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Goodyear appoints Norma Clayton to board
Effective 28 November 2022, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has appointed Norma B. Clayton to its board of directors.
Bridgestone exclusive OE on Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato
On 30 November 2022 Automobili Lamborghini launched its unconventionally rally-equipped Huracán Sterrato at Art Basel, Miami Beach. Compared with the Huracán EVO, the Sterrato comes with an updated version of the LDVI (Lamborghini Integrated Vehicle Dynamics) system, with specific strada and sport calibrations, and bringing the rally mode for low-grip conditions to the Huracán line for the first time. It is also exclusively factory fitted with Bridgestone tyres.
Tatneft to buy Uzbekistan tyremaker BRZ LLC
Tatneft has signed an agreement with JSC Uzkimyosanoat to purchase Uzbekistan tyre manufacturer Birinchi Rezinotexnika Zavodi (BRZ) LLC. According to the Interfax news agency, Tatneft will hold 100 per cent of the enterprise’s shares following the deal.
Nokian Tyres: “substantial uncertainties” relating to timing of Tatneft deal closure
At the end of June, Nokian Tyres announced that it was executing a “controlled exit” from Russia. By August Russian news sources were reporting that Nokian was accepting “binding offers” for its Russian tyre plant up until the end of September. At the end of October, Nokian confirmed that it had agreed terms with Tatneft to sell its Russian tyre operations for roughly 400 million euros. More than a month later, Nokian Tyres spokespeople are speaking of “substantial uncertainties” relating to the Tatneft deal.
Iris Tyres receives celebrity support, makes Ismaël Bennacer brand ambassador
Algerian tyre manufacturer, Iris Tyres, has received the support of prominent Algeria dignitaries and celebrity figures, following the visit of a government minister and the establishment of a brand ambassadorship
B-Quik hits 220 store target with Thai and Indonesia tyre centre openings
On Friday 25 November 25, 2022 B-Quik hit a benchmark number of tyre retail centres, with the opening and open store #200 in Thailand. According to the company, the latest opening will be followed by stores 201, 202 and 203 in the next week. To the pace of growth into perspective, at the start of the pandemic, B-Quik had 148 stores in Thailand. Moving forward, the expansion plans look set to continue with company representatives said: “we are ready for the next growth spurt”.
Looking back, looking forward: 2022, tyres and the word ‘permacrisis’
This time last year we sought to sum up what can only be described as a tumultuous preceding 12 months by pointing to the Oxford English Dictionary word of 2021, which was “vax” – something that harked back to the heights of pandemic-related lockdowns. But for many it is still a current reality. The year before it the word of the year was “unprecedented”.
Bridgestone China Asia Pacific wins CSR and ESG gold awards
Bridgestone China Asia Pacific (BSCAP) won Gold in both the CSR and ESG Leadership category, and the Best Environmental Excellence Award in the suite of awards facilitated by Pinnacle Group International. Bridgestone Australia & New Zealand’s ongoing commitment to the RYDA road safety education program and sustainable practices embedded within the Bandag retread business were highlighted as a significant contributor to the award victories. This is the fifth consecutive year that BSCAP has being recognised for its initiatives across the region at the Global CSR & ESG Awards.
GRI buys Klumpenaar Industriebanden BV
GRI has acquired Klumpenaar Industriebanden BV in the Netherlands, the company’s fifth global acquisition in five years. Prior to the Klumpenaar purchase, GRI acquired entities in USA, Australia, Spain and the Baltics, to capture growth in those respective markets.
Trelleborg fined for Yokohama-TWS takeover disclosure violation
Trelleborg AB has been fined 9.6 million Swedish krone (roughly £750,000; 880,000 euros) by officials at Swedish stock market, Nasdaq Stockholm. Nasdaq Stockholm specifically sanctioned Trelleborg for reacting too slowly to international reporting of the – at the time – proposed sale of its Trelleborg Wheel Systems (TWS) business to Yokohama.
Yokohama Advan tyres OE on Nissan Elgrand
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. has selected Yokohama Advan tyres as original equipment (OE) on its Elgrand MPV. Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has confirmed that it is supplying its Advan V51 tyres in 225/55R18 98V.
Arnold Clark Autoparts customers win Trico promotion prizes
Arnold Clark Autoparts has revealed some of its winners in its popular Trico wiper blade promotion – and has extended the deadline meaning customers still have time to win. Customers who purchase a pair of Trico wiper blades before the 16th December will be in with a chance of winning up to £15,000 worth of prizes, including a top prize technology bundle of a PlayStation 5, Samsung 4K HDR Smart TV and Oculus virtual reality headset.
Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner supports TyreSafe
TyreSafe has welcomed the support of Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner, Emily Spurrell. The announcement is another boost to TyreSafe’s commitment to raising awareness of the importance of tyre safety in the community.
Rob Neale heads up Repairify Luton technical centre
Industry specialist Rob Neale has been appointed operations and workshop manager by Repairify to head up its workshop operation at its site in Luton. The goal is to create a technical centre of excellence to provide expert training and support for customers conducting vehicle diagnostic and calibration services.
