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Kenda continues its global expansion today with the acquisition of Starco Europe. Besides a good cultural, organizational and strategic fit, both companies see significant long-term opportunities. Kenda has been a Starco supplier since 1982 and the relationship between the two … Read more

The latest list of Top 20 tyre manufacturers includes nine International Tyre Manufacturers Association (ITMA) members, underlining the association’s value to the global industry. ITMA members achieving top 20 manufacturer status were: Sumitomo, Yokohama, Maxxis, Giti, ZC Rubber, Toyo Tires, … Read more

Premier League trophy to be on display on Yokohama stand at Automechanika Chelsea FC’s first trophy win since Yokohama became official shirt partner in 2015 The trophy will be on display on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th June only Following … Read more

Harjeev Kandhari has joined the board of directors of Doublestar Europe as vice chairman. The joint venture between Qingdao Doublestar and the Zenises Group, of which Kandhari is CEO, is responsible for the sale, marketing and distribution of all Doublestar … Read more

Since its foundation in the city of Yokohama, Japan in 1917, The Yokohama Rubber Company has evolved into one of the leading global tyre manufacturers and in 2017 celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Recently,  a new private brand Goldline is introduced into the UK by Van den Ban Autobanden B.V. (VDB), international tyre wholesaler/distributor  in Europe with their HQ in the Netherlands.

Bicycle tyre manufacturer Maxxis is celebrating its 50th anniversary in business this Month.

Yanchang Rubber and Van den Ban become ITMA’s latest members The Association reaches a record high of 21 members Post-Brexit support likely to be even more important for international tyre manufacturers Two significant international tyre businesses have become the latest … Read more

Future Tire Conference, organised by European Rubber Journal, will take place for the first time during the international tire industry event REIFEN and co-located Rubber Tech Europe in Essen on 24-25 May 2016. The conference will look at current trends that are shaping the future of the … Read more

Among other matters the European Commission Roadworthiness Committee has been deliberating on the difficult question of tyre aging. Here is what they have to say.