SEPA and partners aim to tackle Scottish tyre waste
A new strategic partnership to tackle waste tyres was announced earlier in August by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and business group Entrepreneurial Scotland. Through the partnership entrepreneurs are being challenged to find sustainable business opportunities for used tyres over the next five years. At the same time, the SEPA has committed to developing a dedicated sector plan that will set actions and targets for tackling used tyre issues, including illegal dumping.
Continue ReadingGoodyear using soybean oil-based rubber in tyres
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is using soubean-oil based rubber in the development of tyre products in conjunction with the United Soybean Board (USB). The USB is a group of farmer-directors who oversee the investments of a checkoff programme on behalf of all US soybean farmers. The USB provided some funding support for the development of Goodyear’s soybean oil application in tyres.
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Tyres in Stock launches new webshop
Tyres in Stocks online shop has details of more than 30 million tyres. The firm reports that it has always done its best “to make the process as quick and simple as possible”. However, recently Tyres in Stock rebuilt its online presence to accommodate the growth that the firm is expecting.450 suppliers already offer their products through Tyres in Stock, which is active in over 15 European countries. The new software allows the business to pursue what it perceives to be growing international possibilities.
Continue ReadingTrico revamps retro-fit upgrade beam blade programme
Trico has recently revamped its “Retro-Fit Upgrade” beam blade programme, Trico Neoform.
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Landsail 4-Seasons: An ‘extremely versatile option’
Demand for all-season tyres suited to both summer and winter driving conditions is rising in Europe, and in response to this trend an all-new Landsail range was brought to market last year. The Landsail 4-Seasons is produced in car and van tyre patterns, with a total of 25 dimensions available.
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Carbon Clean network continues to grow
Carbon Clean, the engine decarbonising system that works with tap water, has welcomed two new members into its growing network of Carbon Clean Centres. Needham Analysis Ltd joined as Carbon Clean Centre Stanton on 9 August, whilst Bosch Car Service member James Jackson’s Central Garage Ltd became Carbon Clean Centre Fleetwood on 31 July.
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Dunlop SportSmart2 MAX tops test results
German motorcycling magazine MO recently published its test of six sports tyres, naming the Dunlop SportSmart2 MAX its first choice. The MO testers praised the Dunlop tyre for its all-round performance.
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MAK furthers European football advertising
Italian wheel brand MAK is extending its football advertising presence beyond its home market. On the back of “good experiences” within Italy’s Serie A league, MAK is now advertising in the German Bundesliga.
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Fuchs establishes its green credentials
UK lubricant manufacturer Fuchs lubricants has been recognised for its excellence in environmental management and performance by being awarded the updated ISO 14001:2015 by the British Standards Institution.
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Dunlop Enasave EC300+ OE on Mitsubish Xpander in ASEAN
Sumitomo Rubber Industries shares that its Dunlop Enasave EC300+ is being fitted as a factory standard tyre on the latest generation Mitsubishi Xpander crossover MPV in certain markets in Asia. The eco tyre is being supplied to Mitsubishi in sizes 85/65R15 88S and 205/55R16 91V.
Continue ReadingUnion members overwhelmingly approve US Goodyear contract
According to the United Steelworkers (USW) union, its members have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company on behalf of about 7,200 workers at five plants in the USA. Members approved the agreement covering the Akron (Ohio), Danville (Virginia), Fayetteville (North Carolina), Gadsden (Alabama) and Topeka (Kansas) facilities by a three-to-one margin.
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Yokohama OE Subaru WRX STI
Original equipment deliveries of the Yokohama Advan Sport V105 tyre have begun for the Subaru WRX STI, which was released on June 20 after a major redesign. Yokohama Rubber reports that the WRX STI will come equipped with 245/35R19 89W size tyres in Japan and overseas.
Continue ReadingMRP acceptance slow but steady, says Lehigh Technologies
When we spoke to Lehigh Technologies’ Kedar Murthy in 2016, he commented that smart tyre makers were well aware that they wouldn’t enjoy bargain basement raw material prices forever. What none of us realised at the time was that we didn’t have long to wait before prices went through the roof. Although the cost of natural and synthetic rubber has now come back from the peaks we saw in the first few months of the year, they’re still sitting comfortably above 2016 levels. This is good news for micronised rubber powder (MRP) specialist Lehigh Technologies.
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‘Well-balanced performance’ – Nexen Tire launches Winguard Sport2
A new generation UHP winter product from Nexen Tire was unveiled at Autopromotec show on 25 May, and the Korean manufacturer states that its performance in all main areas – wet, dry and snow – is superior to that of the previous incarnation tyre. This replacement to the Winguard Sport range is called the Winguard Sport2, and it will be available for the coming winter in 25 sizes.
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AdBlue sales double for Exol
Exol Lubricants is now supplying AdBlue after partnering with GreenChem, the leading manufacturer of AdBlue across Europe. GreenChem also reports its sales through Exol have more than doubled since the rollout.
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