Nokian Tyres has signed a long-term agreement with renewable energy provider Enery to supply zero-carbon energy to its new passenger car tyre factory in Oradea, Romania. The 11-year contract, which begins in 2025, includes provisions for Enery to construct a new solar power plant in southern Romania.

The Oradea facility will be the world’s first full-scale tyre factory to operate entirely without fossil fuels, achieving zero carbon emissions. Commercial production at the factory is set to begin in early 2025.

“The contract with Enery not only secures the zero CO2 emission energy supply for our new factory in Oradea Romania but also allows Enery to build a new solar power plant in Romania, further supporting Europe’s green transition. The agreement also supports our long-term target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emission level by 2050,” says Nokian Tyres SVP for Operation Excellence Adrian Kaczmarczyk.

“This collaboration with Nokian Tyres underscores our mission to deliver meaningful environmental impact through responsible energy practices, while also contributing to Romania’s energy independence and sustainable future,” said Severin Vartigov, Chief Commercial Officer at Enery. “This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions and fostering a cleaner energy future,” he continues.

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Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB (publ) has signed a letter of intent with an unidentified partner to license its proprietary pyrolysis technology for one pilot plant and multiple full-scale facilities in Brazil. The agreement focuses on converting end-of-life tyres into valuable raw materials.

The letter establishes a joint assessment of the project’s commercial and technical feasibility. This study will help the potential licensee evaluate key conditions for a possible long-term licensing deal and broader collaboration.

Brazil’s large scrap tyre market presents substantial long-term opportunities for sustainable recycling. While this potential partnership would strengthen Enviro’s role as a circular technology leader, any final agreements depend on the study’s outcome and further negotiations. There is no guarantee that binding deals will follow.

Fredrik Aaben, CEO, Scandinavian Enviro Systems, said, “We continue to see very strong and growing interest in Enviro’s technology, and this Letter of Intent is another clear indication of the commercial potential for our offering. Interest is coming from all major regions of the world, reflecting the increasing global demand for Enviro’s sustainable and scalable solutions for end-of-life tyres.”

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Apollo Tyres has earned five major industry honours at the JioStar Reimagine Awards 2025–26 and the Abby Awards 2026, recognising the strength of its recent advertising efforts. The company secured three Gold trophies at the JioStar Reimagine Awards for Best Use of Sports Talent, Best Content Integration – TV and Best Use of Multi-Screen Campaigns. It also captured two Bronze awards at the Abby Awards within the Audio Visual – TV category for both the Automotive and Corporate segments.

The acclaimed ‘Har Safar Mein Dum Hai’ campaign, rooted in Apollo Tyres’ ‘Go the Distance’ philosophy, transformed a traditionally low-interest product category into an emotionally compelling narrative. Instead of relying on standard celebrity endorsements, the campaign celebrated perseverance over mere victory and used cricket as a shared cultural connector to build authentic audience bonds.

Leveraging A R Rahman’s enduring anthem ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’, the campaign was conceptualised by Simran Kanwar and became the fourth most discussed brand during the recent T20 World Cup. It outperformed competitors with triple the advertising spend, earning top honours across content, sports integration, film craft and multi-platform categories through sharp insight and distinctive execution.

Udyan Ghai, Group Head, Marketing, Apollo Tyres Ltd, said, “To see our campaign being celebrated by the industry at the JioStar and Abby Awards is an immensely proud moment for all of us. Winning for 'Har Safar Mein Dum Hai' is a beautiful tribute to our team’s hard work in creating stories that truly move people. It proves that our focus on emotional storytelling, strategic sports associations and multi-platform integration is exactly what resonates with today's audience.”

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Hankook Tire, the exclusive tyre supplier for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), has concluded the seventh round of the 2026 season, FORUM8 Rally Japan. Held across the Aichi and Gifu regions, the competition saw Hankook provide its two specialised tarmac rally tyres: the Ventus Z215 for dry surfaces and the Ventus Z210 for damp conditions.

The rally consisted of 20 special stages covering 302.82 kilometres of challenging mountain asphalt. The route featured steep roads lined with cliffs, barriers and dense woodland, offering little room for error and demanding constant driver concentration. Due to the narrow layout with virtually no straight sections, maintaining stable line-holding and precise vehicle control became essential to avoid damage or retirement.

Fluctuating weather conditions, including mountain fog, localised rain and shifting surface temperatures, kept the road surface in constant change. In this environment, tyre performance proved critical, with the Ventus Z215 delivering strong cornering on dry highspeed sections and the Ventus Z210 providing drainage and reliable grip on damp stretches. The event drew intense local interest as the home round for Toyota GAZOO Racing, where Elfyn Evans claimed overall victory, his second win of the season. Evans now leads the Drivers’ Championship with 151 points, followed by teammate Takamoto Katsuta on 131.

The championship now moves to Round 8, the EKO Acropolis Rally Greece, scheduled for 25 to 28 June in Loutraki. Known for its extreme mountain terrain and rough gravel surfaces with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, the event will test tyre durability and thermal stability. Since becoming the exclusive WRC tyre supplier for all classes in 2025, Hankook has integrated racing data from over 70 global championships into its research and development to advance its high-performance lineup.

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Comerio Ercole has concluded its participation at INDEX, the premier international nonwovens exhibition in Geneva. The event served as a vital platform to connect with global customers and industry professionals, reinforcing the company’s strong market foothold. Throughout the exhibition, the company showcased cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions, drawing excellent feedback. The fair facilitated valuable idea exchanges, strengthened longstanding relationships and fostered new international ties, proving an inspiring experience for the entire team.

Parallel to industry engagements, Comerio Ercole is bolstering employee wellbeing through the WHP Lombardia programme. Since 2019, the company has joined this regional initiative following the World Health Organization model. Increasingly investing in environmental, social and governance initiatives, the company has introduced measures to improve health and safety. These efforts have earned renewed recognition as a health-promoting workplace, with programmes including healthy nutrition, physical activity groups, anti-smoking campaigns and sustainable mobility.

Separately, Comerio Ercole recently hosted Istituto Fermi students for an educational visit. The group toured production workshops, observing machinery construction firsthand. A particularly appreciated segment introduced virtual reality systems for training and machine support, where immersive simulations using Oculus headsets demonstrated how new technologies enhance learning and remote maintenance.

The meeting also covered the company’s history and sustainability efforts. For Comerio Ercole, such initiatives build connections with younger generations and inspire future professionals by sharing a passion for engineering excellence. The company extended thanks to the students and teachers for their enthusiasm.

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