Goodyear sells Cooper Melksham land
The Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Limited has confirmed the sale of land belonging to the Cooper Tire Melksham site today (Friday, 20 December 2024). The sale specifically relates to 38.5 acres of greenfield land in Melksham, Wiltshire.
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Hadley Group fleet switches to Michelin tyres
Building system and cold-rolled steel manufacturer Hadley Group has said the decision to switch to Michelin rubber, replacing a competitor brand across its truck and trailer fleet, has proved “invaluable”. The Smethwick-headquartered business, said the combination of Michelin X Multi tyres and data analysis from Michelin Connected Fleet, had delivered “actionable insights”, which helped it “identify and remedy low tyre-pressures”. This, combined with the arrival of new vehicles into the fleet, delivered a 13 per cent reduction in fuel consumption from October 2023 to October 2024.
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RAKEZ reinforces UK ties with London roadshow
A bit over a year since the UK Trade Envoy visited the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recently concluded a five-day roadshow in London. The economic zone team, led by group CEO Ramy Jallad, engaged in a series of B2B meetings, media engagements, and a celebratory event at the UAE Embassy in London to commemorate the UAE’s 53rd Union Day. According to RAKEZ, the visit aimed to “enhance economic collaboration between Ras Al Khaimah and the United Kingdom, showcasing the emirate as an ideal destination for British investment”.
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OESAA closes after 11 years
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) will cease operations at the end of 2024. OESAA created waves when it launched in 2013, highlighting disparities in parts quality in the aftermarket. Over time, the organisation evolved to support independent workshop owners and technicians – both in the garage and in the training arena. More recently, it has worked to inspire the next generation of automotive experts.
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Oak Tyres and Linglong celebrate first anniversary of partnership
Oak Tyres, part of Oak Group Holdings, and Linglong Tires have celebrated the first year of their strategic partnership. Since the partnership began, Oak Tyres has exclusively distributed Linglong’s comprehensive range of summer, winter and all-season PCR tyres across the UK and Ireland. To commemorate this milestone, president of Linglong Tires, Wang Feng, attended OGH’s […]
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Tyres & Accessories launches new long-term analysis publication, Trends & Facts
Tyre Industry Publications, the publisher of the market-leading monthly magazine for tyre and wheel professionals, Tyres & Accessories, has produced a new special publication examining some of the long-term trends from the tyre business in detail. Trends & Facts takes a long-term view of topics such as the online tyre business, dynamics in the passenger car and light truck tyre segments, and the state of tyre manufacturing in Russia to take the temperature of the wider tyre sector in 2024. It is the perfect complement to Tyres & Accessories’ blend of industry stories and market analysis. Available as a standalone publication for instant download, the magazine is offered as a membership benefit to all existing and new subscribers to Tyres & Accessories (print and digital) or Tyrepress (digital only) - see our subscription shop to find out how to become a member today.
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Kumho completes season as official Mazda MX-5 Championships tyre sponsor
Kumho Tyre, the official tyre sponsor of the British Racing and Sports Car Club’s (BRSCC) Mazda MX-5 Supercup and Championship race series, has celebrated a thrilling season after the final round of the series at Brands Hatch on 19 and 20 October 2024 saw Aiden Hills winning the Supercup and Thomas Langford clinching the Championship title, while Jonathan Greensmith was victorious in the Clubman series, marking a successful year for both drivers and Kumho’s high-performance tyres.
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Shortis Group reduces carbon footprint with solar panels and EV fleet
The Shortis Group moved towards its fleet electrification goals by recently acquiring four fully electric Toyota Proace City vans. The decision is part of an initiative aimed at “transitioning to more sustainable transportation options”, according to the company.
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Remember This? – December 2024
Stories from the past 20 years of T&A: Our monthly magazine column looks back at the biggest news events from the tyre industry five, 10, 15 and 20 years ago. This months edition looks back to November issues from 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019 for some of the biggest tyre industry news of those months. Click the month and year to access the digital edition of the relevant issue of the magazine from Tyres & Accessories’ expanding digital archive. December 2019: Continental held a topping out ceremony at its new HQ in Hannover, Germany.
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Tyre News in Numbers December 2024
Tyres & Accessories’ monthly News in Numbers column identifies the most important statistics of the month, giving you a quick snapshot of some major industry stories. Below, we look at the numbers, big and small, that made the news in the December 2024 magazine. Click the embedded links to read more on each article... €44 billion: The extent of the European tyre industry’s contribution to the regional economy last year, according to a report prepared for the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA)...
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Tyres & Accessories December 2024 issue out now in print and online
The December 2024 issue of Tyres & Accessories is available now for Tyrepress subscribers to read online or download. In this issue we present the latest analysis, partnerships and product news from the fleet tyre segment, with a particular focus on light commercial vehicles, and tyre manufacturing and raw materials. Also featuring the latest news and analysis from the international tyre business, this issue includes an analysis of the latest report from one of the UKs largest retail chains, Halfords. 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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IN‘n’OUT Autocentres finds garage technicians overseas
With staff shortages a major limitation to the growth of garages up and down the country, a number of creative approaches have been suggested to fill the staffing gap. For its part, the Lincoln branch of garage chain IN‘n’OUT Autocentres has become the latest workshop to tackle its own shortage by taking on a technician from India through Easy2Recruit.
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Elite Garages opens Fareham site
With the opening of a new centre in Fareham, Elite Garages has opened its 18th location. Elite Garages Fareham is located on 282 West Street, Fareham, and like the 17 sites that came before it, offers MOTs, tyres, servicing and mechanical repairs.
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Yokohama Tyres sponsors popular Santa Dash for Milton Keynes hospice
Yokohama Tyres will sponsor the Willen Hospice Santa Dash in Milton Keynes on Sunday 15 December. The 2km run (or walk) around Willen North Lake, a tradition for many families in the city, begins at 10:30, with arrivals from 10:00. Yokohama will participate with a team of three Santas, as well as handing out goody bags and displaying an Advan-branded Honda Civic Type R. Willen Hospice must raise £8.7 million annually to provide free services to support people in the local community during often difficult times.
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Scottish Government approves £120 million tyre recycling investment
The Scottish Government has granted planning approval for a new tyre recycling facility in Linwood, Renfrewshire, to address the growing challenge of waste tyres across the country. The facility, operated by Renfrewshire-based SSH Recycling, is reportedly the first of its kind in the UK and is designed to “recycle or repurpose every component part of waste tyres”.
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