February’s biggest tyre figures highlight new European capacity, Asian export growth and faster recycling finance.
GSF Car Parts has opened a new Basildon branch with 12 staff and six vans, extending South-East trade coverage.
Guy Martin fronts a new Morris Lubricants series exploring production upgrades and global distribution from Shrewsbury.
Ho Seok Chea has become Managing Director of Hankook Tyre UK, effective 1 January 2026, based in Daventry.
Sailun took partners into the Italian Alps to trial Ice Blazer WSTX and Atrezzo 4S in snow and ice.
Oak Group Holdings will open its first Welsh warehouse in Newport in summer 2026, adding capacity for 250,000 tyres.
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Point S UK names 40-year tyre trade veteran Mick Standbridge to grow and support independents across the South West.
BKT Europe hires Henrik de Koning to lead OEM growth in Europe across agricultural and OTR fitments.
Linglong has hired ex-Goodyear leader Sherif Degheidy to head MEA specialty tyre strategy from 9 February 2026.
BKT Tires appoints Manish Maharaj to lead Business Finance, adding multi-market expertise from his 11 years at Apollo Tyres.
A two-decade rise from branch management to the top job underpins Eden Tyres & Servicing’s rapid UK network growth.
Kumho Tyre UK appoints Tony McHugh and Stewart Little to accelerate growth in the UK truck tyre market.
Select+ Names Natasha Byron-Taylor Network Partnerships Manager.
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