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Bridgestone to Close Tennessee Tyre Plant, Cut Workforce as Part of Optimisation Plan
January 26, 2025
Bridgestone Americas will shut down its LaVergne, Tennessee, truck and bus radial tyre plant by July 2025, affecting 700 jobs as part of a cost-cutting strategy. The move aligns with its Mid Term Business Plan (2024-2026) to streamline operations and opti
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JK Tyre And Delhi Traffic Police Organise Road Safety Awareness Week
January 24, 2025
Leading tyre manufacturer JK Tyre & Industries Ltd teamed up with the Delhi Traffic Police to host an extensive Road Safety Awareness Week. This initiative was part of National Road Safety Month (1–31 January 2025) observed by the Ministry of Road Trans
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LANXESS Excels In Sustainability Ratings
January 24, 2025
LANXESS has ranked highly in a number of sustainability evaluations. With 79 out of 100 points, the speciality chemicals firm was placed top in the ‘Chemicals’ category of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe. LANXESS placed fourth in the
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Vianor Oy Implements Workforce Restructuring In Finland
January 24, 2025
Vianor Oy concludes personnel negotiations, implementing temporary layoffs for up to 450 employees and ending employment for 16 staff members in 2025. The company will reduce service points in Finland from 57 to 54, with consolidations in Hyvinkää and H
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Linglong Tire To Establish African Manufacturing Base, Boosting Investment Appeal
January 24, 2025
Linglong Tire, a prominent Chinese tyre manufacturer, plans to build a factory in Kenya to serve the African market. Announced by President William Ruto after discussions with Linglong Chairperson Wang Feng, the move underscores Kenya's appeal as a top in
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Pirelli Celebrates 40 Years Of P Zero Performance Tyre
January 24, 2025
Pirelli celebrates 40 years of the P Zero tyre, a pioneering Ultra High-Performance (UHP) tyre introduced in 1985. Initially designed for the Lancia Delta S4 Stradale, the P Zero set new benchmarks for wet and dry performance. Over four decades, it has be
