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Ecolomondo appoints CEO, Sorella becomes Executive Chairman
Ecolomondo Corporation, a Canadian cleantech company that has developed thermal decomposition technology for recovering raw materials from scrap tyres, has appointed Gary Economo as Chief Executive Officer. Economo succeeds Eliot Sorella, who assumes the role of Executive Chairman while retaining his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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Superior Industries promotes Trautmann to senior development role
With its roots in motorsport, wheel manufacturer Superior Industries prioritises technology that maximises wheel performance. In line with this legacy, the company has appointed Marco Trautmann its Senior Director of Product Development Europe. Additionally, Sven Fierenkothen has been tasked with reorganising the Aftermarket division and is responsible for this area on an interim basis.
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Sailun, Tire Direct break ground on Mexico plant
Sailun Group and Tire Direct have broken ground on Aztema, their new joint venture factory in Mexico, with the partners laying a symbolic foundation stone at a ceremony on 15 May 2024. The first phase of construction at the Aztema plant will result in a facility with an initial capacity to produce 6 million car tyres a year; the partners plan to start production in March 2025.
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Bridgestone supports EG Wholesale Golf Day
Bridgestone has supported EG Wholesale, a member of Grouptyre and the wholesale arm of Elite Garages, by sponsoring its annual golf day in Sussex. Hosted by Goodwood Golf Club on Friday 10 May, Bridgestone says its efforts went more than a fair way towards making a memorable event for everyone involved. Elite chose to use the event to support the Mary How Trust, which offers health screenings to spot the early signs of cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. A total of £1,650 was raised for the cause.
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Read and download Tyres & Accessories Magazine May 2024 now
Available now as an e-paper for subscribers to Tyrepress, Tyres & Accessories previews The Tire Cologne 2024 - Europes largest tyre business expo - and the fleet tyre market. As well as these special features, the issue details the UKs approval of red lights for roadside workers, analysis of a potential buyer for Goodyears OTR tyre division, and a visit to Goodyears new simulation centre. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription. Tyre professionals can take advantage of the current Tyrepress Membership offer, helping to drive business online and stay informed with the industry’s leading magazine and websites.
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5-year high for Q1 used car market with electric seeing new record market share
The SMMT revealed that the UK’s used car market has grown by 6.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, with 1,967,923 transactions occurring through January, February, and March. The increase marks 16 months of successive growth and the strongest start to a year since pre-pandemic 2019. “The first quarter of 2024 has seen a period of remarkable growth in the used car market with a 6.5 per cent increase, marking the best start to a year since 2019”, said Sue Robinson, chief executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).
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Arnold Clark Autoparts launches BTCC giveaway
As the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) gets underway, national motor factor Arnold Clark Autoparts, has launched its big BTCC giveaway in conjunction with NAPA, to offer customers the chance to win tickets to attend a BTCC race and some exclusive NAPA merchandise.
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Launch Tech UK launches latest diagnostic device
Launch Tech UK has launched its latest diagnostic tool, the X-431 Euro Link with SmartLink remote diagnostics, offering both local diagnostics and the possibility of remote diagnosis using original equipment (OE) equipment in one device. The new addition passes on all of Launch Tech UKs advantages in diagnostic technology from the X-431 Euro Pro 5, such as wide car model coverage, powerful test function, accurate test data, plus 35 service functions and resets.
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Mitas introduces Terra Force-EF 2 SM for Enduro riders
Mitas is set to launch the latest entrant in its comprehensive Enduro racing tyre line with the release of its Terra Force-EF 2 SM front tyre, designed for Enduro FIM competitions, especially for Soft to Medium terrain.
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Justin Moorhouse to entertain guests at Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2024
Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2024, hosted by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, is set to receive a dose of laughter and entertainment as the talented comedian Justin Moorhouse joins the prestigious event as the guest entertainer.
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Repxpert Conference t-shirts to raise money for Ben
Schaeffler is set to help raise essential funds for industry charity Ben with the sale of its limited edition run of ‘I was there’ t-shirts at the Repxpert Conference on May 22nd. The exclusive t-shirts will be available for a minimum donation of £5.00, with all proceeds going to Ben. Buyers will also get a free raffle ticket for a prize draw happening at the end of the day, featuring a selection of exciting prizes.
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Figures reveal ‘postcode lottery’ for stolen vehicle recovery in South East
Freedom of Information (FoI) requests to constabularies across South East England by motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & Adjusting, part of the QuestGates Group, have revealed huge disparities in stolen vehicle recovery performance. In London last year, the Metropolitan Police found well over half (54.28 per cent) of all vehicles reported stolen to them, whereas Bedfordshire Police recovered only 8.38 per cent and Kent Police even fewer, just 5.65 per cent.
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Liqui Moly sponsors the largest Porsche 356 meeting in the world
The International Porsche 356 Meeting is taking place in Portugal and brings together the owners of the first Porsche model to be produced and an exceptional guest. With the support of Liqui Moly Iberia, this event will go down in history.
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Ford managers in nationwide strike action ballot
Around 500 Ford managers at sites across the country are being balloted for strike action over pay, says Unite, the UK’s leading union. The ballot, which closes on 30 May, came after Ford refused to improve their pay offer and Unite’s request to attend talks with the conciliation service ACAS. The workers, who have recently organised and achieved union recognition in 2023, have been offered a performance related bonus payment, which provides no guarantee of a cost-of-living increase.
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Bridgestone supplying sustainably sourced Firestone tyres to Indy 500
Bridgestone Americas is showcasing its commitment to sustainability at the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 by using more sustainable materials and technologies in motorsports. The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 race tyres for the 2024 event feature two ISCC Plus-certified monomers derived from the waste residue of palm oil processing. This innovation comes as the Firestone brand marks 25 consecutive years as the exclusive tyre supplier for the NTT IndyCar Series and the Indianapolis 500.
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