Tyres & Accessories Magazine December 2023

In this issue:

Manufacturing & raw materials

Growing consumer demand for sustainable tyres is driving greater interest in recycled raw materials as well as those that replace fossil-based ingredients. Next month, Tyres & Accessories examines developments in this area as part of a wider focus on raw materials and tyre manufacturing machinery. Look out for December’s manufacturing and raw materials feature.

Featured articles: Pyrum’s journey (56), Murfitts & ETEL (58), Search for a 6PPD substitute (60)

Fleet Tyres

The fleet tyre segment, with its integration of quality tyres, technology, and an emphasis on the environment, is at the cutting edge of the industry. Key customers bring structured, large volumes of tyres, making it clear to see why this area is so important to the business. The December magazine looks at the latest products and services for commercial vehicle fleets.

Feature articles: ContiLifeCycle plant profile (42), Bridgestone Ecopia Enliten (44), Hiboo integrates Goodyear TPMS HD (50)

Continued ripple effects: The T&A review of the 2023

In recent years market observers have worn out the word unprecedented, but 2023 was another year of surprises and developments. From the ongoing impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, to the continuing challenges of pandemic-related disruption, there were several stories that have run and run because of their multi-faced repercussions for the whole tyre business. In short, for some it was a good year. For many, it was a challenging 12-month. December’s Tyres & Accessories brings you the latest details on the most impact stories of 2023.

Feature articles: Goodyear’s transformation plan (30), A pneumatic future (36), Data driven tyre selection (38)

EDITORIAL
Backing the right sustainability horse (3)

NEWS IN BRIEF (6)

UK TYRE MARKET
Vaculug Sustainable Thinking Forum (14)
Time for change (17)
Retreading & sustainability (20)

COMPANY
Bridgestone invests in Avayler system (22)
Tirebuyer rebrands as Treadsy (26)
Michelin confirms Germany closure (28)

PRODUCT
Firestone Roadhawk 2 Enliten (64)
EICMA debut for Anlas products (66)
Equipment-free balancing (69)

INTERNATIONAL
Chinese tyre makers investing (70)
Apollo in Hungary & Netherlands (72)
Michelin comings & goings (74)

CAREER TRACKS (76)