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ROME, Ga. Pirelli Tire North America Inc. is claiming it soon will be the first tire company to produce a range of tires certified under Forest Stewardship Council guidelines covering sustainable production methods.
The FSC-certified tires, versions of the Pirelli P Zero high-performance range, will be supplied to BMW North America Inc. for fitment on the plug-in hybrid version of the car maker s X5 xDrive45e sport-activity vehicle.
These tires, to be produced exclusively at Pirelli s U.S. factory in Rome, contain FSC-certified natural rubber and rayon and represent a new horizon for increasingly sustainable tire production.
FSC certification confirms that plantations are managed in a way that preserves biological diversity and benefits the lives of local people and workers, while ensuring economic viability, Pirelli said.
Pirelli claims industry first for sustainable production
Pirelli claims industry first for sustainable production
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ROME, Ga. Pirelli Tire North America Inc. is claiming it soon will be the first tire company to produce a range of tires certified under Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) guidelines covering sustainable production methods.
The FSC-certified tires, versions of the Pirelli P Zero high-performance range, will be supplied to BMW North America Inc. for fitment on the plug-in hybrid version of the car maker s X5 xDrive45e sport-activity vehicle.
These tires, to be produced exclusively at Pirelli s U.S. factory in Rome, contain FSC-certified natural rubber and rayon and represent a new horizon for increasingly sustainable tire production.
Pirelli to raise U.S. tire prices again
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ROME, Ga. Pirelli Tire North America Inc. will raise prices again for passenger and light truck tires sold in the U.S.
Pirelli said it would increase prices up to 6%, varying by line and tire size, effective July. 1.
In a news release, Pirelli said the increases are due to the higher price of raw materials and changing market conditions.
The Italian tire maker said members of the Pirelli sales team will contact customers to provide more details.
Pirelli raised prices in the U.S. for passenger and light truck tires by up to 7% on April 15, after initiating a sales increase that was effective at the start of the year.
USTMA to promote National Tire Safety Week
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WASHINGTON The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) will launch its yearly consumer tire safety awareness campaign, National Tire Safety Week, from June 28 through July 4.
This year s theme, Do Your Part, Know Your Roll, will educate motorists about proper tire care and maintenance as an important part of road safety. Safety has always been a priority for USTMA and its partners, and the lens through which we view safety has expanded as a result of the pandemic, Anne Forristall Luke, USTMA president and CEO, said. National Tire Safety Week aims to educate drivers about the vital yet practical steps they can take to properly maintain and care for their tires. Tires are the only part of a vehicle that touches the road, so you want to keep them in top shape to help you stay safe on the road.
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