Hella celebrates 65th anniversary in the UK, 125th in Germany
Hella is commemorating 65 years since its UK arm opened, in addition to its 125th anniversary since its foundation in Germany. To mark the occasion the company is running a special competition, with 125 Hella merchandise products up for grabs with the winners being announced on the company’s official birthday next month. “To celebrate the milestone, we’re putting limited-edition Hella merch into the hands of our loyal customers worldwide,” said UK managing director Neil Grant. “All they have to do is go to the competition on our website.”
Continue ReadingThailand factory makes over half Jiangsu General’s annual revenue
In 2023, Jiangsu General’s revenue was approximately 5.06 billion yuan (approximately £540 million; €640 million), with a net profit of 220 million yuan (about £ 24 million; €28 million). Compared with the net profit of approximately 17 million yuan (about £1.8 million; € 2.16 million) in 2022, the company’s profit has increased more than tenfold in the past year.
Continue ReadingLeclerc breaks Monaco jinx on Pirelli F1 tyres
Charles Leclerc shook off his Monaco jinx to win his home Monaco grand prix on Pirelli rubber, his first Formula 1 grand prix victory since the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix. Mario Isola – Pirelli director of motorsport, said, “First and foremost, congratulations to Charles Leclerc and to Scuderia Ferrari on their win. We can only begin to imagine what it means to Charles to have triumphed on the streets of the city where he grew up!”
Continue ReadingPirelli exclusive tyre for Audi RS 4 Avant edition 25 years
Audi Sport has selected Pirelli as exclusive tyre partner for the Audi RS 4 Avant edition 25 years. The anniversary edition of the sports estate car offers two tyre options: Pirelli P Zero Corsa as original equipment, and a specific track kit consisting of Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tyres with Cyber technology, combined with Pirelli’s Track Adrenaline system, both in 275/30R20 size.
Continue ReadingPorsche Taycan wearing ISCC Plus-certified Hankook tyres
As reported in March, together with two other South Korean firms, Hankook Tire & Technology has developed the country’s first tyre using cord fibre sourced from chemically recycled PET. This tyre is the Hankook iON evo, the company’s first product to wear the ISCC Plus certification logo.
Continue ReadingBosch showing ADAS and Secure Diagnostic Access at UK Garage & Bodyshop event
Bosch Mobility Aftermarket will demonstrate its latest technology at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event at the NEC in Birmingham 5-6 June. Event attendees will be able hear from Bosch experts in two key areas: Automated Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and their solution to access protected vehicle data: Secure Diagnostic Access (SDA).
Continue ReadingOrion S.A. investing in French tyre recycler Alpha Carbone
Orion S.A. is investing in Alpha Carbone, a French tyre recycling company. According to the announcement made in mid-May, the partnership will enable Alpha Carbone to scale up and produce commercial volumes of tyre pyrolysis oil and recovered carbon black.
Continue ReadingAeolus is changing its overseas sales model
Aeolus’ revenue in 2023 will be 5.74 billion yuan (approximately £620 million; €730 million), an increase of 15.05 per cent from the previous year. Among the market shares, domestic market revenue accounted for 52.23 per cent, and replacement and OE accounted for 28.58 per cent and 23.65 per cent, respectively. According to the tyre manufacturer, it will launch a new 12R22.5 TBR product portfolio in the domestic market in 2023.
Continue ReadingChina’s tyre export growth continued to slow in April
Data from China Customs shows that tyre exports continued to grow in April. The quantity and value of exported tyres were 55.49 million units and 13.32 billion yuan (approximately £1.45 billion; €1.7 billion).
Continue ReadingThe journey as destination – ViaMichelin debuts redesigned website & app
ViaMichelin is launching a redesigned website and mobile app to unite all of the Michelin Group’s expertise. This overhaul comes with the promise that these new interfaces will deliver an “unparalleled experience in terms of planning and travel” with a single click. Michelin even dares to call this update of ViaMichelin “a route revolution.”
Continue ReadingTrelleborg Wheel Factory showcases British craftsmanship
Pitched as “a tribute to the tradition of British craftsmanship and innovation”, Trelleborg has introduced the high-quality agricultural, material handling and construction wheels made at its Trelleborg Wheel Factory in Lydney, UK. According to the company, each wheel represents a “seamless fusion of tradition and cutting-edge technology, meticulously crafted to surpass industry standards”.
Continue ReadingMaintain tyres to keep safe, urges Bridgestone
With the May half term almost upon us, Bridgestone has issued a road safety plea to address a recent survey that indicates over a third of UK drivers neglect to check their tyres. Half may even be unaware of the legal tread limit.
Continue ReadingSymbio, in partnership with Michelin, presents first hydrogen heavy-duty truck
Two years after announcing the H2 Central Valley Express project, USA-based zero-emission hydrogen mobility firm Symbio has unveiled a hydrogen-fuelled, regional-haul Class 8 truck. It developed and integrated this innovative vehicle in-house and has equipped it with EV-specific tyres from co-shareholder Michelin that offer improved fuel economy and reduced wear.
Continue ReadingTrelleborg Tyres: Driving the UK construction industry forward
As the UK construction industry navigates evolving regulations and technological advancements, tyre performance remains critical to operational safety and efficiency. Trelleborg Tyres has emerged as a leader in this arena, engineering solutions that meet the unique demands of construction work with a focus on durability and performance. The tyre maker presents its OTR tyres as products that “empower users to tackle their toughest jobs with ease and confidence, enhancing productivity.”
Continue ReadingATS Euromaster addressing skills shortage with extension to apprenticeship programme
ATS Euromaster is expanding its successful apprenticeship programme to address the continuing skills shortage in the sector. The company’s investment in training and upskilling has already proven successful, with more apprentices remaining with the company after course completion since the programme was launched in 2022.
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