Zeppelin Systems opens new premises in Reggio Emilia, Italy
Full-service provider of turnkey systems, plant manufacturer Zeppelin Systems has opened a new, modern 5,000sqm premises at the competence centre in Reggio Emilia. Together with Nuova Ciba, which was acquired in 2018, Zeppelin Systems has been active in the Italian market for many years. In addition to expanding its production capacities, the company is also pooling its expertise for the tyre and rubber industry, the plastic and polyolefin industry and the food sector with its heterogeneous, modern site.
Continue ReadingInvestment key to ending skills crisis – Easy2Recruit
In the 2024 Budget, the UK government earmarked a £2 billion investment to assist the automotive sector’s transition to full electrification. Easy2Recruit, an agency helping garages hire overseas talent, said investment in overall training will need to increase if the skills crisis is to end. It called such an investment the key to sustainable growth. The chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the £2 billion investment as part of the government’s modern industry strategy in her first Budget.
Continue ReadingStellantis expands Opel, Peugeot, Citroën brands in Mpumalanga
Stellantis has expanded its multifranchise dealer network in South Africa with the introduction of Opel, Peugeot, and Citroën brands at a new McCarthy Kunene in eMalahleni (formerly Witbank), Mpumalanga. Stellantis said the expansion demonstrates its commitment to making these brands more accessible to customers. McCarthy Kunene is already home to the Fiat and Jeep brands. The expansion continues to bolster dealer representation across Mpumalanga in support of Stellantis’ ambitious plans as one of the largest importers in the South African motor industry.
Continue ReadingNew FAG Repair Insert Unit with patented seal design for efficient repairs and improved fuel economy
Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions (VLS) has introduced an updated version of its popular FAG Repair Insert Unit (RIU) for commercial vehicles. The pre-assembled unit is designed to make OE quality wheel bearing replacements simpler in truck, trailer and bus hubs. The new RIU can also extend maintenance intervals and has a patented sealing cap that helps to lower diesel consumption and CO2 emissions by reducing friction levels. The result: less time off the road means lower operating costs.
Continue ReadingDelphi Academy unveils expanded ‘OEM-level’ training centre
Delphi Academy has officially opened its doors following a major expansion project, setting a new standard in aftermarket training. With a £500,000 investment, the Academy now spans 1,430 square meters, making it one of Europe’s largest automotive training centres. Delphi’s training facility in Warwick has doubled in size by extending into a neighbouring unit, with the new wing dedicated specifically to training in hybrid, electric vehicle (EV), and hydrogen technologies.
Continue ReadingOur Virtual Academy backs campaign to boost EV work at independent garages
Our Virtual Academy, a leader in online and face-to-face automotive technical training, is backing the Garage Services Online ‘EV Edge’ campaign to help independent garages get the best return on their electric vehicle (EV) investment. With over 1.25 million EVs already on UK roads, the EV Edge initiative seeks to position independent garages as the preferred choice for hybrid and EV services by significantly enhancing their visibility to EV owners.
Continue ReadingBKT to display 4 new agricultural tyres at EIMA 2024
Indian agricultural tyre specialist BKT will exhibit at EIMA, a leading international exhibition for agricultural machinery in Bologna, Italy from 6-10 November, 2024. The Indian multinational said its display would include events, experiences, and product launches for the agro-mechanical industry. BKT has a large exhibition area of more than 600sqm at stand B1 in hall 36.
Continue ReadingRepxpert launches Wrenches and Wisdom video series
The first episode of the Repxpert Wrenches and Wisdom video series has been released across Schaeffler’s social media channels. The six-minute film, shot at the live launch event held in September at the North London Garages Group Training Association (NLGGTA) HQ in Enfield, features an array of famous industry faces and sets the scene for the whole campaign.
Continue ReadingCeat Specialty gains AGCO-Massey Ferguson approval
Indian tyre maker Ceat Specialty will supply its Farmax agricultural tyres to AGCO’s Massey Ferguson tractors. The Massey Ferguson 5700 M series tractor will be the first tractor to fit Ceat agricultural tyres, with plans to extend across multiple product lines, strengthening the companies’ collaboration in the European market. The first to roll out in the latest Ceat-Massey Ferguson collaboration is the MF 5711 M 115 HP tractor, now equipped with Ceat Farmax R65 tyres in sizes 440/65 R 28 and 540/65 R 38.
Continue ReadingHamaton adds Bluetooth Low Energy H57, VT47, VT57 diagnostic tools
Hamaton has added the BLE-enabled H57 BLE, VT47 BLE, and VT57 BLE diagnostic tools to its portfolio. Offering the same functionality and flexibility at an affordable price as the original tool, the H57 BLE, VT47 BLE, and VT57 BLE diagnostic tools can now also read BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) TPMS sensors for the approximately 5 million Tesla 3, Y, S, X and Cybertruck models around the World.
Continue ReadingYanggu Huatai prepares to make cross-industry acquisitions
Shandong rubber additive manufacturer Yanggu Huatai has decided to acquire Bomi Technology, a company engaged in developing polyimide materials. Specifically, Yanggu Huatai plans to purchase the company’s control of Bomi Technology by issuing shares and raising supporting funds. At present, Yanggu Huatai has not yet given a specific acquisition plan.
Continue ReadingSailun plans to build an industrial park in Cambodia
On 30 October, Sailun announced it is building an industrial park in Cambodia called “Cambodia Kampot Special Economic Zone Project” (Kampot SEZ). Furthermore, Sailun said that it is preparing to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary, Kampot Bay Investment Co., Ltd., in Cambodia, which will be responsible for implementing the Kampot SEZ. The project’s total investment is about US$110 million, which will be covered by Sailun’s self-raised funds.
Continue ReadingSailun adjusts Mexican factory plans
At the same time as announcing its plans for as Cambodian industrial park project, Sailun also noted that details associated with its Mexican factory have changed. The tyre manufacturer has negotiated with the Mexican project’s partner, TD (Tire Direct International Holding, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.), to adjust the registered capital and investment ratio of the Mexican implementation entity STT (SL & TD Tire Manufacturing, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.).
Continue ReadingATD chapter 11 leaves tyremakers with >$589 million outstanding
When American Tire Distributors, Inc. (ATD) filed Chapter 11 on 22 October 2024, the large US tyre distributor did so for the second time in roughly six years. And it did so leaving tyremakers with north of US$589 million outstanding. If North America’s largest tyre brands weren’t nervous at this point, more than half of that will be connected to the balance sheet of just three tyremakers.
Continue ReadingYokohama aims to win 24h Nürburgring after Scherer Sport PHX partnership
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has signed a partnership agreement with racing team Scherer Sport PHX of Germany in a bid to win the ADAC Ravenol 24h Nürburgring (the Nürburgring 24-hour Race) in 2025.
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