In line with its expansion plans, Indian tyre maker CEAT recently announced the inauguration of its best in truck bus radial (TBR) production line at its Chennai facility. The new line will progressively reach a production capacity of 1,500 tyres/day…
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Gravita India acquires rubber recycling plant in Romania
Recycling firm Gravita India Limited has announced that its subsidiary, Gravita Netherlands BV (GNBV), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire a waste tyre recycling plant in Romania. This facility, with a capacity of around 17,000 tonnes/year, will…
Bridgestone/Indonesia research on prevention of root disease in rubber trees
Tyre firm Bridgestone Corporation has announced that it has joined a project conducted by the Fukuoka Bio Community and has commenced a collaborative research initiative with Kyushu University and National Research and Innovation Agency (Indonesian: Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional,…
Evonik: improved process to accelerate tyre recycling
German chemical firm Evonik says it wants to help make rubber materials from scrap tyres easier to re-use in the manufacture of new automobile tyres. So far, the suitability of recycled rubber has been very limited because its chemical structure…
Bosch and Pirelli tie-up for intelligent tyre technology
Italian tyre maker Pirelli and tech firm Bosch have signed a joint development agreement. It aims at jointly creating new software-based solutions and driving functions thanks to sensors integrated into tyres, also known as in-tyre sensors. For drivers, this means…
Shin-Etsu develops silicone rubber tubing for busbar covering
Japanese firm Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has developed what it says is the industry’s first ST-OR Type heat-shrinkable silicone rubber tubing for busbar covering. A busbar is a conductive metallic strip, typically made of copper or aluminium, and is used for…
Country Focus: Philippine’s rubber sector roots for global competitiveness
The Philippine rubber industry aims to produce world-class, competitive products by adopting technology, sustainability practices, and standards, and by connecting with local and global markets, with the Philippine Rubber Industries Association Inc. (PRIA) at the helm, says Angelica Buan in…
Marubeni invests in Thai ELT recycling firm to expand green tyres
Japan’s largest trading house Marubeni Corporation has invested in Green Rubber Energy Company Limited (GRE), which is developing an end-of-life tyre (ELT) pyrolysis recycling business in Thailand. With almost 30 million tonnes of tyres discarded annually around the world, a…
Continental to stop production of rollers and sleeves at German facility
Due to difficult market conditions, tech firm Continental says it will cease its business in rollers and sleeves for industrial applications, including for the printing industry, in Germany, by the end of the year. The reason for this decision by…
Continental to showcase sustainable truck/bus tyres at trade show
Tyre firm Continental says it will be showcasing its most sustainable tyre for city traffic to date: the Conti Urban NXT, which recently entered pilot production, as part of its presentation for the bus and truck segment, at IAA Transportation…