General tire news
Should Chinese companies expect new acquisitions on the EU tire market?
In 2015, the Chinese concern ChemChina bought the Italian company Pirelli, this year the tire manufacturer Qingdao Doublestar has every chance to become the owner of a 42% stake in Korean Kumho Tire.
Mar 31, 2017
Former Goodyear CEO Dunlop nominated to the board of directors of Nokian Tyres
George Rietbergen, who previously served as Managing Director of Goodyear Dunlop in the UK and Ireland, and then from 2013 to 2015 led the division Goodyear Dunlop Tires Germany, nominated for the board of directors of Nokian Tires.
Mar 31, 2017
Semperit Appoints new CEO
Semperit AG Holding announces the appointment of Martin Füllenbach as chief executive officer of the company. He will replace Thomas Fahnemann, who in early March announced that he was leaving his post after the completion of the joint venture Semperit and the company Sri Trang from Thailand.
Mar 31, 2017
Goodyear will be the tire sponsor of the championship of British Truck Racing
Goodyear has signed a three-year contract with the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC); She becomes his tire and title sponsor.
Mar 30, 2017
Marangoni Ringtread franchise will start operating in the south of India
Marangoni GRP Private Ltd (MGPL), a joint venture of the Italian tire manufacturer Marangoni and the Indian group GRP, which is engaged in the recovery of commercial-grade tires, signed the first contract within the framework of the Ringtread franchise.
Mar 30, 2017
ADAC and Conti will improve safety on the roads of Germany
The largest public organization of motorists in Germany ADAC and Continental are joining forces to increase safety on the roads of Germany.
Mar 30, 2017
France beat its own record for collecting old tires
French company Aliapur, which is engaged in the disposal of old tires, reported a record level of fees for 2016: it collected more than 334,597 tons of old tires, which is equivalent to about 44.2 million passenger tires.
Mar 30, 2017
World production of rubber will exceed 12 million tons in 2017
According to experts from the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG), the world production of rubber will grow to 12.9 million tons in 2017, exceeding last year's figures by 0.5 million tons.
Mar 30, 2017
The brand of primary tires affects brand loyalty
A recent study by J.D. Power showed the connection between the tires of the primary equipment and the commitment to a particular brand.
Mar 29, 2017
Indian tire manufacturers increase consumption of synthetic rubbers
India's rubber companies are beginning to invest in the production of synthetic rubber, which is in great demand. In addition, tire manufacturers are urging the company to begin manufacturing its own solution of styrene-butadiene rubber (SSBR), which is required for high-performance tires.
Mar 29, 2017