A South Korean company believes it has invented a tyre that might just change the world. Jonny Cooper test rides the Tannus Aither solid bike tyre to test their theory. Bicycle tyres are strange things. You rely on them every…
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Arkema combines with TfS initiative
Arkema becomes the ninth member of the TfS initiative, founded in 2011 by BASF, Bayer, Evonik Industries, Henkel, Lanxess and Solvay. The initiative has been built over sustainability best practices, principles to which Arkema adheres such as United Nations Global…
ContiTech sets up 13 km conveyor belt in Europe
Faster, longer, more innovative: When it comes to peak performances, ContiTech knows a thing or two – and now has another achievement to add to its portfolio together with its partner Techmi. The longest conveyor belt in Europe recently went…
Trelleborg improves radial tyres in Mexico
Trelleborg Wheel Systems continued its push of radial tyre technology in Mexico, and demonstrated its radial tyres at the Expo Agroalimentaria from Nov. 11-14 in Irapuato, Mexico. Andrea Masella, marketing manager for Trelleborg Agricultural and Forestry Tires in North America,…
Kumho announces new range of winter tyres
Kumho Tire, Korea’s major tyre manufacturer, has introduced tyres for winter to help motorists steer their vehicles on snow-covered or icy roads. The company said its winter tyres are designed and manufactured for unexpected, harsh road conditions, stressing that motorists…
Smaller rubber glove makers in Malaysia faces headwinds
THE rubber glove industry is facing some headwinds as declining average selling prices crimp revenue and stiff competition compress margins, resulting in depressed earnings for some players in the industry. On top of that, the recent hike in natural gas…
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 wins tyre test
The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 winter tyre is excellent on ice and snow, Auto Motor und Sport (10/2014) writes. In comparison test the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 was the supreme champion of winter conditions. It got the fastest speed on ice (51…
Weak rubber prices benefits tyre makers
Shares of tyre makers rise on weak natural rubber prices and increased auto sales. Demand from auto companies expected to accelerate, traders say, citing revival in passenger vehicle growth. Demand recovery is expected in passenger vehicles over the next six…
China rubber products demand expected to boost
Demand for rubber products in China is projected to grow 8.8 percent per year to 740 billion yuan in 2017. Advances will be supported by healthy growth in manufacturing, especially in the industrial machinery and motor vehicle industries. Rapid expansion…
Capitol reports safety recall of Precision Trac II tyres
ITG Voma Corp., manufacturer of Capitol brand tyres, is recalling certain Capitol Precision Trac II tyres because they may experience tread separation. The 94,890 potentially affected tyres are sizes 245/70R17, 235/70R16, 235/75R15, 245/70R16, 245/75R16, 255/70R16, and 265/75R16 and were produced…