Tag: tyres

Bridgestone launches 55% recycled material tyre

Bridgestone has introduced Potenza Sport, the company’s first mass-produced tyre to incorporate 55% ISCC PLUS certified recycled and renewable materials. The tyre was developed with Enliten technology to improve its sustainability characteristics and make it fully EV-ready, without making any…

Australian govt to invest A$44 mn to reduce waste in WA

The Federal and Western Australian Labor governments are co-investing A$44 million in nine new recycling projects, including tyre recycling, to improve recycling capabilities across Perth and in regional areas in Western Australia. In total, the nine projects will divert an…

Polymer colourants from end-of-life tyres for auto sector

Materials firm Avient Corporation has announced the launch of OnColor REC Polymer Colorants, formulated with pigments derived from recycled content, including end-of-life tyres. They offer an alternative to traditional carbon black formulations and can help manufacturers reduce their product carbon…

China’s Linglong to expand Serbian facility

Chinese tyre manufacturer Linglong says it plans to invest US$645 million to expand its production of tyres in Serbia’s northern city of Zrenjanin. The company says the investment is needed to meet rising demand in Europe. This project includes the…

Bridgestone to go on cost cutting measures amid lower sales

Japan’s Bridgestone Corporation during its latest earnings call, detailed its strategy to navigate current market challenges and outlined its financial performance for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The company reported an increase in revenue but a decrease in adjusted…