Balkrishna Industries Ltd (BKT) is bolstering its efforts to increase brand recognition in North America by naming Anette Sklarz Justice its Head of Marketing at BKT USA. In her new role, Sklarz Justice will functionally report to Lucia Salmaso, Marketing Director of BKT Group.
ADR UK Tyremart Ltd, a subsidiary of ADR Group that makes off-road vehicle axles and suspension systems, has acquired The British Rubber Company (BRC), a wheel and tyre retailer and wholesaler with a 98-year legacy.
For ADR, the purchase “marks a significant milestone in [its] strategic expansion…” that is designed to help the business “unlock new opportunities and create unparalleled synergies within the industry”.
ZC Rubber is set to unveil its latest off-highway tyres at the Bauma 2025 exhibition, which takes in Germany between 7-13 April. The tyre maker will display new products from the Westlake and Tianli brands at Booth 26, in Hall EOE.
Maxam Tire has launched a new off-highway tyre that’s “engineered to excel across demanding applications, the MS330. The specialty tyre manufacturer tells us that the new tyre features “a range of enhancements” designed to boost traction, improve heat resistance and extend overall tyre life. “From its robust casing design to its advanced tread compounds, the MS330 delivers superior performance where it matters.”
moveero has appointed Luca Pini to the position of key account manager, Europe, where he will work closely with the European operations of key customers John Deere and AGCO.
Based at moveero’s test, research and development facility in Brescia, Italy, Pini brings over 20 years of sales and technical experience working with original equipment manufacturers worldwide.
The Alliance tyre brand is celebrating 70 years in the off-highway tyre sector. Now part of Yokohama ATG, the brand is commemorating the occasion with a new global campaign, Always by Your Side. As Yokohama ATG tells us, this campaign highlights the strong bond that Alliance has with its customers, focusing on how multiple generations of farmers have shown their trust in the products and have chosen Alliance as their “reliable partner who stands by their side through thick and thin.”
The former Mitas off-highway tyre (OHT) factory in Prague, Czech Republic will cease production by the middle of this year. The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (YRC) has decided to close the facility, operated by its subsidiary Yokohama TWS Czech Republic a.s., as part of a scheme to boost efficiencies. The Prague plant’s production programme will transfer to other facilities within the YRC Group.
Yokohama Rubber Company has commented on the upcoming appointment of Angelo Noronha to the role of President & CEO of Yokohama-ATG, with Co-Chief Operating Officer Nitin Mantri stating that Yokohama Rubber is “excited to have Angelo lead Y-ATG.” Noronha, who is currently President of Global Aftermarket Sales, will take on this new remit from 1 January 2025.
CEAT and Michelin have entered into a definitive agreement for Ceat to acquire the Michelin-owned Camso brand’s off-highway construction equipment bias tyre and tracks business from Michelin in a $225 million deal. The transaction includes the business with revenues of around $213 million in 2023 as well as “global ownership of the Camso brand along with two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities”.
After more than seven decades in operation, the Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) plant in Hadera, Israel will stop producing tyres by the end of this year. The tyre maker announced today that it will cease operations at the former Alliance Tire Group (ATG) facility as it is becoming increasingly uncompetitive against plants in the Asia region.
Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) has announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of FY2025, demonstrating significant year-on-year growth in sales volume, revenue, and profitability.
Titan International Inc. reports that it has repurchased 8.0 million shares from MHR Fund Management. Titan bough back the stock for a total of $57.6 million ($7.20 per share) in cash. MHR Fund Management is led by Mark Rachesky, who has been a member of Titan International Inc’s board of directors since 2014.
In July 2023, Saanya Subasinghe joined the business her father founded, taking on the role of Marketing Manager at GRI (Global Rubber Industries). The Sri Lanka-based tyre maker has now announced that Subasinghe will additionally take over the company’s media relations activities. In this capacity she succeeds Asela Gunawardena, who will now focus on his Sales Director remit.
The COVID-19 pandemic showcased the critical role played by the commercial and industrial tyre sectors in ensuring uninterrupted supply chains and the global flow of essential goods. From food and medical supplies to industrial equipment, tyres were at the foundation of the logistics chain that kept the world functioning amidst lockdowns and restrictions. Commercial tyres, specifically designed for long-haul trucks and delivery vehicles, facilitated the smooth transportation of crucial supplies, while industrial tyres ensured that heavy machinery continued operating in factories, warehouses, and construction sites, while material-handling tyres kept crucial logistics systems going – all of which highlights the indispensable contribution to economic resilience made by off-highway tyres.
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Off-highway tyre manufacturer BKT has appointed Ludovic Revel its new President Global OEM. Revel joined the company in June from Yokohama TWS and reports directly to Lucia Salmaso, Managing Director of BKT Europe.
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