ContiTech Power Transmission Group now made its wrapped narrow-section V-belt Conti-V Advance available, not just for project business but also as a stock item in small quantities. The belt is suited for high-performance applications due to a tensile member made…
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Sempertrans partners with ConvaTech in Australia
Sempertrans, the conveyor belt business segment of the Semperit Group, announced its exclusive distribution agreement with Australian conveyor maintenance service provider ConvaTech. Sempertrans will supply the Australian market from selected sites across its four production plants in Poland, France, India…
Goodyear execs received Maurice Holland Award
Abhijit Ganguly, Manager of Business Model Innovation at Goodyear, and Jim Euchner, Vice President of Global Innovation at Goodyear, were recognized with the 2015 Holland Award for their article, “Business Model Innovation in Practice.” The Industrial Research Institute (IRI) presents…
Yokohama named sole supplier for Macau Grand Prix
The Yokohama Rubber Co. will supply Advan racing tires to the 62nd Macau Grand Prix, to be held in Macau, China from November 19 to 22. This year marks Yokohama’s 33rd year as the exclusive tire supplier for the Formula…
Continental launches new website
The commercial vehicle tires section on the new Continental tire website www.continental-tires.com is now available in twelve markets across the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa). The specially developed “Tire Selector” takes into account previous Internet searches for tires. Within…
New ASTM standard will test silica in tyres
A new ASTM standard will be used to test the quality of silica, a raw material that forms the base for “greener” tires. Tire companies and silica producers will be the primary users of the new standard (D8016, Test Method…
Apollo launched limited edition Manchester United tyres
Apollo Tyres introduced the limited edition dual branded — Apollo and Manchester United — tyres for the Middle East and North African (MENA) market. The tyre was unveiled by Marco Paracciani, Chief Marketing Officer, Apollo Tyres Ltd, Quinton Fortune, former…
Apollo Tyres acquires Reifencom GmbH
Apollo Tyres acquired Reifencom GmbH, one of the largest tyre distributors in Germany for Euro 45.6 million. Reifencom GmbH has an online presence in 6 countries — Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Denmark. In addition, it operates 37 stores…
Bridgestone continues acquisition of Pep Boys
Bridgestone Americas announced that its subsidiary, TAJ Acquisition Co., is commencing a cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of The Pep Boys. Bridgestone and Pep Boys previously announced on Monday, October 26, 2015, that they had entered into…
Austin Footwear launches recycled rubber shoe line
Austin Footwear Labs rolls out a footwear line made from more than 50% upcycled scrap tires. Austin Footwear Labs sandals are made from APX, a patented material created by Austin Rubber. The APX-making process takes tires at the end of…