Apollo will source some European agricultural tyres externally after deciding replacement capacity would not be economical.
Toyo’s Mitsubishi exit returns strategic control as tyre makers face a more volatile battle over capital, capacity and markets.
The UK tyre trade needs more technicians, but the bigger challenge is building the skills required for increasingly complex vehicles.
Dunlop’s summer warning exposes a wider challenge: identifying deteriorating tyres before heat, load and distance expose the problem.
Ikon Tyres will launch its first in-house premium UHP summer tyre in 54 sizes across three CIS markets.
Genan has sold its Houston recycling plant to Liberty Tire Recycling as it redirects resources towards European growth.
Nexen Tire has increased storage at its Žatec plant to 830,000 tyres through a new automated warehouse.
Nordic Tyre Group’s Dinamic92 acquisition adds more than 5,000 Romanian trade customers to its European distribution network.
Fraunhofer researchers have developed laboratory methods to generate, collect and analyse tyre abrasion under controlled conditions.
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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.