Rubber Birch Bark Innovation Wins Nokian Sustainability Challenge
The winner of the challenge received a monetary prize as well as the opportunity to explore a business or development partnership with Nokian.
Nokian Tyres Holds Innovation Challenge Finals
Sustainability at the top of mind for Nokian Tyres during its innovation challenge.
Nokian Tyres Recaps North American Achievements in 2022
Despite unexpected challenges, 2022 ended as a success for Nokian Tyres, thanks to strong partnerships and more.
Nokian Tyres Invests $174M To Double Dayton Factory Production
Nokian’s Dayton factory expansion includes a 600,000-tire warehouse.
Top 10 Stories of 2022
As the tire industry continues to recover from pandemic supply chain strains, 2022 brought a host of new tire launches as well as excitement around emerging tire trends… and topics that make you scratch your head. I think you’ll definitely see what I mean in this year’s list of top stories from 2022. To compile
Monro Leverages ATD Partnership, Waives Battery Install Changes
Monro, Inc. recently implemented a series of initiatives designed to help customers prepare for winter driving. The company said these efforts are part of a forward-looking strategic plan to position the company as a strong competitor in every market across the country. “Monro’s guiding principle is to be ready for the customer when they walk
Nokian Tyres Signs Manufacturing Deal with Sentury Tire
Nokian Tyres plc and Qingdao Sentury Tire Co., Ltd. have signed a contract manufacturing agreement. According to the agreement, Qingdao Sentury Tire will start to manufacture select Nokian Tyres passenger car tires for the Central European market. Tires manufactured at Sentury Tire’s production facility are designed by Nokian Tyres and have been tested in Nokian
Winter Tire Market Flat, But EV-Specific Products Bring Opportunity
Affected by pandemic supply chain disruptions and the uptick in sales of all-weather tires, the winter tire market in the U.S. has been largely flat in recent years. Despite the expectation that this will continue, tire dealers in snowy regions like the northern U.S. and Canada still should plan ahead to meet consumer demand in
New ISO Ice Grip Symbol present on Nokian Tyres’ Latest Winter Tires
Nokian Tyres will produce the Hakkapeliitta 10 and R5 passenger, SUV and EV tires with a new ice grip symbol that indicates subjection to rigorous testing on icy surfaces, according to standards established by the ISO. To be eligible for the ice grip marking, Nokian says the tires’ ice performance must be verified through an
Nokian Tyres to Build New Factory in Romania
Like many companies, Nokian Tyres has been impacted by the war in Ukraine, and as a result, the company sold its Russian holdings to build a new facility in Romania. “In the third quarter of 2022, our focus was on planning and taking the first steps to build the new Nokian Tyres without Russia,” said
Nokian Tyres Acquires Industrial Property in Nokia, Finland
Nokian Tyres has acquired the entire share capital of the industrial property at Pirkkalaistie in Nokia, Finland from a real estate company Nokian Portti Oy. The total floor area of the building is approximately 27,000 square meters (290,626 square feet) and is directly connected to Nokian Tyres’ headquarters and factory, according to the company. After
Restored Locomotive to Help Nokian Tyres Transport Raw Materials
The commercial rail system helped build Southeast Tennessee’s booming manufacturing economy. Now, Nokian Tyres says its helping the company build a more significant supply at its tire production facility in North America. The tiremaker says it is partnering with the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum to use a restored locomotive to deliver raw materials to the
