Swiss supplier of system-critical components Datwyler is streamlining its US production network as part of its transformation program. Operations at the Vandalia site in Ohio will be transferred to two existing locations in California and Ohio. The site will close by the…
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Goodyear to close South African plant by end 2025
Tyre maker Goodyear is set to close its South African plant in the Eastern Cape after nearly eight decades of operations. The planned closure of its Kariega (formerly Uitenhage) plant marks a significant shift in the company’s regional operations and…
Cabot China to build facility in Cambodia
Rubber additives manufacturer Shandong Cabot Chemical, a subsidiary of US-based Cabot, says it has successfully registered with China’s investment regulatory department, which marks the official implementation of Shandong Cabot Chemical’s first overseas factory construction plan in Cambodia. Cabot Chemical (Cambodia) Co is located…
Continental to increase share of renewable/recycled materials in tyres
German tyre maker Continental is integrating even more renewable and recycled materials into its tyre production. While the share averaged 26% in 2024, the tyre manufacturer expects this figure to increase by two to three percentage points in 2025. This…
Michelin to incorporate 50% sustainable materials in 2026 sportscar tyres
French tyre maker Michelin says it will introduce a new range of slick tyres, produced from 50% sustainable materials, for the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the IMSA SportsCar Championship next year. The tyre supplier has surpassed its original target…
Bridgestone ups the ante with 65% recycled material-content tyres for Solar Challenge
Tyre company Bridgestone has announced that it will be supporting the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) with its Enliten technology tyres, which feature the first application of new recycled materials developed through co-creation with partners, increasing the ratio of…
Pengling/Del Monte tie-up for automotive parts supply
China’s Pengling Group and France’s Del Monte Group recently signed an agreement that is said to be an important milestone in the development of both parties in the automotive sector. Founded in 1965, Del Monte Group has now developed into a manufacturer of automotive…
Sailun Tire rolls out first tyre at Indonesian facility
China’s Sailun Tire says it recently rolled out its first high-performance passenger car radial tyre produced at its Indonesian factory. With this, the company’s fourth overseas production base in Southeast Asia was officially put into production. From the groundbreaking of…
Nok opens technical centre in China; to cater to EV market
Sealing company NOK Corporation recently opened its NFC Technology Centre in Wuxi, China, to strengthen its locally-led development structure and accelerate its response to future growth areas such as the electric vehicle (EV) market.?The technology centre is managed by NOK-Freudenberg…
Lummus to license Innovent’s tyre pyrolysis technology
Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and Innovent Renewables announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work toward licensing and deploying Innovent’s continuous tyre pyrolysis technology globally. Under an agreement outlined…