Michelin introduces WORKXBIB for agricultural trailers, with one size available now and three more planned for Q2 2027.
Redpath will retain its name and team as Citira targets a national UK commercial tyre network.
Enviro’s reorganisation continues as it proposes creditor repayments and announces another Alumni Capital share issue.
GreenTech’s Swedish tyre recycling project receives a grant commitment, with permits still under review.
Two Formula E tyre specifications combine performance requirements with a qualified 65% recycled and renewable allocation.
Oxford Economics’ disruption scenario highlights the raw material dependency behind European tyre manufacturing.
Goodyear plans to close its Niagara Falls and Bayport chemical plants, with approximately 85 job reductions.
Four Sailun shareholders have agreed to donate 37.86 million shares to support rubber education and research.
Kevin Burke Tyres appoints Cathal Murtagh to develop its OE business and support Alliance dealers across Ireland.
Michael Welch reflects on Sir Terry Leahy’s mentoring as Blackcircles features in a Maia Business Builders case study.
EU sourcing data, smart tyre evaluation and materials development lead this week’s roundup.
DC Kim returns to lead Nexen’s combined European sales organisation, while Jeff Roh moves to global sales planning.
Covered tyre waste receivers in England and Wales must now report every load within two working days.
Techking and Boonray expand their mining truck partnership into joint tyre R&D, service support and data research.
Connected tyre retail software links online sales, supplier stock, fitted pricing and workshop capacity as AI capabilities develop.
SelectPlus has updated its branding and digital platform as Colewood Automotive develops its buying-group proposition for independent fitting partners.
Magna Tyres has updated its dealer portal, bringing product information, technical documentation and marketing resources together for customers worldwide.
Linglong plans further branded tyre centres and greater investment in the Middle East and Africa, alongside new products and stronger support for regional dealers.
VericarbSM combines independent material testing with rubber-performance data to help producers and buyers assess recovered carbon black.
Italy has imposed safeguards on Pirelli and ABET’s defence-related work, including their rescue vehicle agreement.
Bridgestone will place Consumer, Commercial and OE tyre sales in Europe under Stefano Sanchini from 1 October.
Ville Mansikkamäki will lead Nokian Heavy Tyres, bringing senior experience from Ponsse, CNH Industrial, Valtra and AGCO.
Sarah Gumbley joins Point S UK with a remit focused on multi-site recruitment and supporting existing members' expansion.
Point S has brought future workshop leaders from nine countries together for its second Next Generation Campus.
Magna Tyres appoints Arnold van Woerkum CFO as it targets €650m turnover by 2029 and prepares for further acquisitions.
A1 ADAS promotes Jamie Willis as workshops weigh investment in equipment against mobile and remote ADAS services.
The UK tyre trade needs more technicians, but the bigger challenge is building the skills required for increasingly complex vehicles.
Sophie Lyden has been recognised for turning everyday garage experience into practical road safety education.
Jon Cottrell will oversee Hankook’s UK truck tyre operations, dealer network development and fleet support services.