In-Depth Discussions at Intelligent Tire Technology Congress

(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Last year’s inaugural IQPC international congress on intelligent tire technology has proven what today’s hot tyre industry topics are.

Published: May 22, 2006

Extended mobility concepts and tyre pressure monitoring systems promise to increase safety tremendously. But customers’ acceptance and satisfaction highly depends on adequate aftermarket supply.

Other challenges for the tyre industry constitute the trend towards the intelligent tyres as well as the European Commission’s intention to ban highly aromatic oils as an ingredient of tyre rubber.

Top-level speakers from leading OEMs, tyre manufacturers, suppliers and research centres such as Fiat, Michelin, Siemens VDO, Beru, Nira Dynamics, TSS International, Rema Tip Top and IKA, BMW and many more have confirmed that they will report about their first-hand experiences and results. The next congress will run from Sept. 20-22. Further information is available from www.iqpc.de/de-2526.

The strategy for 100% sustainable tire manufacturing

Enhancing energy efficiency and the transition to green energy sources takes viewing manufacturing operations with a wide-angle lens.

By David Sickels

David Sickels is the Editor of Tire Review. He has a history of working in the media, marketing and automotive industries in both print and online.

Published: May 17, 2024

During the Michelin Sustainability Summit held at the Sonoma Raceway, members of the company's leadership put a spotlight on the strides Michelin is making in sustainable tire manufacturing. A panel representing the crux of Michelin's operations – design, manufacturing, and delivery – was comprised of Nathália Hasselmann, the plant manager of Michelin's passenger car tire facility in Greenville, South Carolina; George Kurian, vice president of supply chain and logistics for Michelin North America; and Cyril Roget, Group Scientific Innovation and Communications Director for Michelin.