
The Rubber, Chemical & Petrochemical Skill Development Council (RCPSDC) started a full-fledged pavilion on the skilling schemes in the plastics sector at the International Summit 2022 on Plastic Recycling & Waste Management.
The summit is organised by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) in collaboration with The All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA).
The two-day mega event was inaugurated on 4 March 2022, at The Lalit, New Delhi. Carrying forward the agenda of Skill India Mission, RCPSDC exhibited its objectives, various running schemes like NAPS, RPL and short-term training etc.
RCPSDC showcased eKaushalacharya, an exclusive online platform for digital learning in Rubber and Plastic Industries and also educated the audience on its pilot project 'Utthaan'.
Project “Utthaan- Uplifting Lives of Plastic Waste Management Workforce’’ is one of the flagship projects of RCPSDC which aims at upskilling the workforce (unorganised or organised) in plastic waste segregation, processing, and recycling job roles and to help them perform their jobs more effectively and enhance their productivity.
Shewani Nagpal, Chief Operating Officer, RCPSDC said, “RCPSDC has undertaken several initiatives and implemented various government skilling schemes to upskill the Rubber and Petrochemical sectors and make it competitive. Our stall at the summit highlighted the ‘Utthaan’ project, Insights on different ways that the industry can benefit from RCPSDC in upskilling its workforce through National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Short Term Training and recruit trained manpower through our job portal.
“This Summit provided a platform for RCPSDC to showcase its endeavours and achievements to the industry, where it was encouraged and appreciated. Industry members present there visited the stall and gave their requirements for re-skilling and recruitment of skilled manpower in the Plastics industries. They also learned about Plastic Processing & Recycling Industry in detail.”
It also received appreciation for the job portal for the Rubber and Petrochemical sectors. RCPSDC said the portal comes with advanced filtration tools that allow employers and jobseekers to filter their search based on their desired interests, location, skill sets and more. (MT)
Webfleet Receives Three European Fleet Awards
- By TT News
- July 09, 2025

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has earned three prestigious awards across Europe this month. In Germany, its AI-powered tool Fleet Advisor was recognised as the ‘Rising Star’ at the Baugewerbe Produkt des Jahres 2025 awards. Meanwhile, in Poland, Fleet Advisor – which leverages generative AI to deliver swift, insightful answers to critical fleet-related queries – secured the ‘Fleet Derby 2025’ award in the Digital/AI Innovation in Management category.
Additionally, in Spain, Webfleet received the ‘Award for Excellence in the Road Transport Industry’ from Cadena de Suministro, a leading logistics publication, honouring its 25-year legacy of innovation and transformative contributions to the mobility sector. These accolades highlight Webfleet’s continued leadership and technological advancement in fleet management.
Jan-Maarten de Vries, President of Fleet Management Solutions at Bridgestone, said, “Together, these awards highlight the strength of Webfleet’s dual commitment to cutting-edge innovation and customer-driven progress.”
Passenger Vehicle Forum To Be Held On 2nd September In Pune
- By TT News
- July 09, 2025

The 3rd Edition of the Passenger Vehicle Forum (PVF), a leading forum focussing on the passenger vehicle segment, is scheduled to take place on 3 September 2025, at Hyatt Regency, Pune.
This 2025 edition of PVF will focus on a wide area of topics such as – software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and E/E architecture transformation, electrification, hybridisation & future powertrains, connected, autonomous & smart mobility technologies, sustainability, alternative fuel, customer behaviour, retail transformation and aftermarket innovation.
The idea is to understand the present and future trends reshaping the passenger vehicle industry.
The event is expected to bring together over 300 senior decision-makers, more than 60 speakers and over 40 solution providers to debate, discuss and plan the way forward.
Since its debut, the Passenger Vehicle Forum is amongst one of the key platforms that brings together various stakeholders – OEMs, auto component manufacturers, mobility providers and policy influencers, all under one roof.
Linglong Tire Gets Recognition By HKUST, Harvard Business Review And Deloitte China
- By TT News
- July 09, 2025

Chinese tyre major Linglong Tire was recently recognised as one of the Best Managed Companies in China in an event joint held by Deloitte China, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Business School and the Harvard Business Review.
The tyre maker was recognised for its capabilities in the areas of strategic leadership, operational efficiency, integrated management and sustainable growth at the annual event.
Linglong Tire stated that the Best Managed Companies program is a globally recognised initiative under the guidance of Deloitte is said to be the only international award in China for the comprehensive evaluation of enterprise management systems.
The award in its 7th year saw potential companies evaluated on the bases of complex management questions, executive interviews and neutral expert assessments based on Deloitte’s global program. The companies were assessed on four criteria – strategy, expertise, commitment and financial strength.
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Hankook Tire Hungary Honoured With ‘Key Supporter Of Saint Pantaleon Hospital’ Award
- By TT News
- July 09, 2025
Hankook Tire Hungary Ltd received the ‘Key Supporter of Saint Pantaleon Hospital’ award during the hospital's Semmelweis Day ceremony in Dunaújváros, Hungary. This recognition highlights the company's longstanding commitment to enhancing local healthcare quality through consistent contributions.
Marking a new tradition, this year's ceremony expanded beyond honouring healthcare workers to acknowledge institutional supporters. Hankook earned this distinction through multiple initiatives, including recent equipment donations for the paediatric ward and installation of a nurse call system in the surgical department. The company's support extends to previous years' projects such as ventilator procurement, maternity ward renovations, and pandemic-related protective equipment donations.
The award coincides with Hungary's annual Healthcare Day celebrations on 1 July, which since 1992 has honoured medical professionals nationwide. By recognising Hankook's sustained community involvement, Saint Pantaleon Hospital underscores the vital role of corporate partnerships in maintaining quality healthcare services.
Dr Örs Szilágyi, Director General of the Saint Pantaleon Hospital, said, “We are very grateful for the help and commitment of Hankook Tire Hungary. We are working together for a joint goal to improve continuously the standard of healthcare and thus create value for local citizen, help them in maintaining their health and in getting better. Hankook’s Corporate Social Responsibility sets an example to all. We are happy to award Hankook Tire Hungary Ltd as the first company with the ’Key Supporter of Saint Pantateon Hospital’ award.
Receiving the award from Dr Szilágyi on behalf of the company, Ho Taek Lim, Managing Director of Hankook Tire's Hungary Plant, said, “We are honoured to receive this recognition from Saint Pantaleon Hospital. At Hankook, we believe in long-term partnerships and consider the health of the people living here, our employees and their families to be our most important investment, which is why we intend to continue supporting local initiatives and institutions in the future.”
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