opportunity to showcase its VMI Retraxx 6011 and demonstrate the new automated wingformers upgrade.
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Top Recambios: Tire Cologne ‘a great success’
Top Recambios, a Valencian company specialized in the distribution of multi-brand tyres, has described its first participation in The Tire Cologne as “a very positive experience”. As well as the fact that the show is seen as the largest in Europe and reported attendance of 14,400 professional visitors, the fact that 65 per cent came from 109 countries outside Germany appears to have been important for Top Recambios, which also shared details of a new warehouse.
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Petlas stand and Peaklander M/T launch draw ‘significant attention’
Petlas Tire Corporation showcased its range of “innovative tyres and advanced technologies” at The Tire Cologne 2024, held from 4-6 June in Germany. Indeed, the Turkish tyre manufacturer’s large stand reportedly attracted “considerable interest from visitors and industry professionals alike”, according to company representatives.
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JK Tyre partners with EV firm EKA Mobility
JK Tyre & Industries has joined forces with EKA Mobility, a leading player in the electric mobility sector with Mitsui Co., Ltd. (Japan) & VDL Groep (Netherlands) as equity partners. The long-term agreement was signed in Pune in the presence of Sanjeev Sharma, AVP, Fleet Management & Mobility Solutions, JK Tyre and Vijaykumar Yelne, President of EKA Mobility.
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European Athletics Championships in Rome 2024
As of this year’s European Athletics Championship taking place in Rome, Italy, Toyo Tires has been partnering the event for the sixth year in a row.
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The Tire Cologne – dates for next event announced after successful 2024 show
The organiser of The Tire Cologne 2024 has expressed satisfaction with this year’s show. Koelnmesse reports that some 14,400 visitors from 109 countries attended the event in Cologne, Germany between 4 and 6 June, meeting with 430 exhibitors from 35 countries.
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