European researchers are developing rubber from food waste as tyre makers seek lower-carbon and more resilient raw materials.
Global ELT data reveals major regional differences in collection, recycling quality and dependence on energy recovery.
INSCAN captures tread, wear and sidewall data as vehicles pass over a low-profile scanning unit.
Tyre News analysis examines how traceability rules could reshape natural rubber sourcing, supplier approval and market access.
Chris Follows will climb Yr Wyddfa to raise funds for The Albion Foundation’s community programmes.
Rubber traceability, digital inspections and material supply shaped tyre industry developments during the week.
BKT achieved record off-highway tyre volumes while higher materials and freight costs restricted margin growth.
UK all-season tyre volumes fell 9.8% as weaker consumer demand spread across the replacement market.
Halfords will enter the FTSE 250 on 4 August after reporting higher sales, margins and underlying profit.
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New managing directors take responsibility for Nexen Tire operations in Germany, Poland, France and Spain.
Ian Jackson will lead Continental’s UK technical operation as Steve Howat prepares to retire after 15 years.
Manfred Zoni will oversee Hankook’s German sales and marketing activities following a management restructure.
Oak Tyres promotes two long-serving managers to support standards and efficiency across its expanding depot network.
Tiina Frazer will join Nokian Tyres’ Management Team as senior vice president from 1 August 2026.