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Reifen sponsor BRV eyeing own trade show

There may be competing tire industry trade shows in Germany in the coming years if the German Tire Trade Association, BRV, goes ahead with plans to establish its own show, starting in 2018. These plans, disclosed recently by the BRV,…

Titan open to Goodyear Amiens Nord deal

After Goodyear Dunlop Tires France and the CGT union came to an agreement over the tiremaker’s Amiens Nord factory, Titan International Inc. CEO and Chairman Maurice Taylor indicated his interest in acquiring the Amiens Nord agricultural tire business. Since the…

Lanxess Chairman to step down

Against the backdrop of lower profits, Lanxess Chairman Axel C. Heitmann will resign at the end of February this year. Heitmann’s contract was due to expire in 2017. Heitmann who has led the Cologne-based company since it was spun-off from…

Government working on national rubber policy

The government is working on a comprehensive national policy for the rubber sector to address a host of issues being faced by growers and the industry. “An inter-ministerial panel, with representatives from all stakeholders, will soon be set up to…

Bridgestone buys Indonesian cargo; trade subdued

Bridgestone Corp, the world’s largest tyre maker, purchased Indonesian rubber for nearby shipments at prices below 100 U.S. cents a pound, offering some respite to an otherwise depressed physical market, dealers said on Wednesday. SIR20 for March/April delivery was sold…

Polish company Synthos bolsters SBR business

Synthetic rubber producer Synthos S.A. is expanding its operation on two fronts. The Poland-based company has formed a key alliance with Harwick Standard Distribution Corp. to distribute Synthos’ SBR and butadiene products in the U.S. and Canada. It also is…

Extreme flotation tyres from Goodyear

Goodyear Farm Tires has launched a new category called Extreme Flotation. These new tires offer a number of advantages, including tighter turn radius, a smoother ride, reduced soil compaction and better flotation. Two tires are being offered in the Extreme…

Lehigh Strengthens R&D Capabilities

Sustainable materials company Lehigh Technologies Inc. has strengthened its research and development capabilities by investing in new mixing and analytical equipment for its Application and Development Center (ADC) and through the appointment of Chad Jasiunas as technical manager for functional…