Author: Eoin Cuttle

Pirelli has outlined plans to invest approximately €1 billion (c.$1.2 billion) to expand its United States manufacturing plant in Rome, Georgia.

Continental has introduced the new Conti Eco HT 5 trailer tyre, completing its fifth-generation Conti Eco portfolio for freight transport.

Ozka Tyres, which is distributed in Ireland by Mileage Tyres, has appointed Mehmet Yüksel as chief operating officer (COO).

At last week’s IAA Transportation in Hanover, Prinx Europe focused on its current truck tyre portfolio and its latest long haul tyre, the Thailand-produced Xelera EcoLine. It combines data analysis while driving through X-Chip technology with TÜV SÜD certification.

Kevin Burke Tyres (KBT) has announced the appointment of Cathal Murtagh as commercial director for original equipment (OE) and Alliance aftersales.

Nexen Tire has introduced the N’Fra Sport 2, its latest ultra-high-performance summer tyre and the successor to the highly successful N’Fera Sport.

The latest range of Westlake’s Gen II truck tyres were on show at IAA Transportation last week, where manufacturer ZC Rubber gave visitors a broader view of brand’s commercial tyre portfolio and its focus on efficiency and more sustainable transport.

Bridgestone has appointed Stefano Sanchini as president of its European sales, as the manufacturer aims to “strengthen customer focus, simplify engagement across product groups and support the company’s continued growth ambitions”.

Hankook revealed its new Smart Flex TH51 trailer tyre generation at IAA Transportation, offering higher mileage and lower rolling resistance compared with its predecessor.

The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) paid tribute to long-serving industry leader Niall Murray at the recent ITIA Golf & Social gathering in Co Kilkenny, recognising his “outstanding contribution” to both the Association and the wider tyre industry following his departure from the ITIA National Executive Committee.

Continental has significantly expanded its global portfolio of ultra-high-performance (UHP) tyres – measuring 18-inches and above – over the past five years and plans to strengthen this segment further in the future.