Shred-Tech buys CM Shredders
Shred-Tech Corp. has agreed to buy CM Shredders, LLC via its parent company The Heico Companies. According to Shred-Tech, the move “is a significant step forward in enhancing Shred-Techs product portfolio, extending its global reach, and fortifying its North American manufacturing capabilities.”
Continue ReadingPrinx Chengshan debuts OTR mining tyre range
In addition to manufacturing truck and passenger vehicle tyres – the former sold in the UK under the Fortune brand name and the latter as Fortune and Prinx tyres – Prinx Chengshan is staking its claim in the off-highway segment. So far, the company has restricted its activities in this area to China, where it has introduced OTR tyres for wide-body mining vehicles, smooth tyres for underground applications, and on-road mining crane tyres. It recently added to this portfolio with two further tyres for wide-body mining vehicles, the ET06 and ET07 in size 16.00R25.
Continue ReadingHankook debuts ISCC certified iON tyre
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. The tyre maker partnered with SK chemicals and Hyosung Advanced Materials to develop Hankook iON tyres containing “circular recycled PET fibre tyre cords.” The resulting product is the first tyre to wear the ISCC Plus certification logo.
Continue ReadingMAHA UK appoints new regional sales executive
MAHA UK has named James Thompson as the company’s newest regional sales executive. Thomspson will be responsible for expanding MAHA UK’s presence in northern regions of the UK, nurturing relationships with both existing and potential clients, and promoting MAHA UK’s premium products and services.
Continue ReadingSaudi tyre JV – Kumho Tire & Blatco sign tech agreement
Kumho Tire has entered into a technology licensing agreement with Blatco (Black Arrow Tire Co.), a Saudi company established in 2019 to kick-start tyre manufacturing within the country with joint venture partners. Under the terms of the agreement, Kumho Tire will provide Blatco its passenger vehicle tyre production technology for the next 20 years.
Continue ReadingCorey Parks succeeds Robert Foord as Kal Tire president
Robert Foord is transitioning to the role of executive vice-chair of the board after 15 years as president of Kal Tire and 37 years with the company his father founded. Corey Parks assumed the role of president effective 1 March 2024.
Continue ReadingSMMT calls for ‘Fair taxes for a fairer transition’
The automotive industry is calling for the UK’s chancellor to use the upcoming Budget to put the UK’s shift to electric vehicles back in the fast lane, with fair taxes for a fairer transition. New research commissioned by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) from Savanta has revealed that rising numbers of would-be EV drivers are now likely to delay their switch to a battery electric car – but a three-point plan of tax reform would recharge the market and accelerate the UK’s progress towards net zero.
Continue ReadingMitas introduces Speedway, its ‘most advanced tyre to date’
Mitas is set to launch its new Speedway tyre, designed specifically for intense speedway racing, just in time for 2024 heats. The tyre was developed and tested in conjunction with professional racers in Europe, Australia and the USA and meets the highest regulation standards set by the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM).
Continue ReadingMAM integrates Autowave into its Autocat software
Autowave, which develops car keys and key programming equipment, has been amalgamated into MAM Software’s Autocat platform. Autowave’s range of products, includes car keys, key cutting, and programming equipment. Coupled with Autocat, customers can seamlessly search for and purchase Autowave products.
Continue ReadingNova Motorsport signs 5-year RallyX Championship tyre supply agreement
New motorsport tyre brand Nova Motorsport has signed a five-year partnership to make it the official tyre supplier to the RallyX Championship, starting with the 2024 season opener in Sweden (10-11 May). The deal represents continuity for the championship in a sense; Nova Motorsport has acquired the rights to sell products under the Avon Motorsport and Avon Racing brands from Cooper’s owner, Goodyear; has recruited several key staff from the former Cooper Avon operation based in Melksham; and has acquired all residual stock from the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and Avon Motorsport business, including the world leading ACB11 rallycross tyre. Nova Motorsport said it is making a “firm commitment to uphold the legacy, performance and quality of Avon Motorsport products.”
Continue ReadingFormer Cooper Avon managers James Weekley, Matthew Vincent join Nova Motorsport team
Nova Motorsport has continued its recruitment of former Cooper Avon managers previously based at the companys erstwhile European headquarters in Melksham. James Weekley, former general manager at Avon Tyres Motorsport, leads Nova Motorsport as commercial director. Ex-Cooper Tire/Avon Motorsport product technology manager Matthew Vincent has also become Novas senior product category manager. The two appointees join Paul Coates, Cooper Tire/Avon Motorsport general manager, whose appointment was previously announced, and who has become Novas contracts manager. The experienced team has been assembled by founder and managing director of the brand’s parent company, SPC Group, Paul Hallas.
Continue ReadingBridgestone outlines European restructuring in 24MBP
Bridgestone Corporation has presented its Mid Term Business Plan (2024-2026), and for Europe this entails significant restructuring and rebuilding within the truck and bus tyre as well as the retreading business. Chief executive officer Shuichi Ishibashi and Masato Banno, the company’s chief technology officer, discussed 24MBP on 1 March.
Continue ReadingLCA shows significant advantages for Marangoni Ringtread
Supported by the University of Trento’s Department of Industrial Engineering, Marangoni recently conducted a lifecycle assessment (LCA) of one of its pre-cure retreaded truck tyre products, the Ringtread Blackline WSS 300 M. It compared this with a new tyre intended for the same application. Marangoni and the department tested both tyres in size 385/65R22.5.
Continue ReadingGoodyear tyres for VW Passat Variant
Volkswagen is launching the latest versions of its Passat estate, which is known as the Variant in most markets, and has selected a range of Goodyear summer, all-season and winter tyres as original equipment. A Goodyear tyre is available for all applicable sizes on the new model.
Continue ReadingAutotech Group announces new leadership structure
Last September Autotech Group founder Gavin White revealed his brain tumour diagnosis. Now commenting that he is continuing treatment and “doctors remain pleased with my progress”, at that time, White also announced that succession plans for Autotech Group, due for implementation in 2024, would be accelerated. Now, the Autotech Group has announced that Simon King has been formally appointed to the position of company CEO and an executive team has been implemented.
Continue Reading