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The upcoming 11th edition of India Rubber Expo to be held in Mumbai at Bombay Exhibition Centre (Nesco), from 20th March to 22nd March 2024. India Rubber Expo is conceived and organized by the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA), a non- profit body dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the interests of the rubber industry through a host of industry initiatives. Established in 1945, AIRIA is one of the oldest premier industry associations in India and has over 1300+ countrywide members and some key industry associations as its association members.

With effect from 01.01.2024, Martin Schürmann will manage the business of the STEINL Group together with Peter Steinl and Reinhard Danzer. He will be responsible for the injection molding, automation and dosing technology activities within the group and is going to expand the business strategically.

The SportContact 7 is a high-performance summer tire designed for powerful, sporty vehicles. With its very good handling characteristics and short braking distances, the tire impressed in numerous independent tire tests. The Continental developers focused on achieving the highest perfection in all performance criteria with a view to combining the most enjoyable driving experience possible with the very highest levels of safety and sustainability. Compared to the predecessor model, the SportContact 7 offers reduced wet braking distances by eight percent. In dry braking, the tire shortens the braking distance by six percent, whereas the tire’s mileage was extended by 17 percent.

CEO of GRI, Dr. Mahesha Ranasoma, was a distinguished speaker at the Smithers conference on “Sustainability in Tires” in Shanghai, China. Dr. Ranasoma delivered a captivating presentation titled “The Green Revolution of the Tire Industry: A Deep Dive into ESG Integration,” drawing the attention of industry leaders in attendance. He highlighted GRI’s role in developing sustainable Specialty Tires and green practices, emphasizing the company’s commitment to advancing environmentally conscious solutions.

Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Dahiya, Vice President, Sales and Service, Apollo Tyres Ltd, said “Bhopal is fast emerging as a premium tire market with consumers preferring high performance tires for their premium cars and superbikes. Arihant Tyres, with its rich experience of two decades, along with its enviable clientele at its 4 outlets across the city, is the perfect fit for Vredestein product range, targeted towards the enthusiastic explorers, for whom the ultra-high performance vehicles are a reflection of themselves. We are confident that a presence in this high footfall zone and enhanced brand visibility, will be a win-win situation for both, Arihant Tyres and us.”

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that the company’s science-based near-term and net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

PRE-Q® Galgo Corporation promoted retreading at the annual OSBMA (Ohio School Bus Mechanics Association) workshop in Columbus, Ohio, on October 3, 2023. OSBMA works to improve, promote, and develop the professional status of school bus mechanics throughout Ohio.

YOKOHAMA introduces the GEOLANDAR CV 4S, a new all-season tire for crossover SUVs. The latest addition to the GEOLANDAR brand of tires for SUVs and pick-up trucks, the GEOLANDAR CV 4S will be launched from this autumn in North America, Europe and then South Korea. The new tire will be available in 32 sizes, ranging from 245/45R20 103V to 235/65R17 108V.

After working for several years in Germany and abroad, Jörg Stech was most recently responsible for the overall business of ARGO-HYTOS GmbH, a leading manufacturer of components and systems for the hydraulics industry, as Managing Director. A graduate engineer (Diploma from Baden-Wuerttemberg Corporative State University, Stuttgart), he additionally holds a master’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in industrial science – both from a renowned US university. Jörg Stech also has extensive experience in organizational development as well as in production.