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Thai tyre association joins TIP as Affiliate Member

The Tire Industry Project (TIP) has welcomed the Thailand Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (TATMA) as its ninth Affiliate Member, expanding TIP’s global reach into the important tyre ...
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Continental gains EcoVadis gold

With a score of 84 out of a possible 100 points, Continental has qualified for a gold medal in the latest EcoVadis Sustainability Rating. This result places the tyre manufacturer amongst the top five ...
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Volkwagen FS and Kwik Fit agree fleet tyre deal

In June, Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) agreed a tyre management services deal with Kwik Fit Fleet. Under the partnership, Kwik Fit will manage the tyre requirements of the entire VWFS fleet, ...
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Kwik Fit accelerates expansion plan

Roughly a year ago, it emerged that Kwik Fit had asked property consultancy Rapleys to advise on its search for new premises, a sign that Kwik Fit was bucking the trend of consolidation amongst large ...
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Pirelli and Kwik Fit named ‘Official Partner’ to the Husqvarna British Masters

Pirelli and Kwik Fit have been confirmed as Official Partner of the Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, a key golf tournament on the DP World Tour. The event runs 27 – 30 August 2026 ...
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CEAT Speciality names Canning Head of International Business Sales

CEAT Specialty and CAMSO Construction has appointed Jason Canning as Vice President and Head International Business Sales. Canning brings with him more than 25 years of international commercial ...
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Befar plans RMB 1.82 billion halobutyl rubber plant

With an investment of RMB 1.822 billion (£199.84 million / US$268.84 million) in the first phase, Befar Group intends to set up a new special rubber production complex in Binzhou, Shandong Province, ...
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We look forward to working together – SMMT welcomes Burnham’s appointment as PM

On behalf of the UK automotive industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister, wishing him “every success as he forms his ...
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Che resigning as Prinx Chengshan CEO – Jiang named President

The Board of Directors of Prinx Chengshan Holdings Limited has announced the resignation of Mr Che Baozhen as the group’s Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 August 2026. Che will subsequently ...
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Yokohama Rubber: 22 years in the FTSE4Good Index Series – and counting

For the 22nd consecutive year, the FTSE4Good Index Series of global ESG stock indices includes The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. This is also the tenth straight year that the company has gained a place in ...
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Simon Clarke (1964-2026), Yokohama HPT motorsport and technical manager

Yokohama HPT’s motorsport and technical manager Simon Clarke died suddenly on 12 July following a motorcycle collision. The UK division of Yokohama told Tyrepress that Clarke was a “much loved, ...
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Doublestar forecasts H1 2026 return to profit after Kumho restructuring

With its major asset restructuring, involving Kumho Tire, now complete, Qingdao Doublestar expects to return to profitability during the first half of 2026. The Chinese tyre manufacturer forecasts net ...