Valebridge Media Services (VMS), the organiser of the 2022 Recircle Awards, the tyre industry awards programme recognising exceptional achievements in terms of sustainability within the tyre retreading and recycling sectors, have revealed the list of members of the Nominations Committee for the 2022 event.
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Swedish Truck Market Continues Consecutive Decline, Reducing the Progress of 2021’s First Half
With 2,401 trucks sold in October, the market has seen a comparative 27% decline from the previous October, although the market is still 30% up on last year, with electric trucks increasing by over 100%, indicating that the Bonus Malus system has helped the move towards electrification, in figures released by BIL Sweden. Buses continue to see drastic declines in registrations, indicating that the market is still going through a turbulent period, in part because of the ending of the Bonus malus programme.
September’s Figures Show Only a Modest Output for UK Commercial Vehicle Market
With 7,799 commercial vehicles produced during September, the increase was a modest 1.8% rise on 2020’s September. Exports on the other hand saw a 12.4% dip but a healthy 27.3% increase for the domestic market. This amounts to a 15.4% year-on-year rise against 2020, but, overall the market is decidedly weaker compared to the five-year average, in results released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Los Premios Hevea Finalises Nominees in Preparation for the 2022 Ceremony
Los Premios Hevea, the Industry Awards for the Spanish tyre sector have announced the complete list of nominees for the 20 awards up for grabs. From 15th October to 31st December, professionals can cast their vote in the III edition of Los Premios Hevea, with the vote count certified by a notary. Organised by EuroPneus in conjunction with Motortec Madrid, Los Premios Hevea 2022 will take place at the IFEMA Fair in Madrid and will recognise excellence in the Spanish tyre sector.
Westlake Tyre Exhibited at Swedish Trucker Trucking Festival
Safe Cargo exhibited Westlake tyres at the Trucker Trucking Festival held in Mantorp Park, Sweden, from October 8th to 9th, 2021.
Trelleborg Introduces Price Increases Across All Segments
Starting 5th November 2021, Trelleborg has confirmed they’ll raise prices across all segments.
Arriva Italia Rely on Continental for Safety and Technological Input
Signing a five-year exclusive deal with Continental, Arriva, with over 2,400 buses, is a major player in the Italian bus industry.
Gibson Remains in the Running for BTRC After Two Additional Podium Finishes
Having secured two podium finishes and the fastest lap at Pembrey, Giti Tire’s Martin Gibson is just five points off the leader in the 2021 British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) with one race weekend remaining.
Record Growth for Agricultural Machinery Ensures Powerful Domestic and Exports Market for Italy
In time for the big EIMA International Conference taking place in Bologna, the Federazione Nazionale Costruttori Macchine per l'Agricoltura (FederUnacoma) has released the latest agricultural figures provided by the Ministry of Transport for Italy. With a resounding 43.8% increase in agricultural machinery over the first nine months of the year, the Italian agricultural industry has reason to celebrate, with a turnout of no less than EUR 14 billion.
ZC Rubber Prepares 5G Smart Factory Project
Zhongce Rubber Group (ZC Rubber) plans to use 5G technology to promote data network platform innovation and data-driven production process reengineering in an upcoming project for ZC Rubber's pilot factory, the Future Factory. It will enhance the core competitiveness and corporate value through network collaboration, flexible production, and service extension and create a replicable 5G Smart Factory platform for the tyre industry.