Longmarch tire expansion bypasses cost spikes
Longmarch's $190M Egypt plant bypasses rising rubber costs. I analyze how this $1.5B regional shift redefines tire supply chains.
Dmitry Volkov
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Dmitry Volkov
9 min read
Tyre capacity jumps as JK Tyre targets 26M units
JK Tyre's ₹4,980 crore expansion targets 26 million units by 2030. I analyze why running plants at 90% utilization forces this specific capital move.
Dmitry Volkov
9 min read
Yokohama Hill Climb: Why 2026 Matters
Yokohama uses the 2026 Pikes Peak race to validate sustainable materials, aiming for 28% usage in mass-market tires by testing thermal limits.
Dmitry Volkov
14 min read
Tamarock XR/T: Why 55K Miles Matters for Hybrid Tires
Arroyo backs the Tamarock XR/T with a rare 55,000-mile warranty. I analyze how its 12-ply build handles heavy towing without losing highway comfort.
Dmitry Volkov
13 min read
Aftermarket sales surge on aging vehicle demand
The U.S. light-duty aftermarket will grow 5.2% in 2026. I analyze how aging fleets drive nonwarranty parts demand for B2B buyers.
Dmitry Volkov
14 min read
Freight network growth: Ligentia's 76-city reach
Asyad's $2.1 billion valuation jump proves 4PL works. I analyze how Ligentia's model across 76 cities cuts latency for auto fleets.
Dmitry Volkov
8 min read
Prologis expansion targets auto parts exporters
Prologis invests Rs 3,300 crore in Tamil Nadu. I analyze how this 51-acre Redhills site supports auto parts exporters needing circular logistics.
Dmitry Volkov
9 min read
Plastic repair center cuts waste with zero-waste model
With plastics hitting 8% of vehicles by 2027, this Dallas center proves zero-waste repair works where replacement fails.
Dmitry Volkov
14 min read
Jobbers face 2026: Balancing stock amid caution
With the CFIB Barometer at 58.5, jobbers must pivot inventory from maintenance to critical repairs as consumers delay spending.
Dmitry Volkov
14 min read
Sailun tire shift: Local Egyptian manufacturing
Sailun's $1.14 billion Egyptian plant targets 10M units, shifting global tire supply chains away from export-heavy Asian models.
Dmitry Volkov
10 min read