Interview:
Robert-Jan Geurink – moving forward with
Confidence and expertise – 2
Feature:
Steep rise in import duties contributing
to illicit trade – 8
Feature:
Smither’s forecasts strong return to growth
$59.4 million off-road tyre market – 10
New product:
Falken Tyres launches new patterns in SA – 12
Local News:
New Dunlop performance tyre provides
ultimate ride – 14
Continental Tyre celebrates 75-year legacy
in SA by highlighting automotive icons – 16
Sumitomo Rubber SA launches accredited
training to drive success of township
entrepreneurs – 17
World News ASIA:
Bridgestone to strengthen investment in
natural rubber plantations in South
East Asia – 18
BKT expands tyre range for recycling
applications – 20
Hankook Tire commits to target for
recycling emissions – 20
Engineers develop concrete made with
recycled tyre rubber – 22
Retreading:
Get Bang for you Buck! – 19
World News USA:
Bridgestone invests $60m to expand
Bandag retread manufacturing plant – 23
