While the challenges for South African businesses may vary – based on their respective services and areas of operation – serious challenges such as the power crisis and infrastructure decline are common to all. In an exclusive interview with SA TREADS, Matt Livigni, newly appointed MD for Continental Tyre SA, Livigni stresses the importance of addressing the current crises from a manufacturing perspective, alongside outlining his vision for the local tyre producer. The focus of his message being “to remain positive and to optimize the opportunities the market offers.
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Interview
CTSAs new MD ready to take on all the opportunities and challenges ahead in Sub Saharan Africa 2
Feature
TRIASA: New industry tyre recycling body launches 6
Recycling
Mathe Group invests in sustainability 10
Local News
SA tyre manufacturers commit to Carbon Net Zero by 205 12
Supa Quick appoints new MD 14
Urgent need for comprehensive waste tyre management plan to guide dealer 15
Local tyre industry drives skills development to address SA unemploymentr 16
TiAuto takes action to help the environment 17
World News – Global
Nominees List Presented for 2023 Recircle Awards 18
World News – Europe
Recovered Carbon Black from Enviro in the tires as Michelin celebrates 100 years at Le Mans 20
World News Asia
Bridgestone plant wins Safety Award for the sixth time 21
Toyo Tire converts CO2 into key tire component 21
Recovered Carbon Black 2023 program to feature leading experts from across the supply chain 24