Tyre News Media Launches UK Tyre Industry Outlook 2027

Wheely-Safe Sets Up Australia–New Zealand Hub for Fleet Safety

Wheely-Safe creates an ANZ arm led by George Priest to deliver local sales, support and distribution.

NTDA Names 2025 Tyre Industry Awards Finalists

NTDA confirms finalists for 2025 Tyre Industry Awards ahead of its annual dinner in Milton Keynes this October.

Linglong Tire Extends Chelsea FC Global Partnership

Merityre Southfields Gains Bridgestone e-CENTRE Accreditation

Bridgestone e-CENTRE accreditation recognises Merityre Southfields for ESG progress, staff wellbeing and customer experience.

RTX Scotland 2025 Opens Registration for November SEC Show

Registration for RTX Scotland 2025 is open for 19 - 20 Nov at Glasgow’s SEC with free entry, expert seminars and major brands.

Prinx Chengshan Thailand Plant Restarts Under IEAT Trial

After our earlier report on the IEAT shutdown, Prinx Chengshan Thailand plant restarts; HKEX notes a 28-day trial from 8 Aug.

Sailun Joins NTDA as First Chinese Tyre Manufacturer Member

Sailun joins NTDA as the first Chinese tyre manufacturer member, strengthening engagement with the UK tyre trade.

GPSNR Assurance System Launch Targets Risk Hotspots in Natural Rubber

GPSNR’s Assurance System brings risk-based oversight and independent verification to natural rubber supply chains.

BKT Bhuj Plant Achieves British Safety Council Five Star Audit

Short Summary (Dek): BKT’s Bhuj factory secures British Safety Council Five Star, recognising best-practice occupational health and safety management.

Sumitomo Rubber Publishes Integrated Report 2025 Highlighting R.I.S.E. 2035

Sumitomo Rubber’s 2025 Integrated Report sets out innovation, governance, and sustainability plans under R.I.S.E. 2035.

Fendt 728 Boosts Efficiency with Michelin AxioBib 2 Tyres

DS & JE King & Son equips Fendt 728 with Michelin AxioBib 2 tyres to enhance efficiency, traction and soil protection.

Cabot Buys Bridgestone’s Mexico Carbon Black Subsidiary for $70 Million

Bridgestone carbon black business sale hands Mexico Carbon Manufacturing to Cabot for $70 million as part of a global restructuring drive.

Grupa Recykl Expands Europe Footprint with Baltic Acquisition

Grupa Recykl acquires Baltic collector APG and lines up a German purchase to scale European tyre recycling.

Point S Advises Tyre Retailers to Stay Flexible on Inventory

Industry network says agile, flexible inventory strategies trump large stockpiles while tariffs and shipping costs remain unpredictable.

Thai Regulators Temporarily Suspend Prinx Chengshan Plant Pending Compliance Review

Thailand’s Industrial Estate Authority (IEAT) has ordered Prinx Chengshan’s Chon Buri tyre plant to halt production over missing TIS marks, mis-labelling and waste-handling violations.

BTMA Unveils Future-Focused Brand Identity

BTMA rebrand positions the UK tyre trade body for a tech-driven, sustainable and competitive mobility era.

Vaculug Names Darren Clark Regional Operations Manager

Vaculug appoints Darren Clark as Regional Operations Manager for Manchester, Birmingham and Wales, bolstering Western UK service coverage.

Vaculug Named as Supplier on Crown Commercial Service Framework

Vaculug has been appointed to the CCS RM6353 Lot 2, supplying and managing tyres for UK public-sector fleets.

Giti Tire Hits 93% Sustainable Materials in Prototype Tyre

Giti’s latest prototype tyre is built from 93 percent renewable and recycled materials, edging closer to commercial launch by 2030.

Yokohama Named CDP Supplier Engagement Leader for 2024

CDP awards Yokohama its highest Supplier Engagement Leader rating, recognising robust Scope 3 and net-zero supply-chain initiatives.

A1 ADAS Promotes Jamie Willis As Workshop ADAS Choices Expand

A1 ADAS promotes Jamie Willis as workshops weigh investment in equipment against mobile and remote ADAS services.

Who Will Fit the Tyres of Tomorrow?

The UK tyre trade needs more technicians, but the bigger challenge is building the skills required for increasingly complex vehicles.

Sophie Lyden's Tyre Safety Work Receives National Recognition

Sophie Lyden has been recognised for turning everyday garage experience into practical road safety education.

Hankook Tyre UK Promotes Cottrell to TBR Network Role

Jon Cottrell will oversee Hankook’s UK truck tyre operations, dealer network development and fleet support services.

Tyre Industry Awards 2026 Shortlist Recognises UK Trade Talent

The NTDA has shortlisted technicians, apprentices and businesses across seven categories for its 2026 industry awards.

Chris Follows Takes on Snowdon for The Albion Foundation

Chris Follows will climb Yr Wyddfa to raise funds for The Albion Foundation’s community programmes.

Nexen Tire Extends European Leadership Restructure

New managing directors take responsibility for Nexen Tire operations in Germany, Poland, France and Spain.

Ian Jackson Takes Technical Services Role at Continental

Ian Jackson will lead Continental’s UK technical operation as Steve Howat prepares to retire after 15 years.

Hankook Restructures German Sales and Marketing Leadership

Manfred Zoni will oversee Hankook’s German sales and marketing activities following a management restructure.

Brad Hazelden and George Leigh Take Senior Oak Tyres Roles

Oak Tyres promotes two long-serving managers to support standards and efficiency across its expanding depot network.

Tiina Frazer Joins Nokian Tyres Management Team

Tiina Frazer will join Nokian Tyres’ Management Team as senior vice president from 1 August 2026.

Mike Parker and Richard Masters Join PHINIA Aftermarket Team

PHINIA appoints Mike Parker and Richard Masters to expand Delphi’s UK diesel and aftermarket business support.