Michelin Stops Some Production in Europe Due to Ukraine Crisis
The serious crisis currently unfolding in Ukraine is particularly impacting Europe. Michelin says it is monitoring the situation at all times at the highest level of the Company and expresses its full support for the victims of this conflict. Michelin says it is doing everything possible to support affected employees and also supports local initiatives
ZC Rubber Opens Europe Technical Center, Appoints New Execs
ZC Rubber named Martin Wells as its new vice president global OE and Jörn Tietjens as key account manager OE and automotive engineer, both at the new Europe Technical Center.
Goodyear Introduces New Eagle UHP Tire
Goodyear has announced its next-generation Ultra High Performance (UHP) road tire, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, to its European market.
Armstrong Tire Expands Into Europe
Global tire manufacturer and distributor ZAFCO has partnered with European tire supplier Van Den Ban to launch Armstrong Tire’s European business.
Micheldever Ends Kumho Partnership in UK
Kumho Tire and Micheldever Tyre Services are ending their 15-year partnership by mutual decision.
New President, COO of Hankook Tire Europe
Hankook Tire has a new President and COO for Europe and CIS markets.
ZC Rubber Expands into Germany
Chinese tiremaker ZC Rubber has added another global branch of the organization – this one in Germany, Zhongce Europe GmbH (ZC Europe).
Apollo Vredestein Reorganizes Sales in Europe
Apollo Vredestein has announced that in order to reorganize its sales department, it has introduced three new a cluster directors: Paul Eidhof, Thomas Körpert and Dimitrios Papadopoulos.
Martins Industries Expands to Europe
Martins Industries has opened a distribution center and a sales office in the Netherlands.
Lehigh Technologies Bringing Repurposed Rubber Tech to Europe
Atlanta, Ga.-based Lehigh Technologies, a company that produces sustainable raw materials from end-of-life tires and post-industrial rubber, has entered a joint venture with HERA Holding, a European waste resources company, to build the first micronized rubber powder (MRP) production facility in Europe. The joint venture, Lehigh Spain, will construct the MRP plant as a HERA
Apollo Tyres Acquires Reifencom
Apollo Tyres has acquired the German tire distributer – Reifencom GmbH – for 45.6 million euros. Reifencom is one of Germany’s largest tire distributers, operating 37 stores and service centers across Germany. The company also has an online presence in Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Denmark. “The acquisition is a strategic fit in further
Aeolus: 50 Years to a Global Brand
Aeolus Tyre Co. welcomed its OEMs, wholesalers and tire dealers from more than 50 countries to the Chinese city of Jiaozuo to be a part of the tiremaker’s 50th anniversary. Aeolus kicked off the September celebration at its 50 Anniversary Conference in the Taiji gymnasium with dancing, music and speeches. During its 50-year celebration, the
