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Silke Bernhardt as of April 1st has taken up the newly created position of Head of Communications & Public Affairs of the Tyres business area at Continental in Hanover.

Last week, Linglong Tire held the opening of their fifth manufacturing base in Changchun, Jilin Province with dignitaries from Changchun, Jilin, China FAW Group Corporation, China Rubber Industry Association, and Linglong’s partners attending.

Linglong Tire has been devoting itself and supporting its partners during COVID-19.

BKT is thanking all farmers who continue to work hard and provide essential service supporting the economy and the society as a whole.

Alliance Tire Group has extended its warranty to 5 years on the entire Galaxy solid tyre range.

Michelin has issued special guidance for construction plant operators laying up machines for extended periods during the COVID-19 pandemic, with work at many construction sites and infrastructure projects now either halted or operating at significantly reduced capacity.

Independent parcel carrier Yodel is rolling out a new generation of tyres designed to maximise the safety and mobility of its delivery vans in all weathers, including on dry, wet, icy and snow-covered roads.

Hankook is introducing an automatic testing system in quality control. The AI-supported system uses digital sensors and is constantly learning to improve the efficiency and accuracy of product testing. During the entire tyre testing process, specially trained experts as well as the new systems will be used in the future to ensure the required product quality and therefore driver safety. To this end, three thorough inspections will be carried out in the final phase to identify possible defects.

BestDrive part of the Continental Group has been continuing to support the Spanish economy after being included as an essential service by the Spanish Government on the 29th of March. Thanks to this, the tyre network is contributing to the mobility of people and goods as a parte of the minimum services that must be provided during the state of alarm.

Continental has been manufacturing medical hoses for Bergamo and Lombardy, which its region in urgent supply of medical equipment.