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JK Tyre launches next generation commercial vehicle tyre lines

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JK Tyre

Leading Indian truck and bus radial (TBR) manufacturer, JK Tyre & Industries has introduced its new and advanced range of commercial tyres for the transportation sector. The company introduced four new variants, the Jetway JUM XM, Jetway JUC XM, Jetsteel JDC XD, and the Jetway JUXe for electric buses. JK Tyre states that the expansion of its product portfolio underscores its “dedication to providing advanced, high-performance solutions that combine superior performance, economic benefits, and environmental responsibility.” It said the launch was a “significant milestone” in its commitment to driving sustainable mobility solutions; the tyres are designed to enhance performance, operational efficiency, cost savings and sustainability.

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Kumho appoints Tim Dougherty TBR national sales manager

Tim Dougherty has taken on the role of TBR national sales manager at Kumho Tyre UK. He joins the company from Bridgestone, where he served as sales manager, and brings with him nearly 30 years of tyre experience, all in the truck tyre sector.

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Bridgestone closing Shenyang, China TBR tyre plant

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It appears that Bridgestone is preparing to close its tyre factory in Shenyang, China. A plant employee told our Tyrepress China site that production in Shenyang ceased at the end of January 2024 and that Bridgestone will officially shutter the site at the end of February. As of 5 February, Bridgestone had issued no official announcement regarding the plant.

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Hankook adding truck & bus tyre production to European plant

With an investment of KRW 758.95 billion (£466.12 million), Hankook Tire & Technology will add truck and bus radial production to its site in Rácalmás, Hungary. The company expects the new production line to be completed by 2027, with an initial capacity to produce around 800,000 tyres annually. The expansion will create approximately 450 new jobs.

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Yanchang rubber reduces weight of some TBR products

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Yanchang Rubber

From January to October, Yanchang Rubber sold 3.759 million tyres. It is reported that the tyre company has undergone several reforms in 2022 and established three new departments in April, the all-steel radial tyre business department, the semi-steel radial tyre business department and the marketing centre.

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Apollo reaches half-decade TBR milestone in UK & Europe

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With a market share around 30%, the Apollo brand is the strongest player in India’s enormous commercial vehicle segment. It only arrived in the UK five years ago, but Apollo Tyres’ truck and bus radial range is already very much at home here and well positioned for further growth. We recently caught up with Apollo to find out more.

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Sailun approves Cambodia TBR project

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On 14 February, Sailun Group Co., Ltd.’s Board of Directors unanimously approved plans to invest RMB 1.43 billion (£165.9 million) to establish a factory in Cambodia with the capacity to produce 1.65 million all-steel truck and bus radials a year. These tyres will primarily be exported to meet demand in European and North American markets.

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Linglong adds Hubtrac OTR tyre range within ongoing strategic development plans

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2021 has been a year of significant strategic developments for the fast-growing Linglong Tire business. On 10 June 2021, Linglong announced plans to invest in a huge tyre manufacturing facility in Tongchuan City, Shaanxi Province, China, which will output a wide range of products including 15.2 million high-performance radial tyres and 500,000 retreaded tyres. That three-phrase project will see construction commence in April 2022 and will be completed in March 2028.

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