Russia’s 10,500-tyre Omsk plant could transform domestic mining tyre supply, but capacity alone will not end import dependence.
Pirelli and Abet will develop connected tyres and AI systems for remote-controlled rescue vehicles operating on extreme terrain.
Apollo will source some European agricultural tyres externally after deciding replacement capacity would not be economical.
BKT achieved record off-highway tyre volumes while higher materials and freight costs restricted margin growth.
Maxam has added a 50/65R51 MS501 MineXtra tyre for large loaders working in severe mining and quarry conditions.
Galaxy moves into UTV and ATV tyres with two patterns for off-road, utility and recreational applications.
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