In a move to highlight the importance of domestic manufacturing within the tyre industry, the South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) has unveiled its new Homegrown #DrivingLocal initiative and logo,…
Issue Date: 4 September 2023 Lubin Ozoux, CEO of Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (SRSA), has been announced as one of 10 finalists in the 2023 Conscious Companies Awards, hosted by…
Media Statement: 28 July 2023 Anti-Dumping duties of between 7.18% to 43.6% were imposed on dumped imports of passenger, truck and bus tyres imported from, or originating in, China. Fairly…
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has appointed Olaf Kreis as its new Plant Manager for the Gqeberha-based operations, which is the German company’s only tyre manufacturing plant in Africa. Kreis…
The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) and its member companies are striving to empower the youth and foster employment opportunities throughout their value chains. Local Tyre Industry Nurtures Next…
Business can help solve the youth unemployment crisis and position itself for growth. By Botaki Hlalele, Learning & Development Leader, Bridgestone June 2023 - This Youth Month, we once again…
South African local tyre manufacturers are playing their part in driving towards a greener future and building a more sustainable future for all. Combining cutting-edge technology with capital investment and…
As school holidays approach, families across the country may be preparing for road trips and adventures. While it's a time filled with excitement and fun, it's crucial not to overlook…
The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) and National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) have added their support to the call by the Tyre, Equipment, Parts Association (TEPA), for…
12 June 2023 The second-hand tyre industry in South Africa presents enormous challenges, with an estimated 63% of second-hand tyres sold in the country being illegal and unfit for road…