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Continental changes head of China
Tyrepress China learned that Continental adjusted its management in China in July. Tang Mingyou, sales director of its China company, replaced Veronique Giraud as general manager. Veronique Giraud became general manager of Continental France.
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Serbia factory helps Linglong increase net profit
Linglong expects that in the first half of 2024, after deducting non-recurring gains and losses, the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company will be 840 million to 990 million yuan. This figure has significantly increased compared with 499 million yuan in 2023.
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Nexen Tire achieves Ecovadis Gold Medal amongst ESG achievements
On 1 July 2024, Nexen Tire published its 23/24 ESG Report including the detail that it recently earned a Gold Medal from EcoVadis, the global ESG rating agency. EcoVadis is the worlds largest ESG ratings platform used by more than 130,000 companies in 180 countries around the world.
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Sweden’s JJ’s Däck now a Colmec business
Colmec is further expanding its operations in Sweden through the acquisition of JJs Däck, a Falkenberg-based business that specialises in tyre sales, servicing, tyre changes, and tyre storage. With extensive experience and a high level of expertise among its staff, JJ’s Däck has firmly established itself as a trusted supplier, primarily serving private customers.
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GB Tyres rolling out scrap tyre collection service
GB Tyres is introducing a nationwide tyre waste disposal service, providing customers with an alternative to the challenge of disposing of end-of-life tyres themselves or through third parties. By doing so, the tyre distributor is ensuring that waste tyres don’t accumulate in landfills, junkyards, or end up sitting in retailers’ yards, releasing harmful chemicals into the air, ground, and water.
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BKT completes Bhuj mould facility
BKT confirms that it has completed work on a new tyre mould plant at its Bhuj site in Gujarat, India. The tyre maker states that, as planned, it invested a capital expenditure of Rs 3 billion (£27.7 million) into this project.
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Apollo Tyres harnessing IoT solution to lift productivity & save energy
Faced with limited insight into the performance of its tyre manufacturing equipment, Apollo Tyres recently sought an Internet of Things (IoT) solution that would digitalise and standardise its manufacturing processes. It approached Deloitte, who worked with the tyre maker to implement such a solution on Amazon Web Services (AWS), connecting production equipment to a data lake. The result was a 9% increase in productivity on primary equipment and 3% reduction in energy usage.
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Kerridge Commercial Systems buys Klipboard in Field Service Management acquisition
Compilator owner Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has acquired Klipboard in “a significant step forward in KCS’s commitment to delivering innovative field service management software globally”. According to the company, Klipboard enables field service businesses to schedule and manage jobs and “provide superior customer experience whilst enabling them to streamline operations…”. Klipboard serves customers that range from FTSE listed companies to SMEs, in industries such as fire safety, HVAC, water treatment, plumbing, facilities management, and healthcare equipment servicing.
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ATS Euromaster launches new digital fleet management tools
ATS Euromaster has introduced two innovative digital tools designed to support fleet managers in their daily operations: the Fleet Manager Portal and the Mobile Booking Tyre Assistant.
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Fitch upgrades Pirelli’s credit rating to ‘BBB’
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Pirelli & C. Spa’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and senior unsecured debt rating from ‘BBB-’ to ‘BBB’, with a Stable outlook. The credit rating agency attributes this upgrade to Pirelli’s strong profitability and robust free cash flow (FCF), which have enabled significant deleveraging below Fitch’s previous positive rating sensitivity.
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Brakeparts manufacturer Otto Zimmermann GmbH focuses on sustainable production
Family business Otto Zimmermann GmbH produces brake components in Baden-Württemberg Germany. Now the company reports that it is increasingly focusing on sustainability. Sustainability was already a concern at Otto Zimmermann GmbH when the company relocated to Sinsheim in the early 1990s. The internationally renowned brand manufacturer relies on the advantages of production in Germany. In this way, the company also fulfils its own sustainability standards. When selecting its suppliers, the manufacturer pays attention to resource-saving solutions and the highest quality. In addition to fair and safe working conditions in production, one selection criterion for suppliers is proximity to the Sinsheim site in order to minimize transport routes.
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Massimo Tyres partners with Gateshead FC
Gateshead Football Club has named Massimo Tyres its official tyre partner for the 2024-2025 season. Through this strategic partnership, the Massimo Tyres brand will gain significant visibility on both Gateshead FCs home and away kits, with the Massimo logo appearing on the back of the home shirt and on the sleeve of the away version.
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HiQ network expands with flagship centre in Bicester
HiQ Tyres & Autocare has further extended its UK footprint with the inauguration of a new service centre in Bicester, an outlet it considers a “flagship” site for the brand. The new outlet is a continuation of the expansion occurring within the network, and since opening in May, it has experienced significant growth and has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from local customers.
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Kenda showcases latest tyres and confirms European development details
Kenda used The Tire Cologne 2024 to unveil four new automotive tyres, developed specifically for the European market through the Kenda Europe Technical Centre in Germany. The company also used the show to confirm details in relation to its European growth plans – specifically, the full incorporation of STARCO into Kenda Europe as a new specialty business unit.
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Tyre makers recognised for sustainable business management
Pirelli, Continental and Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) have earned accolades for their innovative approaches to sustainable management. Time magazine and online intelligence platform Statista recently named this trio of companies amongst the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024.”
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