The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has recently elected its new president, Christian Kötz, who is also Vice President of Continental. Kotz is succeeding outgoing president, Patrick Lepercq of Michelin. Meanwhile, Thierry du Granrut, from the Syndicat National…
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