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Trelleborg Wheel Factory showcases British craftsmanship
24th May 2024Pitched as “a tribute to the tradition of British craftsmanship and innovation”, Trelleborg has introduced the high-quality agricultural, material handling and construction wheels made at its Trelleborg Wheel Factory in Lydney, UK. According to the company, each wheel represents a “seamless fusion of tradition and cutting-edge technology, meticulously crafted to surpass industry standards”.
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ATS Euromaster addressing skills shortage with extension to apprenticeship programme
24th May 2024ATS Euromaster is expanding its successful apprenticeship programme to address the continuing skills shortage in the sector. The company’s investment in training and upskilling has already proven successful, with more apprentices remaining with the company after course completion since the programme was launched in 2022.
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Retreading News
- 2024 marks 50 years of Bulldog and 20 years of Bridgestone partnership
- Brenno Benaglia, a pillar of the retreading business, has passed away
- Kraiburg Austria preparing for future retreading with “targeted measures”
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- The importance of the UK tyre retreading sector to sustainability
EV tyre sector leading the race to recovery: Comparing recent developments in the Chinese and European tyre markets
During our recent visit to China, on the sidelines of the GRTAE expo hosted in what can only be described as the tyre capital of the People’s Republic, Tyres & Accessories enjoyed a panel discussion with Car and Tire editor, Alex Shi. Formerly an executive within the tyre industry – including time with Goodyear – Car and Tires focuses on business-to-business communications and is particularly strong when it comes to tyre testing and in the social media space. Indeed, they are something of
Continue ReadingFinancing round secures funds for Europe’s largest ELT pyrolysis plant
Circtec, a specialist in pyrolysis technology for sustainable end-of-life tyre recycling, has secured €150 million in a recent financing round. Novo Holdings and A.P. Moller Holding spearheaded this initiative with a €75 million equity investment. The financing also includes €22.5 million in grants awarded by the Government of the Netherlands.
Continue ReadingClassic look, modern tech – Auto Bild tests 7 tyres
According to Dierk Möller, tyre tester for the Auto Bild Group, modern tyres with a period look act like a form of live-cell therapy for classic vehicles. “Thanks to modern technology, they improve driving dynamics and at the same time increase safety reserves.” But some tyre models fulfil this remit better than others.
Continue ReadingHigh quality exhibits and wide range on-show as GTRAE opens in Shandong
The 14th GuangRao Tire and Rubber Automotive Accessory Exhibition (GTRAE) opened in Dongying City, GuangRao County, Shandong Province, China today. First impressions and the facts released by organisers during the official launch conference, which also included speeches from local officials responsible for the leadership of relevant civic departments, there are some 550 exhibitors here presenting their tyre-related latest offerings to as many as 80,000 visitors.
Continue ReadingGoodyear sites in France, Belgium & Luxembourg raided
In an operation that French newspaper Le Monde describes as “both spectacular and unprecedented,” investigators from three European countries carried out a series of raids against Goodyear today. The publication writes that the prosecutor in Besançon, France confirms this action, which took place just two months shy of the tenth anniversary of a fatal motorway crash involving a Goodyear Marathon LHS II truck tyre.
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