Continental is expanding its retail operations in Mozambique. The company currently distributes passenger and commercial vehicle tyres into the country and will re-launch the brand at the four-day Mozambique Standard […]
Archive | Tyres
Taking truck tyres the distance
There are several factors that impact tyre life. A number of these factors were commented on by Hiroshi Nakanishi, Bridgestone general manager: Field Engineering and Technical Services, and Nobuzwe Mangcu, […]
Bridgestone launches commercial tyre arm
Bridgestone South Africa has announced changes to its commercial tyre operations. Since 2 March 2015, sales and distribution of all new and retreaded truck, bus and earth mover tyres have […]
Scary statistic for tyre safety
An alarmingly high 53% of second-hand tyres intended for sale in South Africa are un-roadworthy and pose a serious safety threat. The main concerns include tyres that contain damage on […]
R20 Billion SA tyre market threatened
Locally manufactured tyres are specifically designed for the South African road and climate conditions, which make them safer and more durable. Very few items are as tough as a tyre […]
Tyre strikers return
An agreement has been reached between Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) and striking Numsa members with the full workforce returning to work at 06:00 on 10 May 2014. Dieter Horni, […]
Strike action at Continental Tyre
Negotiations between NUMSA and Continental Tyre SA are underway and according to the company it is able to continue with limited production and meet the needs of original equipment (OE) […]
New ports equipment good news for economy
Four ship-to-shore cranes and 18 rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes at R744 million has been delivered to Transnet Port Terminals (TPT). Karl Socikwa, CEO at TPT, says, “This acquisition demonstrates that […]
Continental appoints first woman executive
For the first time in its 28 year history in South Africa, Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has appointed a woman at executive level. Sivuyile Boqwana, an attorney,joined CTSA a […]
IAG Cargo provides relief flight to the Philippines
Following the devastating damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan, IAG Cargo, part of the IAG Group, has offered aid agencies the use of a freighter aircraft to fly emergency aid and […]