Tire news
Environmentalists are unhappy with the project of the Linglong tire plant in Serbia
The Linglong tire plant in Zrenjanin, an estimated €800 million project, remains the subject of ongoing disputes between local authorities and environmentalists, who claim that the project was adopted with gross violations.
Sep 08, 2020
Sumitomo South Africa launches new truck tire under the Dunlop brand
Sumitomo Dunlop's South African plant in Ladysmith has launched a new premium drive axle truck tire, the Dunlop SP835A.
Sep 08, 2020
Michelin will act as coordinator of a global European eco-project
The European consortium BlackCycle, coordinated by Michelin, has been set up to develop “the world's first” recycling processes for old tires - in order to use the resulting materials to make new ones.
Sep 08, 2020
Pyramids Tires opens new tire plant in Egypt
A local tire company Pyramids Tires, located in Port Said, began operations in Egypt - for the first time in the country in 25 years.
Sep 08, 2020
Iran raises tire production
Tire production in Iran increased by 27% in the first five months of this year according to the Iranian calendar (March 20 to August 21, 2020) compared to the same period last year.
Sep 08, 2020
Heuver Tyres acquires Bevri Group
Dutch tire wholesaler Heuver Tyres purchases the Bevri Group, a tire wholesaler from Zeewolde.
Sep 07, 2020
Bridgestone may sell Firestone Building Products division
Bridgestone Corp. is considering selling its Firestone Building Products division for approximately $2.5 billion.
Sep 07, 2020
Michelin and Carlstar complete trade secret legal dispute
Michelin North America and the Carlstar Group have resolved legal disputes over alleged misappropriation of trade secrets.
Sep 07, 2020
Continental expands business structural optimization program
German company Continental is expanding its structural optimization program for 2019-2029 and is announcing further measures to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Sep 05, 2020
Hankook asks to cancel recall of tires with labeling errors
Hankook Tire America has filed a "minor non-compliance" of 175 Hankook Dynapro MT2 light truck tires with Federal Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139.
Sep 04, 2020