Sailun Group Co. plans to invest USD 93.48 million to double its truck tyre production capacity in Cambodia, betting on growing demand in North America amid ongoing trade tensions.

The Shanghai-listed company said in a statement that the Chinese tyre maker will boost annual production of all-steel radial tyres by 1.65 million units at its CART Tire Co. facility in Sai Jaeng City. The expanded operation is expected to generate USD 244.73 million in annual revenue and USD 47.12 million in net profit.

The board, led by Chairwoman Liu Yanhua, approved the expansion plan at a meeting on January 6. The project allocates USD 61.18 million for construction and USD 32.30 million for working capital, funded through a capital increase at Sailun’s Hong Kong subsidiary.

Construction will take nine months, after which CART Tire’s total capacity will reach 21 million semi-steel radial tyres and 3.3 million all-steel radial tyres annually. The facility currently produces nine million semi-steel radial tyres, with an additional 12 million semi-steel and 1.65 million all-steel tyre capacity.

The investment comes as tyre manufacturers seek to diversify production bases outside China to navigate trade barriers and reduce geopolitical risks. Cambodia has become a preferred destination due to its lower labour costs and favourable trade status with major markets.

The expansion will be executed through a structured capital injection involving Sailun’s subsidiaries in Hong Kong and Singapore before reaching CART Tire in Cambodia.

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Bartell Machinery Systems has announced an expansion of its production facility in Rome, New York, aimed at increasing manufacturing capacity and reducing lead times for customers.

The company is adding 22,400 square feet of high-bay manufacturing space to its existing 152,000 sq ft site. The expansion will include 30-tonne crane capacity, designed to improve material handling, workflow efficiency and flexibility in managing work in progress.

“This expansion of our Rome, New York production facility represents an exciting and important milestone for Bartell Machinery Systems,” said Ben Lunduski, Vice President of Operations of Bartell.

The increased ceiling height will enable the company to manufacture larger and more complex equipment more efficiently. The additional vertical clearance and heavy-lift infrastructure are expected to support improved assembly processes and sequencing of large-scale projects.

Bartell said the investment is intended to increase throughput across multiple product lines, enhance scheduling flexibility and reduce bottlenecks in assembly and testing. The company also expects to expand its capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

“As demand for our large industrial machinery systems continues to grow, this investment reinforces our long-term commitment to our manufacturing operations in Central New York, our customers and our employees,” said Pat Morocco, President of Bartell. “By expanding our production capabilities, we are positioning Bartell for continued success while building a strong foundation for future growth.”

The expansion is also expected to lead to an increase in the company’s workforce to support higher production volumes, contributing to employment in the local area.

Bartell, which produces equipment for the rubber and tyre, wire and cable, and oil and gas industries, said the expansion reflects sustained demand across its product lines and continued growth in recent years. Construction of the facility is at an early stage.

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TyreXpo Asia and AutoMROtive will return to Singapore from 17 to 19 March 2027 at Marina Bay Sands, following a well-attended 2026 edition in Bangkok that drew more than 6,000 buyers and sellers from across the tyre and automotive aftermarket sectors.

The co-located events aim to bring together manufacturers, suppliers and solution providers with distributors, dealers, workshop operators, fleet owners and other industry participants from Asia and international markets. Organisers said the combined format is designed to reflect increasing integration across the tyre and automotive maintenance ecosystems.

TyreXpo Asia Singapore will continue to position itself as a marketplace dedicated to the global tyre industry, while AutoMROtive will focus on technologies and services shaping automotive maintenance, repair and operations, with particular emphasis on fleet servicing.

The exhibition will cover a broad range of segments, including passenger car, commercial vehicle and industrial tyres, alongside wheels and related accessories such as rims and tyre fillers. It will also feature tyre manufacturing, retreading and maintenance solutions, as well as automotive components including batteries and braking systems.

In addition, the event will showcase workshop equipment, diagnostic tools and digital maintenance technologies, including predictive systems. Sustainability is also expected to be a key theme, with solutions related to tyre recycling, disposal and waste management included in the line-up.

Organisers said the event is intended to support companies seeking to expand their presence in the region, offering opportunities to connect with distribution networks, generate sales leads and demonstrate new technologies to a targeted industry audience.

Sponsorship and branding options will be available for companies aiming to increase visibility or position themselves as thought leaders within the sector. These can be tailored to support objectives such as lead generation, market positioning and customer engagement.

The announcement comes as companies in the tyre and automotive aftermarket industries begin planning their sales and marketing strategies for 2027, with trade events expected to play a role in facilitating cross-border partnerships and market access in Asia.

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Toyo Tire Corporation said Mitsubishi Corporation has ceased to be a major shareholder after tendering its entire holding through a treasury share buyback, ending its status as the company’s largest shareholder.

The change took effect on 10^th August , 2026, following Toyo Tire’s acquisition of its own shares through off-auction trading (ToSTNeT-3). Mitsubishi tendered all its shares, excluding less than one unit, as part of the transaction.

As a result, Mitsubishi is no longer classified as a major shareholder or associated company of Toyo Tire, the company said.

Before the transaction, Mitsubishi held 30,822,206 shares, equivalent to 20.07 percent of total voting rights, and ranked as the largest shareholder. Following the change, its holding has effectively been reduced to zero.

The move follows Toyo Tire’s earlier announcement on August 7, 2026 regarding the termination of its capital and business alliance with Mitsubishi, alongside plans to repurchase its own shares.

Toyo Tire said the change would have no impact on its consolidated financial results.

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Linglong Tire has become the first Chinese tyre manufacturer to join the Global Data Service Organization (GDSO) as a full member, marking a step in the industry’s efforts to standardise and exchange tyre-related data globally.

The company joins the non-profit body as its fourteenth member. GDSO was established in January 2022 by Bridgestone, Continental, Goodyear, Michelin and Pirelli to facilitate the digital exchange of tyre data and develop common standards across the sector.

Moh Wahi, Head Of Truck And Bus Tyre Development at Linglong Europe, said: "By joining the GDSO as a Full Member and providing reliable data, we want to be the first Chinese tyre manufacturer to make a positive contribution to the further development of the tire industry and set new standards for the efficient processing of tire data in the digital age."

Riccardo Giovannotti, Secretary General of GDSO, said: "With Linglong Tire as a Full Member, GDSO is gaining one of the leading Chinese tire companies which is committed to digitalization and sustainability in the industry. Together, we will further make progress in developing standards for data processing and future-oriented solutions."

Shandong Linglong Tire Co., Ltd., founded in 1975, operates seven research and development centres globally and employs almost 20,000 people. The company runs nearly 200,000 sales outlets and exports products to 175 countries.

It supplies tyres to more than 200 production bases for over 60 automakers and has manufacturing facilities across China, Thailand and Serbia, with plans to expand further overseas.

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