Olam Agri’s ASAF acquisition adds 176,000 tonnes of rubber capacity as traceability raises the value of processing scale.
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JLR cyber attack support expands as Ben launches a bespoke helpline for affected workers and suppliers during a phased restart.
Family-owned wholesaler RH Claydon will cease trading at the end of 2025, with the business set to wind down following the managing director’s retirement.
ZC Rubber hosted the 2025 Westlake TBR Dealer Conference in Madrid, gathering European partners from wholesalers to major fleets including DSV.
ETRMA backs fixes over a one-year EUDR postponement, urging due diligence by the first marketer to cut red tape.
September’s coverage clusters around tyre safety and circular-economy policy, with data, warnings and proposals driving the agenda.
The company says the extra time gives clarity to staff, suppliers, and partners as it rebuilds systems and hardens defences.
GitiSport e.GTR2 Pro tyres supported the Yangwang U9 Xtreme to a 496.22 km/h production-car record at ATP Papenburg.
Logistics UK adds Vision Check and a redesigned driver app to its Vision compliance platform.
Afreximbank AAAM MoU renewal sets a framework for value chains, auto finance, and policy capacity across Africa.
Prometeon Tyre Group has started rolling out its new R02 PROWAY range for commercial fleets. The tyres target higher mileage and all-round performance, with internal testing indicating up to a 10 percent improvement in key KPIs versus the previous range.
Smart tyre technology with load-sensing earns DLG Silver ahead of October launch and Agritechnica 2025 showcase.
BIPAVER supports the Circular Economy Act and urges the EU to recognise retreadable casings as secondary raw materials.
Auto Bild’s 2025 tyre testing moves to full evaluations after braking qualifiers, with all-season finalists set and winter testing imminent.
Sumitomo Rubber Industries has named DUNLOP the official tyre partner for Gran Turismo 7 on PS4 and PS5, and the Gran Turismo World Series, beginning with Round 2 in Berlin on 20 September 2025.
Power360 mobile tyre fitting rollout adds 60 vans at Halfords after two-year trial showed 30% fuel savings.
Vaculug asks the UK Government to recognise tyre remanufacturing alongside recycling to close the waste loop.
Young driver tyre safety campaign runs 22 Sept–5 Oct, aligning with THINK! and NPCC Operation Spotlight to push the ACT checks.
ZC Rubber presented WESTLAKE and TIANLI mining tyres in Jakarta, with nine models spanning key dump-truck sizes.
Mining rubber recycling partnership strengthens local processing near the Pilbara, with Port Hedland’s 30,000-tonne OTR capacity as context.
Truckfly by Michelin launches a paid GPS for HGV drivers in Europe, adding truck-specific routing and community safety alerts.
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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.
The NTDA has shortlisted technicians, apprentices and businesses across seven categories for its 2026 industry awards.
Chris Follows will climb Yr Wyddfa to raise funds for The Albion Foundation’s community programmes.
New managing directors take responsibility for Nexen Tire operations in Germany, Poland, France and Spain.
Ian Jackson will lead Continental’s UK technical operation as Steve Howat prepares to retire after 15 years.
Manfred Zoni will oversee Hankook’s German sales and marketing activities following a management restructure.
Oak Tyres promotes two long-serving managers to support standards and efficiency across its expanding depot network.
Tiina Frazer will join Nokian Tyres’ Management Team as senior vice president from 1 August 2026.
PHINIA appoints Mike Parker and Richard Masters to expand Delphi’s UK diesel and aftermarket business support.
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