Driving Forward: Leadership Transition and Growth Vision at Abu Dhabi Tyre Company
- By TT News
- November 17, 2025
A Legacy of Trust: Abu Dhabi Tyre Company Since 1969.
For over fifty years, Abu Dhabi Tyre Company has been a key player in the UAE's tyre industry. Since 1969, the company has served as the authorised distributor for the globally recognised FIRESTONE brand, specialising in high-quality Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) Tyres.
The company’s slogan—"Whatever you drive, drive a Firestone"—underscores its commitment to quality and service, as well as its focus on the TBR market, where durability is a paramount concern.
New Leadership to Steer Future Growth
Abu Dhabi Tyre Company marks a significant milestone by appointing Dr Amr Anwar as General Manager, effective May 1, 2025. Dr Anwar brings extensive knowledge and a clear vision to the role. He earned a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Master degree - MBA in Business Administration.
With this strong foundation, Dr Anwar is well-positioned to lead the company through its next phase of growth and operational development.
A Commitment to Operational Excellence and Market Presence
Upon assuming leadership, Dr Anwar outlined his strategy to strengthen customer relationships, with a particular focus on the commercial sector.
"I will relentlessly strengthen our operational excellence and expand our market dominance," declared Dr Anwar. "My mission is clear: every commercial fleet in the UAE will turn to Abu Dhabi Tyre Company for critical TBR solutions. We will not just honour the Firestone legacy—we will set new industry standards as indispensable partners."
Looking Ahead
As Abu Dhabi Tyre Company moves forward under new leadership, it remains committed to the principles of quality, service, and customer satisfaction that have defined it since its inception in 1969. The company stated, “We are confident that Dr. Anwar’s strategic leadership will solidify our position as the leading Firestone TBR distributor in the UAE and ensure our continued success for decades to come.”
PCBL Chemical Appoints Sanjay Ghawghawe As Chief Manufacturing Operations
- By TT News
- January 09, 2026
PCBL Chemical Limited said it has appointed Sanjay Prabhakar Ghawghawe as Chief Manufacturing Operations and Executive Director, with effect from 5 January 2026.
In its disclosure, PCBL said that Ghawghawe’s appointment is on a full-time basis and does not carry a fixed term.
Ghawghawe brings about 29 years of industry experience, including roles at Owens Brockway, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Petro Marketing, Asian Paints and Avery Dennison (India). His most recent position was Chief Manufacturing Operations at Pidilite Industries.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Nagpur University and a postgraduate diploma in business management from the Institute of Business Management and Research, Pune University. The company said there are no relationships between Ghawghawe and the directors of PCBL.
CarbonX Co-Founder Daniela Sordi Appointed Fellow of Netherlands Academy of Engineering
- By TT News
- January 08, 2026
CarbonX has announced that Daniela Sordi, its Chief Technology Officer and co-founder, has been appointed a Fellow of the Netherlands Academy of Engineering, the country’s leading body representing excellence in engineering, technology and applied scientific innovation.
Sordi is one of 15 experts selected for the Fellowship, which recognises engineers who have demonstrated significant impact in their fields and who contribute to major societal transitions.
Sordi is internationally recognised for her work on advanced three-dimensional structured carbon materials designed to improve lithium-ion battery performance. She has more than 17 years of experience across research and industry, translating chemistry and materials science into manufacturing technologies.
At CarbonX, she has led the development of battery materials that the company says charge faster, last longer and are up to five times more sustainable than conventional synthetic graphite. Under her technical leadership, the company has secured funding from the European Innovation Council Accelerator and advanced efforts to strengthen Europe’s autonomy in energy-storage materials.
“Daniela’s appointment to the NAE is an outstanding recognition of her ability to bridge groundbreaking science with high-impact industrial innovation,” said Rutger van Raalten, chief executive of CarbonX. “Her work lies at the core of our mission to enable cleaner, more efficient, and more sustainable energy technologies on a global scale.”
The appointment also highlights Ms Sordi’s role as a visible advocate for engineering careers, particularly for women entering deep technology and advanced materials. Her career is frequently cited as an example for students pursuing technical and innovation-led professions.
The Netherlands Academy of Engineering brings together senior engineers from academia, industry and applied research. Its members contribute to national and international innovation agendas and advise on technological responses to challenges such as climate, energy, health and digitalisation.
Toyo Tires Breaks Barrier With Concept Tyre Using 96.5% Sustainable Materials
- By TT News
- January 08, 2026
Toyo Tires has achieved a new benchmark in sustainable tyre design with a concept model composed of 96.5 percent renewable and recycled materials. This marks the company’s highest sustainable content to date, surpassing its own previous 90 percent sustainable concept and demonstrating ongoing progress in substituting traditionally hard-to-replace components without sacrificing performance.
The materials are categorised as either renewable, constituting 61.5 percent of the tyre, or recycled, making up the remaining 35 percent. Renewable inputs are derived from biomass and plants, including specialised rubbers, polyester fibres, silica from rice husk ash and oils. The recycled portion incorporates carbon black, steel components and a novel CO₂-derived rubber developed with the University of Toyama. A key technical breakthrough involved successfully integrating recycled sulphur and zinc oxide, which are vital to the tyre manufacturing process and have historically presented significant replacement challenges. This integration was accomplished using the company’s established production and compounding expertise.
This concept represents a critical step toward Toyo Tire’s publicly stated goals of utilizing 40 percent sustainable materials by 2030 and achieving full 100 percent adoption by 2050. Beyond its material composition, the tire has also earned a top-tier ‘AAA’ rolling resistance rating in Japan. This high rating signifies extremely low energy loss during operation, which can help extend electric vehicle driving range and reduce overall lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions.
Moving forward, Toyo Tire intends to advance its research and technical development with the objective of transitioning these innovative material applications and design principles into future commercial products. This effort is part of the company’s broader commitment to fostering a more sustainable mobility ecosystem.
Shakti Cords Appoints Purushothama Kini As Managing Director
- By TT News
- January 07, 2026
Shakti Cords Pvt. Ltd has appointed Purushothama Kini as managing director of Shakti Cords and its group companies, marking a leadership transition at the textile reinforcements manufacturer.
Kini brings more than three decades of experience in the industrial and technical textile sector. His background includes manufacturing excellence, operational transformation, quality systems and global customer engagement.
The company said his leadership experience in driving sustainable growth, strengthening processes and supporting organisational development would be a key asset as Shakti Cords continues to position itself as a reliable partner to customers.
Shakti Cords was established in 2003 and manufactures textile reinforcements for the rubber industry. Its product range includes single-end dipped cords, industrial hose yarns and single-end tyre cords made from polyester, aramid, PVA, nylon 6/66 and rayon. These materials are used in power transmission belts, industrial hoses and performance tyres.
The company said the use of high-modulus, low-shrinkage dipped cords and high-tenacity braiding yarns improves strength and operational performance across these applications.
Shakti Cords, as per the company website, has a total production capacity of 3,000 tonnes a year for single-end dipped cords and dipped industrial hose yarns. It holds the largest share of the Indian market for dipped single-end yarns and cords.
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