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Hankook Tire Renews Ballon d’Or Sponsorship
September 20, 2025
Hankook Tire has announced the renewal of its partnership as the official sponsor of the Ballon d’Or for the 2025 ceremony. This continued alliance sees the premium tyre manufacturer once again supporting one of the most esteemed honours in world footba
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Fighting Dirty Urges UK Govt To Work With Tyre Industry On Circular Economy Reform
September 19, 2025
In a keynote address at the Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) annual conference in Warwickshire, environmental campaigner Georgia Elliott-Smith issued a compelling call for the UK government to collaborate with the industry to enact urgent regulatory reform
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Metso Acquires Q&R Industrial Hoses For Slurry Solutions
September 19, 2025
In a strategic move to bolster its slurry handling capabilities, Metso has reached an agreement to acquire privately-owned Australian firm Q&R Industrial Hoses. The target company specialises in manufacturing critical rubber components, including pinch va
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Bridgestone India Passes GST Reduction Benefits to Customers
September 19, 2025
In response to a recent reduction in the national Goods and Services Tax (GST), Bridgestone India has announced it will lower prices across its entire range of tyres. The new pricing, effective from 22 September 2025, will apply to all passenger and comme
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Linglong Tire Invests $800 Million In Kenyan Manufacturing Hub
September 18, 2025
Linglong Tire, a major Chinese manufacturer, is investing USD 800 million to build a new advanced tyre plant in Kenya. The facility will be situated in the Mombasa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Kilifi County's Mariakani area. This significant project is
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Continental To Showcase Conti Urban HA 5 NXT Bus Tyre At Busworld Europe 2025
September 18, 2025
Continental is set to unveil its most advanced city bus tyre, the Conti Urban HA 5 NXT, at the Busworld Europe trade fair in Brussels. The event, anticipated to draw over 40,000 attendees, will feature the new tyre as a centrepiece of the company’s exhi
