Factory AI, tyre abrasion research and European supply-chain investment shaped the week ending 19 July 2026.
Tiina Frazer will join Nokian Tyres’ Management Team as senior vice president from 1 August 2026.
Ikon Tyres will launch its first in-house premium UHP summer tyre in 54 sizes across three CIS markets.
Nexen Tire has increased storage at its Žatec plant to 830,000 tyres through a new automated warehouse.
RTX 2026 drew more than 13,000 visitors as tyre suppliers focused on mileage, fleet data, retreading and operating costs.
Genan has sold its Houston recycling plant to Liberty Tire Recycling as it redirects resources towards European growth.
Nordic Tyre Group’s Dinamic92 acquisition adds more than 5,000 Romanian trade customers to its European distribution network.
Fraunhofer researchers have developed laboratory methods to generate, collect and analyse tyre abrasion under controlled conditions.
Triangle Tyre and Heuver will present radial and giant OTR tyres for quarry and mining operators at Steinexpo 2026.
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PHINIA appoints Mike Parker and Richard Masters to expand Delphi’s UK diesel and aftermarket business support.
Bridgestone’s latest Champions intake completed training across retail, customer service and future mobility.
Leon Chen will lead Hubtrac’s European PCR development as the brand expands beyond commercial tyres.
Pirelli has confirmed Marco Tronchetti Provera as executive chairman and Andrea Casaluci as CEO.
International Tyres appoints Joanna James and Paula Latcham as Area Sales Managers to support trade customers.
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