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Senior representations from the Thai and Italian industry attended the inauguration of the new facility in early October. – Photos Vittoria

Vittoria opens carbon-neutral bicycle tyre factory in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - As part of its ambitious growth and investment plans, tyre manufacturer Vittoria has opened a new state-of-the-art factory in...

“Some products might not guarantee 100% retention of inflation pressure on some rims currently on the market,” explained Pirelli about the voluntary recall of some P Zero Race TLR tyres. – Photo Pirelli

Pirelli issues voluntary recall of certain P Zero race tyres

MILAN, Italy - Tyre manufacturer Pirelli is carrying out a voluntary recall of some bicycle tyres of the type P Zero Race TLR, size 28-622. The...

Through use of new materials, more energy efficient and precise manufacturing, reTyre's aims to produce “the most sustainable tyre in history.” - Photo reTyre

reTyre accelerates production of 100% reusable tyre

SKI, Norway - At Eurobike, reTyre introduced its sustainable, rubber-free tyres made from bio-based elastomers which allow for fully reusable tyres...

Goodyear making significant strides in bicycle segment

Goodyear making significant strides in bicycle segment

Goodyear is expanding its presence in the bicycle tyre industry with a manufacturing facility in Taiwan and a focus on OEM partnerships. Through a...

Manjul Pahwa, director of Ralson and Milan Sindelar, director of Zleen concluded their Joint Venture. – Photo Bike Europe

Ralson Tires and Czech Zleen partner to expand in Europe

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - To cater for tyres for the European bicycle industry, Ralson India Ltd., Zleen s.r.o., and Mahansaria Ent. Pvt. have formed...

Schwalbe’s flagship model, the Marathon which entered the market 40 years ago becomes the first product to “close the loop” and be made from used tyres. – Photo Schwalbe

Schwalbe recycles used tyres to turn the Marathon 'green'

REICHSHOF, Germany - Schwalbe has claimed a new 'first' with the launch of a bicycle tyre made from used tyres. With 34% lower carbon emissions than...

Under license for Goodyear, Rubber Kinetics operates an efficient and high-quality bicycle tyre manufacturing facility in Nantou, Taiwan. – Photos Bike Europe

Taiwanese bicycle tyre factory a boost to Goodyear’s profile

NANTOU, Taiwan – Already present in 47 countries in the after-market, Goodyear is trying to solidify its presence in the bicycle tyre industry. An...

The company headquarters in Reichshof, Germany employs 204 people. – Photo Schwalbe

Schwalbe achieves record turnover in 2022

REICHSHOF, Germany – Tyre manufacturer, Schwalbe increased its turnover to €335 million in 2022, a growth of more than 20% compared to the previous...

Marker substances allow natural rubber to be invisibly marked with information pertaining to its geographical origin. – Photo Continental

Continental adds invisible markers to verify origin of rubber

HANOVER, Germany - Tyre manufacturer Continental aims to make highly complex processes in its supply chains more transparent following a breakthrough...

20,000 tyres have finally been collected for recycling after a long wait. – Photo Schwalbe

Schwalbe recycling scheme embraced by retailers

REICHSHOF, Germany - The fact that a German bike store owner had to wait 23 years for a tyre recycling scheme is a tell-tale sign of how lagging the...